Mazhatlan Mexico

When our airplane was landing, I couldn’t believe my eyes. I wondered, “Where’s the beach?” I even wondered, “Where’s the airport?” When we had safely landed, we were instructed in both Spanish and English to exit the plane. Instead of walking into a hallway, like most airports, we walked straight down the airplane steps onto the hot cement. Immediately, I could feel the difference in the air I breathed, the temperature I felt, and the surrounding environment. The Mexican air was hot, thick, and moist. When I looked around, all I could see was dirt, dry weeds, a couple of palm trees, the cement from the landing area, and the airport, which was a small, older looking building. It seemed as though we dragged our heavy luggage along the hot

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I told one boy about my age that I didn’t have any money with me at the time, but I would remember to bring some the next day, so I could get a tattoo from him. One day we walked passed the three small children on our way to eat. I also didn’t think that he would recognize me. Their faces lit up as we pulled out sixty pesos for them. The vendors on the streets, in the market, the cab drivers, and even the waiters at the restaurant were desperate for money. Most of the people in Mazatlan rely on tourists to make a living, so, when the season is low, so is their income. The food area smells of raw meat and produce spoiling in the sun. They were selling Chiclets, which are small pieces of gum. They also did anything they could to get my attention. The market is very crowded which makes it very hot and stuffy inside. The meat was not wrapped or refrigerated. The butchers were cutting the meat right in front of the shoppers.

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Approximate Pages = 6 (250 words per page double spaced)

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