To capture the differences, let's Top Ten this blog for strange things about Samara:
- It's common not to have hot water in the house.
- Restaurants are not enclosed. Open air establishments year-round.
- Drunk in Public and Walking with an Open Container are not reasons for la policia to stop you.
- Dogs look both ways before crossing the street. (Seriously).
- Toilet paper goes in the waste basket, not the toilet. (septic tanks can't handle it).
- A family of four can fit on one motorcycle. (Husband, Wife, 8yr daughter, 2 yr son).
- Corona is the most expensive beer ($4/beer).
- There is a guard tower at the new grocery store.
- The average person makes $2/hour, but the cost of items are equivalent to the United States.
- Some families don't have a bathroom in the house, but they have satellite tv.
- Guanabana smoothies (My favorite fruit smoothie, or bastido).
- Temperature is between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. (Stop hating and just come visit me).
- Natural reef creates great surfing conditions for beginners.
- There are "secreto" beaches that the tourists don't know about.
- Beer costs $2.00 unless you upgrade to the $4.00 Corona (sucker).
- People are extremely nice to tourists.
- Hammocks are everywhere.
- Flip-flops will be enough for all establishments.
- A bike ride to school or town in the morning passing by the palm tree lined beach.
- Drunk in Public and Walking with an Open Container are not reasons for la policia to stop you.
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