The other day we went to a new shopping plaza in Tecámac. Unlike such places in the UK which are finished before they are opened, this was still being built and we had to negotiate builders, reinforced concrete pillars and ladders but we finally made it to … wait for it… Wal-mart. It felt horrible to enter such a mecca to Mammon surrounded by such poor shanty towns. Nico accompanied us and looked quite shell-shocked. Maybe it will be economically beneficial to the area, growth pole-style, but part of me thinks it won’t benefit those who need it. It seemed crazy to have my first Wal-mart experience in Mexico.
My spirit was lifted by the trip home. We caught this run-down old bus with no dashboard manned by a 15 year old driver and his 20 year old brother. Both smoked enthusiastically as we careered around the streets of Ojo de Agua. You just have to love this country. Mum, you may have to pray a bit harder for my safety if we take more public transport!
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