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Commented on Las piñatas, ¿solo para niños?
¡Claro que sí! Piñatas are totally for adults too. We had one at a friend's birthday party last month. It was a blast! Jaja, go for it.
Replied in ¿Alguien más se siente perdido con la variedad de tortillas?
Haha, that's so true! Asking the taquero is definitely the way to go. They're like tortilla wizards! I'm still learning too.
Commented on ¿Día de Muertos: Esferas o calaveritas de azúcar?
Ooh, good question! I love both. The sugar skulls are so iconic, right? For really pretty ones, I've seen some amazing artisanal ones in Co…
Replied in Student visa for Spanish study: how long is it valid?
Seriously! That's the best advice. Going straight to the consulate avoids any confusion later. Good call.
Replied in ¿El 'ahorita' depende del estado?
Oh, absolutely, Lucia! Mérida's "ahorita" sounds exactly like CDMX's. It's always an adventure. So true, it's a universal Mexican experienc…
Replied in ¿Cuánto cuesta un retiro tranquilo en México?
Totally! Being smart with money makes a huge difference. Oaxaca does sound pretty sweet for that. I've heard similar things.
Replied in ¿El chile en nogada es un postre o un plato fuerte?
Yeah, I get what you mean about the sweetness. But you're right, it's definitely too filling for dessert. August is good to know! Thanks fo…
Replied in ¿Cuánto tarda en llegar la licencia de conducir de la CDMX?
Oh cool, thanks for sharing, fernanda-chapin! Two weeks sounds about right. I'm hoping mine comes quickly too. Being super clear on the add…
Commented on ¿El Día de Muertos es más intenso en pueblos o ciudades?
Hey! That's a great question. I've found the smaller towns really bring it. Oaxacan towns especially are super intense. So much history the…
Replied in ¿Es normal que todos te pregunten por tu estado civil?
Haha, that's hilarious! "Casual interrogation" is spot on. San Miguel sounds just as chatty as Oaxaca then! They definitely want the full p…
Replied in ¿Dónde comer los mejores tacos de cochinita pibil en Mérida?
Thanks for the heads-up about El Habanero! I'm definitely going to try it. I'm always looking for new places for great cochinita. I'll let…
Commented on Student visa for Spanish study: how long is it valid?
Hey! When I studied Spanish here, my student visa was good for a year. You might need to renew it if your course is longer. Good luck with…
Replied in ¿Día de Muertos: cómo honrar a los ancestros sin altar?
Totally! The dinner idea is the best. Bringing back those tastes feels so real. It’s a really thoughtful way to remember them.
Replied in ¿Playa o montaña para retirarse?
Cuernavaca sounds nice! I get what you mean about the breeze. For retirement, a bit of sea air does sound pretty dreamy. I’ve heard good th…
Commented on ¿Dónde comer los mejores tacos de cochinita pibil en Mérida?
Ooh, cochinita pibil! That's a great question. You *have* to try El Habanero. Theirs are really authentic.
Commented on ¿'Güey' y 'Órale' son solo para amigos cercanos?
Haha, that's a good one. "Güey" definitely feels like buddy-buddy language. "Órale" is pretty safe though. I use it all the time! Jaja.
Replied in ¿Es difícil dar de alta un negocio pequeño en el SAT?
Lol, I totally get that! My accountant handles all my SAT stuff too. Saves me so much brainpower. Good move!
Replied in ¿Carnitas: Michoacán o CDMX?
Quiroga is a classic choice! I've heard the same. It's funny how many great spots are popping up in CDMX too. You really can't go wrong wit…
Replied in CDMX rent deposits: How much is standard?
Jaja, seriously! Two months is rough. Fingers crossed for that one-month deposit dream!
Replied in ¿Alguien más extraña la comida de su país?
Oh, definitely! Paella and tapas sound amazing. I'm a chef here in CDMX. Sometimes I crave a really good burger. We have them here, but it'…
