Mexicans
October 6, 2023
Arturs Laizans
Ten hours later we step out of a plane and are met with a warm and wet breeze. Mexico exhaled its moist and heavy breath in our faces. A world foreign to us unraveled in front and dosed us with a spoonful of unique, unfamiliar, and unexpected.
Infinite sandy beaches, masked heroes fighting on a stage, grasshoppers sleeping in guacamole bed, and the rough simplicity of real people from shore to shore. It was truly an adventure of a lifetime.
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From west to east, Mexico is squeezed by two grand bodies of water. Endless sandy beaches hugging both sores.
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Colors are busling in every corner.
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Loads of street vendors. Every day they work long hours. You can find all the life necessities with them. Tacos, churros, empanadas, frescas or just stop for a chat, if you possess the lingo.
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Folklore, customs, and culture sell. Tourists and locals alike are drawn to everything Mexican and there is no scarcity of it.
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Twenty-two milion people live in CDMX. That is more than in half of the European countries. Streets full of life, hidden gems and stories.
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People in Mexico do not go to bed early. They enjoy their late-night activities and businesses are happy to facilitate.
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All pictures were taken with Fujifilm X-T10 with XF 35mm F/2.0 R. Pure JPEG, no post processing.