To get around the city, we either walk or take buses. Public transportation is a little different here- there aren't any set schedules for the buses, so you just stand on the side of the road, wait for a bus to come by and stick your arm out! There are a lot of buses so as long as you're in a busy area, it's never a long wait. All of us Americans definitely stand out and it takes some getting used to being constantly honked at and stared at!
The city is an odd mix of influences.There are (beautiful!) houses built in French, Spanish and Moorish styles, and of course the randomly scattered broken down and abandoned houses. There is a Starbucks right across from the college house where I'm staying this week. I was surprised to see that lots of locals go there, it really isn't a touristy place at all. There are A LOT of Burger Kings, lots of BK ads in English, and they culturally modified- they deliver!
Yes, I am that American unusually excited to see a Burger King.
Burger King doing their part to promote healthy eating in Mexico. (In English?!)
Twilight on TV with Spanish translations! At this bigger, cheaper version of WalMart called Mega.
Oh, cultural tidbit- you tip everyone here, it's nuts. You're supposed to tip your bagger at stores 5-10 pesos per bag. Money is constantly being exchanged.
More later...it's siesta time :)
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