Being from Southern California, visiting Mexico is fairly easy and has always been a fun spot to go to since I was young. There have even been times when I’ve taken day trips with my dad just to get some good food. Two years ago, my dad and I went on our first ever cruise together. We went to Catalina and then made our way to Ensenada, Mexico. We were able to spend the whole day there, so we did a tour that would let us engage in fun activities. We stopped by a winery, a historical museum, vendors, and La Bufadora. La Bufadora is a geyser that shoots up water into the air. People are lined against the railings to be able to see this tourist attraction. Right next to La Bufadora, there are shops and restaurants lined up. My dad and I walked into this bar that also served as a mini zoo. We were not expecting to see all of the animals that we did. We were able to play with lemurs and a baby tiger, which I definitely did not expect to do that day. The lemurs were very playful and were not afraid to jump on my, or my dad’s, shoulders. The baby tiger was also playful, but in a different way. I remember being really scared because it bit my leg. It didn’t necessarily hurt too much, since it was a baby, but it did make me very cautious for the rest of the time we spent together. Even though I was only able to spend one day in Mexico, I was able to experience so many new and exciting things. I would definitely recommend visiting as that trip was paradise. But usually, instead of going to Ensenada, I visit Tijuana. Not even that long ago, my dad and I went for lunch as we were craving tacos. My dad’s grandma is from Mexico City, Mexico. Therefore, he grew up with authentic recipes that tasted like heaven. I grew up also eating a lot of Mexican food and it is very important for my dad and I to have good-tasting tacos. And nothing gets better than authentic food coming straight from its country of origin. While tacos are great, there are also burritos, chorizo con huevo, tamales, enchiladas, taquitos, and so much more. I know that there are many places available all over the US to get Mexican food from, but if ever given the chance to go to Mexico, I would recommend that you take it and indulge in all of the food that they offer. And don’t forget to finish some of the many attractions they hold for tourists. Mexico is a very lively country, and can be very fun, especially for people around our age. Hopefully I can take another day-trip down there once I visit home for Thanksgiving break.