Mexico

Mexico is a place I’ve been but am not ready to  go back to. I went to Acapulco, Mexico several years ago and had a lot of fun. I swam with dolphins and explored the Mexican culture. I went spent much of my trip at the resort swimming in the pools, playing on the beach and participating in a sea turtle release. We also went into the local town to see the famous sites and shop. I enjoyed Mexico a lot.

During my trip I did many things that made my experience one to remember. My most memorable moment was when I swam with the dolphins. I have always found dolphins interesting because of their intelligence and grace. I loved swimming with them and felt very one with nature. During my experience I was able to kiss the dolphin and was pushed across the pool by them.

We stayed in Mexico for two full weeks and also experienced one of the most famous attractions in Acapulco, the cliff divers. Watching these men climb up a shear cliff and then dive into the water was scary and amazing to see. They need to time the waves just perfectly to have enough water to catch them. After the show the divers came and talked to all the people who were watching. 

Another thing that made my experience exciting was exploring the culture and towns around my hotel. I remember that most of the people were wearing very colorful clothes. They were different than what we wear in the US.  Another thing that I remember is a market place that we shopped at and bought many things that we still have today. Many of them remind me of the vibrant culture in Mexico.

Unfortunately, things have changed in Mexico for the worse. There are many gangs in Mexico that threaten the people living there and the tourists that visit. There are some parts that are safer than others but even Acapulco has become unsafe.  There is one event that I heard about that is unforgettable. At a market place where I once shopped, a gang pulled up in a van and threw the heads of murdered police officers into the market place. What is happening in Mexico now did not change my view on my vacation. I enjoyed my trip to Mexico and hope that one-day things change and I will be able to go back.