Lessons Learned

Our first guests have been here for about 10 days. What we've learned:
10. not everyone who likes Mexican food actually likes Mexican food
9. keep a virtual pharmacy in the guest bathroom
8. altitude sickness is real. asprin should help (see #9)
7. be prepared to translate EVERY single sign, pamphlet, commercial, newspaper headline, news broadcast, overheard conversation, store annoucement, etc.
6. be prepared to make up the translation for anything heard or seen in Spanish, just in case the real translation is akward or I don't actually know what's going on
5. it is impossible to consistently provide American food, TV stations, or temperature controls
4. bring comfortable shoes. we walk A LOT.
3. the maps are always wrong. The roads are always crazy. Backseat drivers don't help.
2. Tequila is a local food. So is Sangria. Our drinking should not be intended as a reflection of our guests. we're just trying to blend in. Really. In fact, you should drink, too :)
1. Expect the unexpected.