I think one of my biggest problems in the states is the natzi non-smoker movement! I can cope alright until it gets cold and all smokers are banished to the cold outdoors. Almost all places in Mexico let you smoke. The smoker ban has larger implications that will effect non-smokers/weed smokers also. Since high school I have always hung out with the smokers which by my opinion are looser funner peeps, I didn't even start tobacco until 10 years after I choose this as my favorite peeps to chill with, I think this important counter culture is being attacked!

But enough of the natzi non-smoker ranting, Its nice being in Mexico for many other reasons like the Peruvian musicians that just walked in and started playing in the cyber cafe where I am writing this post. Street music is alive and well in Mexico, yay! Oh yea and the Climate here in Chiopis is perfect. The street kids are alive and well there are many nomadic traveling latinos quite similar to our tribe peeps. Oh, and the general disposition of the people is much happier then in the states, depression is rare, pharmaceuticals are rare.

Anyway, I am heading to Guatemala for NYE hope to see you there,
Peace,
Jopa
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