When the locals ask me what I think about Sahuayo, I honestly tell them that it's a safe place. Some of my students say there's more crime than I think, and that drugs are a problem. Compared to most places in Mexico, I think Sahuayo is a safe place to live. I've never felt threatened. There are few homeless people. Even the poor areas are safe. The streets are well lit.
The plaza and the market are where Sahuayo comes alive. However, few stores are open after 3:00. I know it's time to go to school when I hear the vendors closing their gates. The big pharmacies stay open, as well as a couple restaurants, but that's it. The plaza isn't crowded, and the only noise emanates from the scooters and cars (the subject of an upcoming entry).
This in stark contrast to the United States, where many stores open every day, and stay open until the evening. Stores might have abbreviated hours on Sundays, but they still open.
I also find it strange that Saturday is the most quiet day of the week in Sahuayo. Many stores are closed, and there aren't many people on the streets. Sunday mornings and afternoons are busy. The streets are crowded, and there's plenty of noise. But at 3:00, it's as quiet as Saturday.
I find this an inconvenience. The short hours of the working days mean customers have to do all their shopping in the morning. In a way, it's nice to have peace in the afternoon and evening. As I've mentioned before, however, Sahuayo does make a lot of noise. Drivers still play their subwoofers at full blast.
Kevin
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