The location of the first shoot is in Toluca, about an hour outside of Mexico City. The drive is scenic for two reasons - first, the mointains become more prominent as we leave the concrete jungle (as does the feeling of being at elevation - it feels like we are 1.5 miles or more above sea level right now) and second we get a clearer view into the real Mexico. The hillsides are littered with colorful, extremely dense housing that looks exceptionally vulnerable to collapse. One can't help but think about the impact of a major earthquake here, or even just a major rain storm. This of course is in stark contrast to what we saw last night, a bustling metropolis that felt like any other major city that I've ever been to in the world, and then I'm told what I already know: this is how the majority live.
Right now we are stopped at a roadside cafe because our driver, Leo, needed a restroom break. This place is certainly what be authentic means to me:
That's Paul on the phone with Chase bank, they thought he was a fraud. Or maybe that there was fraudulent activity on his card?
Anyway, I'm sure you agree, on the outside this place is a slice of the real Mexico but what really sealed it for me was this sign:
It reads: Rabbits how you like it. Sounds delish (and a little bit like out Hispanic More to You interpretation), sorry we can't stay for dinner....
We are about to get back on the road and finish our mini journey, and for making us wait Leo has unecessarily bought us some local coffee - cafe la hoya - which is made with vanilla and cinnamon. Delicious. I would take a picture of the coffee cup, but it's rather plain.
Oh what the hell, you only live once:
This is awesome. Why not parada en boxes? Loved the video. I think an alt spot with you and Paul playing all roles would go viral
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