So I spent my birthday en la ciudad de Mexico!! We had about a 5 1/2 hour bus ride from Guanajuato to Mexico City…and let me tell you what, that was one bumpy bus ride!! Whenever I went to the bathroom-it felt like the bus was going to topple over! Once we got to Mexico City and got settled in our hotel, we ate some dinner in the hotel and I was surprised by a jello/yogurt cake and a singing of feliz cumpleanos for my 21st birthday. It was so sweet of everyone! We then went out and celebrated and did a little dancing. It was a good time, but it was different not being with my family for my birthday. It was definitely a once in a life time experience! How many people can say that they spent their 21st birthday in Mexico City? Well, besides the 22 million people who already live in Mexico City!? That is another thing, the pollution in Mexico City is ridiculous. We learned that street venders used to sell pure oxygen for pedestrians because the smog and pollution was so bad. I find that crazy!! There are also sooooo many people in Mexico City and the crime rate is much higher than in Guanajuato. We did everything in groups and were not allowed to go out alone at night. This was obviously for our protection. It was definitely an experience to visit such a large city and interact with the people there.

Location: Gillow Hotel, Mexico City, Mexico