Who's the Gringo?
(View from my apartment)
Last night I went out with some friends to a couple Disco's in Pazardjik. Pazardjik is the closest decent sized city to me. When I was talking to my friends, who are Bulgarian, I told them that I made mexican food for dinner the other night. Most Bulgarians have never had a good Mexican meal. However, they are familiar with the ethnic group. This brings me to another interesting opposite. As soon as I said the word Mexican, they said, "ah, gringos". I couldn't help but laugh at that one. I had to ask for confirmation to make sure of what I heard. I heard correct. These guys said that Mexicans are sometimes called "gringos" in Bulgaria. I told them that in the US I was the gringo. I am not sure if they understood.
I finally got internet in my apartment this weekend. I had to upgrade to Windows Xp. It's cool. My computer works a lot better now with XP.
posted by Matthew Wahlgren @ 11/14/2004 08:48:00 PM
3 comments
3 Comments:
Hey Gringo,
This is great that you're online!! Glad to know you're representing my people's food ;-) I'll get to cyber live in another country, through you. It sounds like things are going well and interesting. We just had the 6th All Stars Show and it was a success. Not sure if you're a fan but I went to the 49er's game on Sunday and we lost, we are at a disgusting 1-8 season!!!!
hey matt, that reminds me, ever been to that "tres gringos" bar in san jose? we'll get some beers next time. later, miracle-man.
-charles
No I've never heard of "tres gringos". Sounds kind of funky!
Post a Comment
<< Home