Feelings and Memoirs[Mexico]

As we have just left Mexico and we loved the place so much I wanted to encapsulate our thoughts on our first couple of weeks. Friendly, relaxed ...well that was us also. Cowboys , big stetsons, Mexicans and Americans alike, not sure who came first .. I am still pondering that one. No hassling here, you can walk the streets and markets.. no pressure. That part of travelling we can do without.... the hassling. Pick up trucks.. Ford .. of course, adobe homes brightly painted most needing a coat of paint, I suspect that is the least of their problems. Saying that, the place is so clean they have so much pride. Lots of laughter around especially the kids. Music blaring from huge speakers outside shops and of course from the pick ups, all Mexican rythms and upbeat makes you feel good. Lots of security on doors and windows. Tacos, burritos and all things Mexican just like home, the food is prepared and served the same. Mind you, we don't eat refried beans every meal. . I know they are good for you ,.... but come on, for breakfast. All the girls, maybe I should re phrase that, all the females wear tight I mean tight jeans. Which was all right out in the country but when we came back to civilization in Chihuahua, where they have K.F.C etc....well you get the picture. I was so excited ...I know thats not like me ...when we spotted our first cactus, mountains of them. The colours of Mexico wow ! Bright pinks, blues, green and yellows especially on the traditional clothing of the indigenous people, the Tahumarra Indians. More about them later. Mexico's Independence Day is 15th Sept . Interesting it was independence from Spain and what language do they all speak today? Boy do they celebrate in a big way. Flags adorn every structure and bunting and tinsel... get the picture. Colourful people, colourful lives they lead.