I arrived in Mexico exactly one week ago, and it has been an adventure so far. There are many things to share, but I decided to condense as much as possible so as not to bore. So, taking a nod from Letterman, I decided to entertain you with a Top 10 List.Top 10: Things That Shouldn't Surprise You in Mexico
10. If people don't arrive to pick you up like planned, have no fear! Take a bus.
9. When a teenager is having a conversation with you, it doesn't always mean they think you're cool. In fact, they might just want you to give them the prize they just won in a carnival game. (I am so not as cool as I thought I was.)
8. People (including your Argentinian roommate who hates working out) WILL make fun of you for bringing three extra pairs of running shoes . . . you know, in case you want to train for a marathon this year.
7. Eating out of bowls with spoons for every meal is not only Kosher, it's expected.
6. Teenagers in Mexico are not only extremely nice, they can really go out of their way to make your day better. Hmm...
5. Chicken. It is a luxury. When you pass a chicken stand and all you can think of is, "I would kill for a piece right now," you know you have been in Mexico for a week.
4. Just because a place claims to be a "gym" doesn't mean you will find a "gym." For example, there may only be 1 treadmill, and it is only for walking. Do NOT run on the treadmill . . . you might get in trouble.
3. People know you are an American. Even if you speak perfect Spanish, dress like a Mexican, and have the same mannerisms, they know. Don't try to fool yourself otherwise.
2. The way to make a Spanish word English? Add "ation" at the end. Jane-ation. Esper-ation. Corr-ation.
1. It is summer in the winter. Even though you keep thinking it's July in Minnesota, it is really January in Mexico. Ah, sweet, sweet Mexico.
