Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Anything is possible

I have been asked for directions twice in the last 3 days by Mexicans.  They are probably in town for Guelaguetza.  I could dismiss once as a fluke.  But twice?  I suppose this means that my attempts to "fit in" are working.  But maybe too well, since the second time all I could do was say, "Sorry, I don't understand Spanish very well."  I really did not understand what the lady was saying.  The first guy I helped somewhat by pointing him in the right direction for the Zócalo.  In any case, I don't quite know what to make of this.  If this keeps up, I will have to start wearing shorts all the time to identify myself as a gringo.  At least until my Spanish improves a whole lot.
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3 comments:

  1. MargaretJuly 26, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    its cause you got that french-canadian olive complexion haha

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  2. RogerJuly 27, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    you do!

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  3. JohnPJuly 30, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Reminds of the scene from the Stooges when they
    go to Mexico to try and find Senorita Rita, and
    the Mexican guy gives them directions in Spanish.
    That is a great scene, and my coworker tells me
    what he's actually saying is pretty funny.

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