Mexico

I have only been to Mexico twice.
Once when I was about 11 years old we visited my grandmother in San Diego and she took us to Tijuana for the day. It was pretty interesting to watch my grandma bargain for goods. I had never known that was possible. I was approached by a merchant with some necklaces and he asked me “How much?” I was supposed to tell him how much I wanted to pay for something. It was a new concept to me. I was amazed by all the colors in their products. The masks fascinated me as well as the dolls made of colorful yarn. Since that visit I started to collect the masks and the dolls. My grandma had a house in Mazatlan and every time she would go there she would get me a new mask and/or doll. When I think of Mexico I think of the colorful figurines, blankets, masks and dolls that are sold on the streets. Beautifully woven ponchos and blankets with many colors.

When I went on my honeymoon my husband and I went on a Carnival cruise and one of the stops was Cozumel. We spent most of our day on a white sandy beach, snorkeling in one of the most beautiful warm crystal clear waters. It was amazing and relaxing. When I think of this place I think of the beaches, the water and the palm trees.

One thing that I think about when people mention Mexico is Tequila and partying. Lots of people go there to have a good time, drink the tequila and get wild and crazy.

Another thing is the old Mayan ruins. When I think about Mexico I think of the ruins and the old architecture. I wish I could have seen some of it when I was there. When I see images of these buildings it reminds of Mexico. Probably not because I have been there but what I have learned at school.