Rio Verde, San Luis Potosi, Mexico

My latest adventure took place right across the border in Rio Verde, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Honestly, I don't have the words to describe my experience in a neat paragraph so we'll approach it picture by picture. This adventure was unique in the sense that it wasn't all about the vacation and hitting all the touristy places (I only went to 1) but it was more of a business trip in which I tagged along with a lovely couple whom I consider family, love them!

We learned all about the "selfie stick" on this trip. This was amazing cause well parents are parents and watching them learn about new technology is always a joy :D

Power couple right here. It was a delight to see them light up as they met up with old friends and family. To see them walking around their hometown and showing me where they met. At times I felt like a third wheel cause these two are also a very cute pair of lovebirds <3

They also love the Lord wholeheartedly and they are an amazing example, an inspiration to continue serving. Brother Juan was always talking to people about Jesus whether it be the taxi driver or the person shining his shoes or the person cleaning the park. He never lost an opportunity. Even though he would be directing himself to other people he was also ministering to me. It was an honor to witness him doing what he loves. Made me reflect too... what are we waiting for? Why do we lose so much time thinking whether or not to mention that there is someone who loves us, who died for us, who wants to spend eternity with us... we just need to accept Him and believe. Jesus is real, he's alive today!

FOOD:

Gahhh I love Mexican food!! Forget dieting or limiting food intake in Mexico... I ate like I'd never seen food before hahaha. First of all, I love Mexican hot dogs because of the bacon and tomato. I realized I love tomato flavored anything. (Hence the Entomatadas pictured on the bottom left).  Enchiladas Potosinas (Enchiladas from San Luis Potosi) were the smallest yet most delicious thing ever and combined with Tamborsitos, oh man, I was feasting. Every day I was full beyond words but I couldn't help myself. Lastly, we had the famous Migadas del Guero. We had them for breakfast a good five times at least haha. And of course there's also all the street food and chucherias. I was eating churrumais on a daily basis and Danoninos. I don't know why but yogurt tastes better in Mexico. I refused to weigh myself when I got back but I definitely saw my cheeks expanded :( But hey, fresh tortillas every day and you can never just have one taco de queso or fresh pan dulce. There was just so much goodness you couldn't say no.!

I even took some lessons in the kitchen 

La Media Luna:

We got lucky to go on a sunny day! It was perfect to go in the water with the fishies. Every day was freezing and cloudy so the fact that we got a wonderful sunny day was amazing! It was cold after I got out of the water though... Totally worth it! It was a beautiful place and the water was nice and warm. We weren't there very long but I enjoyed every minute. It's currently not tourist season so it was empty which was even better. And if you didn't know, the reason it's a tourist place is because the water is born there. There's six holes at the bottom of the lake and you can actually go diving down there. 

FRIENDS:

I spent a lot of time at home too and I became good friends with Malena. She worked there and so we spent a lot of time together. She introduced me to the yummy Entomatadas and I went shopping for groceries on a couple occasions with her. Though our time was short we definitely had some memorable moments and good conversations. Miss her!

While I was here, my grandfather was really sick. This isn't my grandpa but I loved on him as if he were. Such a cute fellow. He saw me as a stranger and wouldn't smile at me but by the end of my stay I managed to gain his acceptance and a SMILE! I felt quite accomplished. It's true what they say that we become like children once again as we age. He was sneaky, trying to sneak out of the house and go for a walk. But at his age, 98, he can't be out alone anymore. Glad I met Don Alberto :)

At the end of the day, this is Mexico. Some things are done the old school way. ^ Pesos are losing value and people live in extreme poverty. I was talking with someone who told me that their loved one earned 120 pesos a day!! That's not even $10. Crime is on the rise and I was super paranoid. I was fine until the taxi driver was telling us some girls got stabbed while they got robbed a couple blocks away and the newspaper always had some sort of terrible news! Thank you Jesus for your protection! Even though we tried to blend in it was obvious we weren't from around there. My heart broke for all the people asking for money on the streets, children and elderly people, but you can't help everybody. Plus, we were advised not to give them money. We are so so so blessed and fortunate to live in this country! So much to be grateful for! Either way I love visiting the motherland. God Bless Mexico :)

The End.