The Misadventures of Erandi In Mexico

Episode III: Rails and Runs

Well let´s see, I´ve taken the metro and the bus here in Mexico, and
it´s definelty an interesting experience. The term ´personal
space´dosen´t exist in matters of public transportation here. I´ve been
groped more times on one Metro ride than I would have liked to be in one
lifetime. You don´t board the train, you force yourself on. The harder
you push, the less likely the doors will slam shut on you. The bus is
sorta fun becasue it´s constantly in motion. It´s very action
movie-esque. And buses are hailed down. They really don´t have
designated stops. They´re like huge taxis. They´re also driven like
taxis. You know how in America people pass buses becasue they´re slow?
Well here, buses pass regualr cars routinley. Lane lines and traffic
lights are like strong suggestion instead of hard law here.

But enough about that. I went to this reading by some famous author here
who makes intresting musings on life and explains them through
anecdotes. He was pretty good. Smoking is still allowed in restaurants
here, so it had this cool, smokey, jazz club ambiance. I went to eat
food from a region called Oaxaca (I think I spelled that right) and the
resaurant was very down to earth. And when I say down to earth, I mean
EXTREMELY UNSANITARY!!!!!! But it was pretty damn good food though. Even
though It gave me the runs. Thank God for Imodium AD. These Mariachi
guys came in and started busting out some Mexican folk music. I had no
idea what they were singing, but this guy was totally wailing on the
accordion. I watched in awe. (Uno mas compadres!!! Uno mas!!!)
Speaking of music, I finally have access to a guitar!!! Throw up an Amen
to that becasue my hands and spirt were going through some sort of
withdrawl. But now I have my daily hit of musical euphoria.

And finally, just as in America, Starbucks is almost everywhere. I never
thought corporate evil and a false sense of community would go down so
smooth. But whatever!! Miss you all much!!

Love and Peace from the Dirty South!!!
Erandi