I went to Mexico and I have many opinions about this country from a one city visit. I am sure that I would think differently if I toured areas of history and got to go out from a city of tourism into real life arenas.
Mexico is beautiful in so many ways. The beaches are gorgeous with the turquoise water and light colored sand. The sunsets rivaled any sunset I have ever seen before. I like Mexico from afar. When I get down and dirty with Mexico I am not so sure. I got tired of being badgered to either buy something or leave a tip for something I bought. I didn't like having to put the toilet paper in the waste basket instead of the toilet because I wondered if the toilet water was being flushed into the ocean. Ididn't like wondering if I was going to get sick every time I ate or drank something because their water is dirty or the food had been sitting in the sun somewhere for too long. Here is this beautiful country, rich in beauty, with all the potential to make them a wealthy nation being undervalued and undercared. The people seem to be hard working people. They just want a paycheck like the rest of us to help fulfill their dreams for their family.
So I liked Mexico from afar. I enjoyed the company of the people I was with there. They were fun loving and ready to live life. They gave me hope for my future and joy for my present. I am glad I was there.
As far as the book...I did finish Eat, Pray, Love while on vacation. I really enjoyed that book. I especially enjoyed the love part at the end to see happiness prevail. I started the book at home about grief (and he covers all kinds of grief...divorce, death of pet, loss of job,etc.). I really like the book. It is encouraging me to look ahead and see that I have a future. Happiness awaits. I want to move forward. I started taking a few steps tonight in that direction. Who knows where it will lead but I am the driver and I can steer my life at least into a direction and we will see where God puts the speed bumps. I know that I can survive. Gee... I survived zip lines in Mexico and a booze cruize. If I can do that I can do anything. :-)
Peace.
