It was an interesting movie, at least it wasn't filled with violence. Then I took the bus to the Laguna Mall for something to eat. Here are a few photos from there.
Sundays are always crowded at the food court. The Mexicans love this place. Very few expats. Maybe we like what is different from what we are used to being around. This area is like being in the United States.
The two photos above are of the new Indian Curry Restaurant that recently opened.
This time I decided to try the Italian restaurant. It is more expensive than the other ones but the lemon chicken photo looked good. It was the best lemon chicken I have ever had and that is one of my favorite meals. Unfortunately, when I asked for a glass of water they only offered me a small bottle of water for 18 pesos. I feel that water should be free, just like air. And if a restaurant refuses to let me have some water from their large jugs, I just don't go back.
So now I have a dilemma, do I go back to eat the best lemon chicken I have ever had or do I boycott it because they refused to give me a glass of water? Maybe next time, If I decide to eat there again, I will take my own water. But it is the principal of the thing that bothers me. Also, if I were to buy their water, the lunch would cost almost twice what the other restaurants there charge. Do I like lemon chicken enough to go against my principals and to pay twice the price for lunch? Or do I forget about one of my favorite foods, cooked perfectly?
At least I got away from the computer and worrying what is happening to the United States these days. Feels like we have just regressed a hundred years. My boycott of buying small bottles of water means nothing in the face of all the problems up there. I am glad to be living in Mexico. Of course there are other problems here but at least in my town there are no riots. For now.
Enjoy the chicken and bring your own water.
ReplyDeleteHi Peter, Good idea although the owner might not like that. Thanks for writing and for the laugh. P
ReplyDeleteEat the chicken! I always feel when I boycott something I like, I am mostly hurting myself.
ReplyDeleteHi Pat, Good to hear from you. And to know that you read my blog. Thanks, p
DeletePerhaps the owner doesn't want to take the risk of someone getting sick by serving drinking water out of the jug, even if they do buy it off a truck. Safer to use bottled water instead, but there is a cost to the owner. That or they use that jug water exclusively for cooking and/or cleaning.
ReplyDeleteI vote for, "eat the chicken" and take your own water. I resent having to pay for water too. I carry my own all the time, because I have ephosogeal spasms and have to drink gulps of water until it relaxes. I carry it in my purse with a foam cover, to absorb the sweat and keep it cooler. I laugh because most McDonalds give you a tiny cup, if you ask for water. Almost, like you are given, to take a pill with.
ReplyDeleteGood idea. I am surprised that this jubject has gotten so much interest. Thank you. P
DeleteHi Scott, How about wanting to make a big profit by selling a bottle of water that costs a few cents for over a dollar? Thanks for writing. Always good to hear from you. P
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