MEXICO TOP 10
10 things I learned in Mexico…
1 – No where in Mexico do you flush the toilet paper. Even in nice restaurants you put your paper in a trash can. Also, it should be noted that most Mexicans don’t believe in toilet seats. The reason behind the missing toilet seats still remains a mystery.
2 – Roosters and turkeys are not just morning animals. Someone lied to me as a child because I now know that they crow and cackle all day and all night long. Also, it should be noted that they are occasionally accompanied by a goat or two which creates a delightful chorus of CockadoodleGobbleGobbleBaaBaa.
3 – There are only three stops signs in Palenque and those seem to be more for decoration purposes rather than for actual traffic directions. Also, it should be noted that most cars are not afraid to run over a toe or two that gets in the way. Pedestrians Beware!
4 – The Mexicans love color, especially when it comes to their homes. It’s not uncommon to see a vibrant aqua colored house sandwiched between a bright magenta and stunning lilac dweling. Also, it should be noted that Pamela’s shirt matches every other house in Mexico.
5 – Taxis are an extremely common way of transportation, not just for tourists but for locals as well. On any given corner at any given time a taxi is sure to be only a minute away. Also, it should be noted that with practice it is possible for 6 people plus a guitar to pile into a tiny little cab almost comfortably.
6 – Palenque is home to numerous mosquitoes, however, the Mexicans don’t seem to be affected by them at all. I think the mosquitos like white meat. Also, it should be noted that these are no ordinary mosquitoes, these are clever mosquitoes, so clever that even when you’re sleeping under a mosquito net they buzz around and around until they find the one part of your body that is touching the net and then proceed to bite it repeatedly. Just look at poor Dre’s knee.
7 – Mexicans love to party. Every night in Palenque after dark the town square comes alive with music and dancing. Also, it should be noted that there are Party buses that patrol the streets every night blaring dance music, yet no one aboard ever seemed to be dancing or even smiling. Yet another unsolved Mexican mystery.
8 – Dogs are everywhere. There seems to be an unending supply of homeless or sometimes domesticated, but always mangy dogs that stare at you with creepily sad eyes as you walk by. Also, it should be noted that one such dog decided my leg looked tasty. I’m just glad it was a domestic dog and not a street roaming rabbis carrier.
9 – The Mexicans are open and friendly people, quick to give a smile once they’ve received one. Also, it should be noted that Celina has one of the best smiles and laughs in all of Palenque.
10 – Kids love having there picture taken and will smile over and over again as long as they get to look at each picture after it’s taken. Also, it should be noted that once you begin the process of – take the picture, look at the picture, take the picture, look at the picture – it can be extremely hard, no, near impossible to stop this cycle of picture taking.
