Mexico trip

Our first destination was Cancun. Is it familiar resort spots for you? Honestly, I didn't know this place before making a plan to visit Mexico because Japanese people, when they think of resort destinations, they only think of Hawaii or Bali, and they had no interest in Cancun, which is far away from Japan. But the moment we got to the beach we were amazed by its beauty! My some Mexican friends told me that you don't need to visit Cancun because there is a very tourist place so you will not be able to know the real Mexican. We didn't expect so much but it was actually very beautiful. Yes, there were more people and the prices were higher than in other Mexican places, but the beaches were white with sand reflecting the sun, and the ocean was amazingly blue and seemed to blow away the fatigue of the day. 

16th September is a very important day for Mexican because they became independent from Spain in 1821.  We visited Mexico to see independence day.  We couldn't imagine what it would be like since there is no Independence Day in Japan. To celebrate independence day, flags were displayed throughout the city, and many independence-related products were sold on the street.  

On the day of independence day, we went to the local music festival, the artist sang a lot of very famous Mexican songs. Every time a song was played, the audience was so excited that even I, who did not know a single Mexican song, was able to enjoy it. After this concert, a mayor speech in front of the audience, then countless fireworks were set off in the night sky. I couldn't explain how beauty was. I was very moved by the enthusiasm of the people and the moment it all came together. People screamed "VIVA MEXICO!!" over and over again. Unconsciously I was shouting too: viva Mexico!