So like I promised, here are some of the ridiculously popular songs here. On any given night, you are guaranteed to hear at least half of these while out and about.
1. "I Gotta Feeling" - Black Eyed Peas
2. "Hotel Room Service" - Pitbull
3. "Colga" - Carlos Baute y Marta Sanchez
4. "Low" - Flo-rida feat. T-Pain
5. "Sexy Bitch" - David Guetta feat. Akon
6. "Esclavo de tus Besos" - David Bisbal
7. "Sex on the Beach" - Spankers (and yes, it talks about precisely what you think it does)
For numero 8, I will leave a link since it is too good to not listen to....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGdnYJXRStg
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
caffeine, confetti, and carnaval.
This weekend's adventure took me to Veracruz. It is a coast city that rests on the Gulf of Mexico. While the weather wasn't exactly beach weather, we did not mind. For there are two other things that Veracruz is known for that we got to experience...
1. Carnaval!
Comparable to Mardi Gras, Carnaval is a weeklong party that leads up to the first day of Lent. It wouldn't be complete without masks, confetti, and alcohol. Carnaval is most known for the celebration in Rio, but all latino countries celebrate. We were informed that Veracruz is THE place to go in Mexico. So that's where we went. On Friday night we attended a coronation of the Carnaval Queen. Once announced, confetti and fireworks were released like crazy! On Saturday was the big "desfile" (parade). We had a fun time watching dancers and ridiculously glittery costumes stroll on past the beach backdrop.
Side note: there was also an event called "Extranos del Noche." It was here that we had a great time watching transvestites strut around the streets complete with heels the size of pencils, the most unrealistic butt-enhancers I've ever seen, and volumized hair that puts "bump-its" to shame.
2. Lechero!
Mmmmm... this is for all my coffee-loving followers. Lechero is a drink that is specific to Veracruz. While I'm usually a tea drinker myself, Seattle has changed my tastebuds so that I am able to enjoy a cup of coffee every now and then. I figured this was an experience to not pass up. When you order a lechero, your "mesero" (waiter) will bring out a glass cup with a shot of espresso at the bottom. Then another mesero comes around with a huge silver kettle of steaming milk. Because a lechero is supposed to have foam, these meseros are taught to pour the milk from unbelievably high distances. Thus, they end up pouring the milk while the kettle is above your head! Add some sugar (ok, quite a bit for me) and you have yourself a hot tasty drink.
1. Carnaval!
Comparable to Mardi Gras, Carnaval is a weeklong party that leads up to the first day of Lent. It wouldn't be complete without masks, confetti, and alcohol. Carnaval is most known for the celebration in Rio, but all latino countries celebrate. We were informed that Veracruz is THE place to go in Mexico. So that's where we went. On Friday night we attended a coronation of the Carnaval Queen. Once announced, confetti and fireworks were released like crazy! On Saturday was the big "desfile" (parade). We had a fun time watching dancers and ridiculously glittery costumes stroll on past the beach backdrop.
Side note: there was also an event called "Extranos del Noche." It was here that we had a great time watching transvestites strut around the streets complete with heels the size of pencils, the most unrealistic butt-enhancers I've ever seen, and volumized hair that puts "bump-its" to shame.
2. Lechero!
Mmmmm... this is for all my coffee-loving followers. Lechero is a drink that is specific to Veracruz. While I'm usually a tea drinker myself, Seattle has changed my tastebuds so that I am able to enjoy a cup of coffee every now and then. I figured this was an experience to not pass up. When you order a lechero, your "mesero" (waiter) will bring out a glass cup with a shot of espresso at the bottom. Then another mesero comes around with a huge silver kettle of steaming milk. Because a lechero is supposed to have foam, these meseros are taught to pour the milk from unbelievably high distances. Thus, they end up pouring the milk while the kettle is above your head! Add some sugar (ok, quite a bit for me) and you have yourself a hot tasty drink.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
i heart san miguel.
The reason I haven't updated in a while is because... I've been traveling! A week ago, the entire SU group traveled to Mexico City. We visited the ruins at Teotihuacan, the Church of El Virgen de Guadalupe, Frida Kahlo's house, and El Palacio de Bellas Artes. After that, Robin and I decided to head to a quaint town called San Miguel. It is northwest of Mexico City, and we found it to be the perfect place to wrap up the weekend.
I have exactly 365 pictures from my six day trip. For someone who loves photos as much as I do, it was extremely difficult to narrow them down. Thus, I have decided to solely focus on San Miguel. Nestled in a valley, it is comprised of cobblestone streets and brightly painted casas. I could honestly write a novel about it, but have decided to let some photos speak instead. Enjoy!
I have exactly 365 pictures from my six day trip. For someone who loves photos as much as I do, it was extremely difficult to narrow them down. Thus, I have decided to solely focus on San Miguel. Nestled in a valley, it is comprised of cobblestone streets and brightly painted casas. I could honestly write a novel about it, but have decided to let some photos speak instead. Enjoy!
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