Only in Mexico

Dear Reader,

Driving is always an indicator of many things. Some countries will be safe and follow the driving rules. While others will simply drive you crazy.

As Chris and I often drive to new places in this amazing countries, it’s very common to find these driving-riding styles:

These guys looked very amused while riding in the back of a pickup truck, holding what looked like a wooden board.

A little tip!  If you’re driving on a Mexican highway expect to encounter different driving habits, highway markings and ‘rules of the road.’  Mexicans are fairly easy going people…  that is until they get behind the wheel of a car… The first few times you drive, especially in Guadalajara (a city of 7 million people), you’ll likely feel a little overwhelmed by the amount of traffic, crazy drivers and the glorietas (roundabouts).
If you drive defensively in Mexico, chances are you’ll have no problems at all. Driving in Mexico is safe – it is. You’ll just need to exercise extra care, and be prepared for things to be a little different to what you are used to.

These guys, who looked like construction workers, seemed tired so they took advantage of the ride to rest a little bit.

Photo of The Day: Pedro the Iguana

Dear Reader,
Stanito has officially moved to Mexico and our first stop was Yelapa town. And here is where i met and petted the first iguana. Pedro the Iguana.
He came on top of Mr. Juan shoulder while walking along the beach.

I never touched an iguana before, they initially look creepy and slimy, so I honestly didn’t know what to expect.
He’s the friendliest iguana ever, goes on to your shoulder, let’s you pet it and he poses for pictures. First impression? Cold and weird, he barely moved as he stayed quietly in my arms.
Once he’s done he will lay on the beach in all tranquillity.

A curiosity about this kind of iguanas is that they have a “third eye” which is seen on top of their head. It contains a lens and a retina-like structure that connects the nerves to the pineal gland in the brain.
Although it does not form images, it is very important for iguanas as it regulates the hormones instead of their  sight.