Mexico is interesting

[Delano]

So I am in Mexico for the next ten days. So far it has been an interesting trip. 

 

I see people that look Hispanic, Spanish, German and Indian. There's a real mix of looks. 

 

It's a place that juxtaposes the old and the new. I have seen a few women in traditional dress. Mostly it is jeans. Logos and tattoos. I saw one for with a Tupac t-shirt and another work an Jordan 23 t-shirt.

 

Where I'm am staying I see a few prostitutes. They work day and night. When you pass a cheap hotel you see one or two. 

 

The other day I saw I guy who was both homeless and naked. Before I got to the end of the street the police were taking to him. 

 

There are stalls in every main section. Mostly it's street food. I have had two meals this way. It's cheaper and more filling than restaurants

 

[Troy]

Where in Mexico are you?

[Delano]

Mexico City 

[ProfD]

I wonder if Mexico is worried about getting back on the hook to pay for building the wall when the incoming POTUS administration takes over in DC.

[Delano]

Hasn't come up on conversation. Although prostitution was part of the conversation yesterday. So there is somewhat of a link to Trump.

[ProfD]

I was kidding about the wall. Doubt paying for it will come up again. However, Mexico may be asked to tighten up the border on their end.

 

As long as people have to earn a living, the oldest profession will always be around from street level up to high class escort services.

[Pioneer1]

I haven't been to Mexico City yet but I've been to some of the border towns.
It was an experience.

Unlike Canada, as soon as you cross the Mexican border you IMMEDIATELY realize that you're no longer in the United States and that you're in a relatively 3rd world country.
Just seeing some of the Mexican border patrol and police officers with no undershirt on and sweat stains on their uniforms; things that you rarely see in the United States.

The buildings were low, more brownish and dingy looking like they needed painting, but the people were happier and more energetic.
 

[ProfD]

Despite Mexico being landlocked to the United States, I have zero interest in going down there. 

 

Also, I have very cool Mexican neighbors.  I can walk a few houses down the street if I have any questions about the place and/or want to eat the food.

[Delano]

I was in Tijuana for a day, it's a different vibe than Mexico City. While there are some old buildings there are skyscrapers as well. Also even though the city has lots of stone blocks everywhere. It still is very active. Because of all the market stalls and food vendors. They even have police just for tourists.

[Pioneer1]

8 hours ago, ProfD said:

Despite Mexico being landlocked to the United States, I have zero interest in going down there. 

 

I'd actually like to go to Haiti.
When it's calmed down, ofcourse....lol.

[Troy]

Like america, Mexico is a very diverse country. Tijuana is in no way reflective of the nation.

 

They have ancient pyramids, beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, Mexico City is a major Urban center.

 

many Americans have moved there the cost of living is much lower.

[Delano]

@Troy you're right I met a brother from Bed-Stuy Brooklyn who lives in Mexico. And another brother from the DR, he said Mexico is his favourite city.

 

I have seen a lot less homeless and junkies in Mexico than I have seen in New York City, Boston or San Francisco. They also have some really large cultural centres. Even though there aren't any trash cans I rarely see trash in the street. Every park I have been to there are a few people picking up the trash, and one person washing the pavement. I have never seen thay in any of the US cities I mentioned. When you travel you eht to see a place for how it is not how it is perceived.

[Chevdove]

22 hours ago, Delano said:

was in Tijuana for a day, it's a different vibe than Mexico City. While there are some old buildings there are skyscrapers as well. Also even though the city has lots of stone blocks everywhere. It still is very active. Because of all the market stalls and food vendors. They even have police just for tourists.

 

Beautiful pictures!

I've never been to Mexico and would love to have an opportunity to go.

But, because I also hear negative information like the cartel and such, I am not ready to go yet.

 

 

[Delano]

@Chevdove I've been told it's much better now. Inside pass a park 4²0 everyone was smoking herb. Except for prostitutes and the odd homeless or junky it seems pretty safe. However I haven't been in really dodgy areas... yet 

[ProfD]

15 hours ago, Troy said:

...many Americans have moved there the cost of living is much lower.

Must be a swap. A whole lot more Mexicans have come to the US looking for better opportunities.

[Troy]

9 hours ago, ProfD said:

A whole lot more Mexicans have come to the US looking for better opportunities.

well  that is the American narrative.  How often do you even see stats on Americans leaving for Mexico?

 

it’s estimated that between 800,000 and 1.5 million Americans currently reside in Mexico. That is like everyone living in Vermont and Wyoming moved to Mexico.

[ProfD]

49 minutes ago, Troy said:

well  that is the American narrative.  How often do you even see stats on Americans leaving for Mexico?

Not at all. Everybody I know who's been to Mexico come back. They use it as a vacation destination. Not a place to establish residency. 

49 minutes ago, Troy said:

it’s estimated that between 800,000 and 1.5 million Americans currently reside in Mexico.

The US can afford to lose several million people to other countries.

49 minutes ago, Troy said:

That is like everyone living in Vermont and Wyoming moved to Mexico.

We wouldn't even notice if those states became vacated.

 

Of course, Bernie Sanders would start yelling about his home state of Vermont.

[Pioneer1]

When I was in Mexico I saw prostitutes on the street corners.

What I found interesting was:
a) It was in the early afternoon as opposed to the night time in most cities in the U.S. where there ARE still street-walkers.
b) They were 'hoodish acting.  Loud and aggressive with eachother and in their demeanor.
But not in an unattractive way, just an entertaining way.

It reminded me of Detroit back in the 70s or 80s BEFORE the crack era.

 

[Delano]

The Pyramid of the Sun and the temple of Quetzcoatl 

The Pyramid of the Moon

[Chevdove]

WOW! Years ago I remember reading that there are like 900 pyramids in South America and much more than even in Africa or anywhere else in the world. 

These pyramids look so mysterious.

I bet they hold a lot of history!