Just returned from another delightful week in Mexico, where the only
trouble seems to be how much of a good time to have. I have always
felt safe, hitchhiking (years ago) as a single woman, taking buses or
driving, visiting friends in cities or caving in remote areas. I
have also always felt safe going thru military/armed checkpoints.
Mexicans like most other people I've encountered around the world
have generally been likeable and responsive to polite interaction.
There does seem to be an increase in for ransom kidnappings of
extremely wealthy Mexicans, at least according to the stories of my
Mexican friends. I think the casual american would be quite safe
from this.
The only unpleasantness I ever experience is crossing back into the
United States.
Nancy
