Her Travelynns: Monterrey - Mi Vida Parte Uno [My Life Part 1]

Monterrey (MTY), my love had been extremely kind to me - as you read on you will know why (: At the same time, I hope you get to know the characters (my angels) from my life in Mexico.

I set off to the unknown land on the morning of 26 July 2008. I was still packing earlier that morning before I reached Changi Airport. Holding my passport nervously with both hands I turned and left. That was the last day I saw Singapore in 2008.

I picked up my red bag pack and I never looked back...

My flight stopover in Hong Kong and flew all the way to Los Angeles. That took me about 18 hours. Transferred to Mexicana and it was the first time I greeted MTY at night. Couchsurfed and my 1st meal was Gorditas at Doña Tortas. (Ironically, my last meal was also Gorditas). I remember when I arrived in MTY, the first person I texted was Sergio. (again another irony) I never knew he would turn out to be one of the most important people in my life.

Gorditas

It's something you'd find common in Mexico. I love it with huevos (eggs)!

My Apartment

I love the view. I love the little path and the potted plant which bore blue flowers! I love apts 6A and 4A. I love the stairs leading up to my home. I love it that it was not like Singapore. Not city-like at all. Not many high-rised buildings. I got hold of this place from Sergio whom recommended that I stay with his best friends Carlos.

I love my loft (:

I love the mountainous view every morning, every evening and every night.

Los Domingos en El Marcoplaza (Every Sundays in the Marcoplaza)

You'd never miss this place. Its the city in MTY where people gather, dance and enjoy life.

People dancing in the centre hall of Marcoplaza. Randomness - I love it! The dance culture is in your face!

I knew this lady who was standing beside me. She grabbed me by the hand and taught me how to dance! Yup! You see that man in a white sombrero - YEAH. I am in Mexico! (L-R: Danielle, Me, random friend, Celeste, Misook)

Sundays are interesting in MTY. If you walk along the houses in the afternoon, you'd hear a penny drop on the ground. It's that quiet! Families usually stay in their homes to rest. So no one goes out of their houses. Then again, if you go to the city/town, the area is full of bustling energy. People gather, young teens holding hands, little carts selling balloons, lucha libre masks and ice cream!

The Flea Market Next to Barrio Antiguo

This is such a cute little street and really, if you didnt turn at the right place, you might miss it. It's behind the Marco Muesum. Behind the Big Bronze Bird (literally yes)