The most I ever encountered in Tijuana was persistent, VERY persistent street vendors and shop workers. I learned quickly that you don't pay the asking price for anything. Dickering is part of the experience. And I would also like to tell you that at the local bus station I found the absolute cleanest public restroom I have ever seen. Anywhere. It cost a Quarter but is was worth it.
As a whole I must say that most of the people I met were very nice and I had no problems whatsoever. I find that as long as I am pleasant and courteous I usually receive the same in return. And I always kept in mind that though I was literally within a mile and a half of San Diego that I was indeed in Mexico and should respect their laws and customs and most of all the people. And one more thing before I present today's photo I would like to say that I feel very fortunate to live where I do. I know that we are not a perfect nation and we have our problems but when you see children on the streets begging for money it sets you back a little. It felt really good to see that seal on the floor of the U.S. Customs building that says "Welcome To The United States Of America".
And here is today's photo.
Now I like tacos. I like them a lot and I am a fan of Taco Bell but something tells me that this is not quite the same. I did not try one. I will say however that it smelled good as I walked by. I just couldn't bring myself to do it though.
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I've seen this "Taco Bell" when I was in the Marine Corps back in the mid nineties. From my picture of it, I can see that it changed just a bit in this picture. There's a Vice News article that mentions it and shows it with a very different look.
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