MexiCanadian

I think the phrase “When in Rome” was invented purely to bully people into doing weird stuff when they travel. I’ve never been to Rome, and I’m actually not sure what the Romans do (but I extend an open invitation to anyone who’d like to tell me).  What I do know is that every time I hesitate to try a new food/drink/cultural activity, someone will pipe up and say, “Well, when in Rome, right?”

So, when in Oaxaca…

…eat Chapulines (grasshoppers!) Truthfully, they taste pretty good but it’s a little disconcerting but seeing legs and antennae poking out of your food.

…and drink Mezcal…which pretty much tastes like poison and makes you instantly drunk. I never thought I’d choose eating bugs over indulging in an alcoholic beverage, but here we are. Never let anyone tell you that travel doesn’t teach you things about yourself. Apparently the Romans never turned down dares, and neither do I.