Anyways, here are a few things I noticed:
Peanut Butter- there are only two brands (one of which is "Aladdin" and neither of which is natural or organic by any means)
Milk- similar story... there is an impressive -if not disturbing- amount of ingredients contained in the boxed milk options and only one brand is even kept cold: the organic brand that curiously enough doesn't expire for several months?? I've come up with a few theories to explain this 1. Mexican organic milk is of an exceptionally high standard and doesn't need preservatives to conserve it's freshness for months at a time 2. Americans are too conservative with their expiration predictions 3. The milk factory got ahead of schedule with the label-printing but decided to use the bottles anyways
Limes- they are everywhere. It is a known fact that limes are a staple in the Mexican diet
Bananas- you have to be very careful when picking out a bunch- they are very easy to fall apart as they are almost always past the ripe stage (interesting because Mexico is the 9th largest producer of bananas annually... must be a transportation issue)
Ice Cream- they actually have Blue Bell!!! (beware the price)
Salad Dressing- 2 options: Ranch or Italian
Frozen Dinners- very limited here, it is much more common to see people purchasing the prepared foods at the front of the store
Well, just a few food observations- I'm sure there are more to come... As far as other things: the smaller "personal bubble" was made most apparent as I stood in the check-out line. I'd like to think I'm okay with less personal space (although words of wisdom from Mrs. Sullins, a fellow traveler, are echoing in my brain). I stood there and watched as the couple in front of me lazily leaned on my basket and their children climbed ever so diligently over the sides... I wasn't offended or upset or worried for the safety of my groceries, but I simply observed the shrinking bubble in silence.
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