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Originally Posted by Heather
Ok, I'll bite.  You have a Mexican wife. It's probably a little easier for you to make Mexican friends than it is for some others (?). I do lament the fact that I don't have more Mexican friends, but I have found it a somewhat daunting experience. I certainly won't turn down a friend just because they happen to be gringos like me. |
Sorry, I didn't phrase that correctly. My point was that I don't see the sense of moving to another country if your plans are to strictly hang out with people exactly like you. I saw this all of the time, when I lived in Cancun. No effort was made to learn the culture, traditions and customs of Mexico. Rather, these folk insulated themselves in a mini-USA, and anything that was outside of that realm was considered "slumming."
Truth is, I have very few "friends." I am not an easy guy to like.
Like you, Heather, I am more interested in learning and experiencing. Steve is dead on about Playa. You can learn a whole lot about many different cultures, here. That is one reason why I love living here.
Please accept my apologies. By no means was I aiming that barb at you.