[Eric in the Ozarks]

One high school summer back in the 60s, I took a six week course at the Tech in Monterrey. Mexico had a growing middle class back then. If there was a drug problem, I sure didn't see it.

[EnglishCon]

I was in the sticks well outside Zacatecas. Rural community, hardscrabble farming - mostly subsistance with some small cash crops.
Arrived there after an accident, and just stayed for two years helping out in the school and mechanicing. Wife and kids loved it, so did I.