Personal Narrative Essay

Monterrey, my home city, is unique in many ways, as it has a peculiar blend of European, American and Mexican cultures, something that has deeply impacted my life. Because of this bizarre mixture of lifestyles, a person coming from abroad for the first time would be shocked, and it might shatter all of his suppositions on Mexican people. When my friend arrives, the first thing he will notice is an industrialized suburbia, which is not common; close to him, he’d see buildings and skyscrapers, but not too far, he’ll see precious mountains and green spaces. The first place we would visit is my grandma’s house because her cooking is delicious. I would invite all my extended family to this meal, including my parents, siblings, aunts/uncles, and cousins. Something my friend will soon notice is how

That evening, I’d take him to dine some tacos or enchiladas, which are the emblem for “North Mexico” culture. Food is something extremely important in Mexican culture, as it is a symbol of our culture and our history. By the end of the day, the long and spirited conversations with my family along with the noisy and friendly ambiance of any taco restaurant will probably make my friend tired, and we’d go to sleep. The next day, we’d wake up early and go to “Cola de Caballo”, a waterfall less than an hour away from my house. Something everyone loves about San Pedro Garza García (my municipality) is how we can live in the city but get to visit complete wilderness by just driving a couple of miles. We would probably spend the night here, doing all the hiking, rafting and exploring activities. The next day, I’d probably take him to downtown Monterrey, and more specifically to historic places like “El Barrio Antiguo”, where we’d walk through the renown stone streets and look at all the antiques that locals are selling. The next day, I’d take him to the planetarium which is near my