Today is the four month mark of my time in Guanajuato. Over the last few months there have been several things that I've learned about living in Mexico. I figured I'd share them in celebration of reaching four months.
1. Never wait until the last minute to do laundry. Chances are it will be raining when you are desperate for clean clothes.
2. Don't freak out if you turn around in the convenience store and see a man with a machine gun standing behind you. They are security guards.
3. Mexicans like to set off fireworks in the middle of the day, and if you panic at the explosions, everyone knows you are a tourist.
4. Always look both ways before crossing the street - even a one-way street.
5. If you don't have a boyfriend and people ask you if you have one, lie. It will save you from a world of awkwardness and inconvenience.
6. Make sure you get a the bus headed the right direction or else you could end up further away from your destination than you could have ever imagined.
7. When people tell you the weather gets "cold," take it with a grain of salt. I've seen people wearing scarves, mittens, and wool coats when I was comfortable in a t-shirt and a light jacket.
8. Spend time in the cafes. They are a great place to get a cheap snack, do homework and meet new people. If you are female and by yourself in a cafe, remember the "I do have a boyfriend" line because chances are, you will have someone try to ask you out.
9. Traveling by bus is really cheap. Take advantage of the opportunities.
10. Accept the fact that you will stick out...don't worry, people will begin to recognize that you have been there for an extended period of time. Carrying a camera around all the time is not a great way to blend in.
Just some tips ... you can take them or leave them.
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