While we were still in Monterrey, we decided to visit "Cola de Caballo" - Horse Tail Waterfall. This turned out to be a extraordinary place:
The morning temperature was really comfortable in this mountain region. Although this is a tourist attraction, we were the only group there, and the quietness added to the serene atmosphere created by the cascading water. Water seemed to be very clean and clear. The amount of water is amazingly voluminous considering that we just had driven through a desert to arrive there. Seriously, where is the water coming from?
We left the place. After walking around the souvenir shop area (I didn't buy anything) and eating lunch, we headed back to Torreon. I slept through most of the way, it felt as if it was a short trip.
We then had a dinner at a Mexican restaurant. Although some stuff is unbearably hot to me, most of the stuff was really good.
The girls are Yuko and Mieko (from left to right). They are the interpreters for our Mexico plants. I wish I could speak Spanish like them. It just sounds so fun to be able to speak it.
We, then, headed toward the mountain where the giant Jesus statue is looking over the city of Torreon (like in Rio de Janeiro). The view of the city lights was a gorgeous. OK, so I may be an atheist, but I can appreciate that the citizens of Torreon feel a little more secure with their supreme figure watching over them 24/7.
Mr. Hayashi is being ecstatic about Mexico. This is his first visit, and he just can't hide his excitement. This is my 3rd trip, but every one of them has been a new discovery and new excitement. Obviously, having a gracious host is one reason that we get a such good impression of this country, but I think Mexico has something that makes you happy. The difference will be so apparent when I arrive in an airport in US. People just aren't happy as Mexicans. Anyway, this country does people GOOD.
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