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forhekset · Just Starting Joined: 15 Sep 2007 Posts: 1

Hi. I was wondering. What do Russians think of Canadians? What do Russians think of Mexicans?
thanks and god bless
Chris

surfguy · Lounge Wizard Joined: 13 Apr 2006 Posts: 6996

I wonder what they think of Mexican-Canadians...hmmm are there such people?

raggedclaw · Frequent Guest Joined: 22 Jul 2005 Posts: 18

I don't think Russians think about Canadians or Mexicans. Which is a pretty good thing, I think -- no stereotypes to overcome or live up to.
My wife's parents and brother visited us in Texas last year and we drove deep into Mexico to visit some friends of mine in San Miquel de Allende -- they loved the culture, but were shocked at the poverty. For the first time, they saw a country that was poorer, dirtier, and more corrupt than Russia. Personally, they had great respect for a Mexican who lives on and takes care of our place in Texas.

surfguy · Lounge Wizard Joined: 13 Apr 2006 Posts: 6996

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adrian_mx · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 9:41 pm Post subject:

So you liked the food? What did you eat if you can remember, also you didn't get sick right?, many tourists get sick when they first eat in Mexico, also if eating in Mexico try to eat yucatec food, it's the best in my opinion, it uses maya recipes and is very healthy.

jo jo 7 · Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 1:20 am Post subject:

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surfguy · Lounge Wizard Joined: 13 Apr 2006 Posts: 6996

I was told by russians in St Pete not to drink the tap water...well I did and didn't get sick. I also drank water in Tiajauna and sometimes have not gotte sick and sometimes I have. But I did drink the water in El Salvador and nearly died. SO one should always be careful...

adrian_mx · Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 5:42 am Post subject:

Yes I know about the water in here, I'm from Cancun and I never drink tap water, and I don't know anyone who does, always from bottle, although here in Cancun and in all the Peninsula of Yucatan it is safe to drink tap water, still I stick with bottled water just in case, and I recommend anyone who visits the country not to drink tap water.

surfguy · Lounge Wizard Joined: 13 Apr 2006 Posts: 6996

also...in most major hotels...usually the water is ok...so if you are staying at a 5 star odds are you will be ok

adrian_mx · Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:33 am Post subject:

So what opinion does everybody have of Mexico, and what other places besides Cancun you have visited, I really like Cancun, but I don't see it as very mexican, there's not much to do here except for the beaches, shops and nightclubs, perhaps that's the reason it is very popular for young students who only want to party and drink. I recommend the State of Yucatan much more, it has a large history and some breathtaking colonial and maya sites. I'm not bashing Cancun, but if you really want to see Mexico, Cancun and Tijuana are the least places I recommend. They're great for a short time, unless you have a large bank account to stay there for a long time.

surfguy · Lounge Wizard Joined: 13 Apr 2006 Posts: 6996

Well I live next to Tiajuana and yes avoid this place at all costs. I'd like to go to Mazatlan as I here it is great for Surfing. But really I am not Big on Mexico...Costa Rica, Peru, Brazil, and Argentina are all places that I want to visit south of the USA...of and Panama too...Ok and Chile...ok hell let me see it all

yorbcbud · Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 10:40 am Post subject:

adrian_mx · Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 11:26 pm Post subject:

Well, I think the country has tons to offer, but the tourist agencies focus mostly in the beach resorts, Mexico City, and a few other places, so to really explore the country one most learn some spanish to get some directions from the locals. I have seen many times ancient spanish palaces and haciendas abandoned on rural roads, and many small villages with great architecture but unfortunately on a terrible condition, it's a pity that some buldings that have more than 400 hundred years are almost in ruins, and some roads are in very bad shape, so extensive traveling can be very difficult, so many great places and natural landscapes are in complete isolation. Also the abandonment of the rail transport in the 80's which links most parts of the country is another reason for the loss of many sites.