Easy huh? At least it is back home. But when a language barrier exists, the simplest of everyday tasks can be challenging. It had been about 5 weeks since I last had my hair cut and given that I would normally have it cut every 3, it was getting pretty long and a bit wild looking. I was beginning to look like those ex-pats that run to Mexico to escape from something. Don't think I am quite ready for a pony tail or dreadlocks.
After securing a recommendation from my friend Alfredo, I ventured out to find the barber shop. Only about 5 blocks from the house, I found it without a problem. I arrived at 2:15...and of coarse it was closed. Though most shops are open all day and into the evening, several adhere to closing at 2:00 and reopening at 4:00 and staying open until 8:00 pm. Happy to come back the next day, I arrived at 10:30 and asked for a haircut (Quiero un corte de pelo). His response, corto o medio? (Short or medium?) I thought it was best to go medium. Turned out to be a wise choose. His only comment was, "Su peol es muy largo y grueso" (Your hair is very long and thick). I wasn't sure what "grueso" meant; my hope was it didn't mean "greasy".
It was a fun adventure and the price was right, $60 pesos...roughly $4.65 USD.
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