Hitesh and I traveled to the warm and sunny Cancun, Mexico and Riveria Maya (~ half) in December 2008 to celebrate my birthday.
Mexico is amazingly colorful - houses, crafts, and clothes can be extremely colorful ranging from bright yellow to bright blue :)
Also, Mexico has the bluest water and white beaches. I have nothing but good things to say about the experience. People are extremely friendly and accommodating.
Although, Mexico is a part of North America, the culture is strikingly different than both, USA and Canada. In general, people looked much laid back and happy.
My top 5 favorite moments from the trip:
1. Walking the lost city of Chichen Itza (and trying to understand the Mayan culture).
2. Trying to the ride the waves in the ocean.
3. Boarding the local ferry in the night from Isla Mujeras to Cancun (and listening to the local music on the ferry).
4. Getting a beach massage at Playa del Carmen.
5. Getting the braids done in Cancun.
My top interesting moments from the trip:
1. Number of times we were spoken to in Spanish and mistaken for locals - ALL the time.
2. Number of times we had to haggle for a product or service - ALL the time.
3. Number of times we saw a family of 7 ride an open pick-up - ALL the time.
I had a fantastic time in Mexico and I hope to go back soon :)
3 comments:
Mexico seems to be fun place. I have added it to the list of places I would like to visit in future. As it is I love mexican food. Share more pictures.
Hey - I want to see your pictures with the braids.
And I can totally relate to Mexican people approaching you and insisting that you speak to them in Espanol, refusing to accept that you're not Mexican.
Hey Guys,
The pictures are on my Facebook profile.
Mexico should be on everyone's travel list :)
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