Mexico is a country really like no other.

Once you cross the Rio Grande, (Rio Bravo as they call it in Mexico) you enter what seems like an alternate reality.

You meet some of the poorest begging for a few pesos, or dollars immediately as you walk into whatever town you crossed over the border to.

The air seems different. The buildings look different, the cars and trucks are battered and many are broken down on the roadside.

You jump on a bus to go to another place, and notice that it isn't your normal greyhound stiff, WiFi doesn't always work, uncomfortable seats, no movie to watch, bus.

It's a very comfortable enjoyable experience that you wonder how a 3rd world country could afford, whereas the USA can't seem to.

You head to a city and the food is made on the roadside, that if an inspector decided to check, probably wouldn't approve of, and would, in the USA anyhow, have it shut down.

At the beach, you see thousands of people, and beautiful scenery. You go to a hotel, or rent a place for a while and notice that there is no hot water to bathe with, just a bucket and a hot plate to heat up the water and then douse yourself with it using a cup.

You go out for a walk and are greeted by roving bands of dogs, and lots of odd looks from the locals.

This was nothing like my Mexican friends talked about when describing Mexico to me growing up.

I am obviously an American from a cowboy family. We grew alfalfa, cut it, baled it, and stacked it by hand, with the help sometimes of our Mexican neighbors.

They would invite us to their house and we would enjoy authentic Mexican food, cooked by their wives who made the absolute best meals.

But the Mexicans in the USA are not really like the Mexicans in authentic Mexico.

This may seem odd to say, seeing that they go back to their country once the potato harvest is over, and return the next year for 5 months of hard work.

But they are "americanized" Mexicans, who as I noticed, lost that Mexican flare that I saw in Mexico.

I love Mexico, and the people, and the food, and I actually got use to the dogs everywhere...but there comes a time where these things need to come to an end.

I have been saving money for a trip to other places in Mexico, and eventually want to visit El Salvador.

The obvious reasons are, #1. Bitcoin. #2. Crime is down 70% after the recent sweep of criminals, and #3. Businesses are coming in fast.

I am not a "business man" by any means, but I do see myself as an opportunist.

Leaving Mexico, and going back to the states is a must for a tiny bit of time, but once that stint is over, I do want to see more of Mexico and central America, and eventually check out El Salvador.

Would my zucchini bread be a hit there as well? I have no idea, but I am willing to give it a try.

Will my English classes be needed? I will give that a try as well...

But, in the mean time, until I have figured out my plans for after my departure from Mexico, I will enjoy my last moments here, and record it to save for the future.

Thanks for reading, and please tell me your thoughts in the comments below...👇🏻