Today we went to ANAHUAC University, one of the more high-end universities in Mexico City. It’s upscale status is immediately visible. After driving up the mountain we arrived at a massive gated facility with plenty of security. Having driven through some pretty posh neighborhoods to get here, we know we are in for a treat.
We had a contact here that Steve had organized a few weeks earlier, but when we tried to call him he never answered.
We parked Laura next to a high flow area of people. Experience told us she would draw people in better than any of us. Roger and I started to wander around campus looking for the guy who wouldn’t pick up his phone, while Steve enjoyed the attention garnered by Laura.
It was incredible to see the socio-economic divide between universities, and to see students reactions to the price. We were asking 900 pesos ($90 CND) for race entry; that included everything, even transport from Mexico City.
Students at universities like ANAHUAC would say “that’s so cheap” or “that a awesome deal”. At poorer universities like Chilpancingo the reaction was, “wooo why so expensive” or “can we get a deal”. I am convinced that this project reaches all different demographic corners, and it’s great. And yes, if you don’t have enough money to come to the race, we will try our best to give you a deal.
After leaving the university we encounter our never failing partner, the traffic. Today we had our long board with us, so we decided to go for a little skate between the traffic. It wasn’t the greatest idea, we had a couple close calls.
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