On May 11th, Mother's Day 2014, I accompanied Bryce to Mexico for 5 and a half days. We stay in the beautiful city of gudalajara. This city of 7 million has historical building from 1700's, delicious Mexican food, and warm respectful people. One of my major concern before going was of saftey, but at least in this city, you did not see people loitering, what you did see was armed security guards everywhere. Especially, next to banks and jewelry stores. The food was excellent being that in the states I seldom eat Mexican food but this was the real deal.
I had mole pronounced mo lay and tried mocajate a type of hoot stew with choice meat. Even try tequila ice cream.
While Bryce with working pretty much from 8-5pm, My companion Sherri and I traveled around downtown for several days sight seeing, shopping, and having lunch. The culture is very different here, not only do you have to "pay or buy something" to use its bathrooms, like Taipei, can't drink the water, but people eat lunch at 3pm rather at noon. Many school age children were not at school but helping family with the street stalls. As explained by the locals, not many schools here, so students go to morning session or afternoon session for schools. School is free but they must pay for uniforms and books. Sadly, many families choose to keep their kids with them and help the family business.
We even took a double decker bus and traveled to near by towns called tonala craft town, artisan town of town I can't say and zapapon modern city of state of jalisco. The modern city of Zapapon was much like the high-end malls we have here all brand names, hugo boss, coach purses and etc.... The highlight was on day 4 when we traveled 3.5 hours to talpa and hiked to see maple tree, and visit the local town meeting where the scientist were special guests. It was a long day of car ride arriving back to hotel at 11:00 pm. The next day, worse case of stomache and diaheara. Got better as the day went on for the 5.5 hours flight home
What I will remember about this town is its beautiful historical buildings, the hard working and respectful people, and love of family.
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