This trip report is for the first-timer. Although I believe it will be equally educational for the lifer.
I just returned from a 3-week adventure at Mexican Matchmakers. It was a small expense (for the fiscally challenged) for such a life-changing event.
A quick summary of Guad - The people are great, the women are beautiful, the neighborhood where Terry lives is now my second home. I've never been to Columbia as many lifers have (you know who you are). Instead, I did my research, some soul searching and took the plunge. IT PAID OFF!!!
RE: Mexican women (yes there are exceptions to every rule):
They are very conservative, in comparison to other cultures. They may dress provocatively, but they stay on the "respectable" side of the fashion line. Their clothing shows just enough, but not too much. I understand mucho mas espanol than I speak.
One common question I heard from the new girls who came to MM was, "You won't call me at home, will you?" It's my understanding that agencies like these in Columbia, are well accepted. In Mexico, I think it's much less so. It's as though the Mexican women are worried that people there will say, "Why can't you find a Mexican man?"
I asked many of the women about such questions. There answer was the same. "I don't want to be 1 of my husbands 3 sexual partners, and/or I don't want to be beaten when other men look at me because I'm beautiful."
RE: Before you travel
LEARN SOME SPANISH!!!! This cannot be stressed enough. Even if it's just conversational. The women appreciate your effort! Even with my limited speaking ability, I never once felt the women were rude or offended by my lack of language ability. In fact several women found it as an opportunity to practice their english.
RE: Places to go
I'm limited on this part. I felt at home within a 2 mile parameter of the agency and rarely ventured outside that area. Go to Rancho Grande. It gives you some interesting perspectives on "real" Mexican culture. Go with a local!! It was interesting for me to see a Mexican man walk up to a table, grab a woman (he obviously didn't know) by the arm and drag her to the dance floor.
If you like to dance, Tropigala is the place.
One thing about Mexican night-life - it doesn't start until 10-11pm. So if you go to bed early at home, change your routine a few weeks before you go. Otherwise you will be "dragging ass" and your date will be just starting to loosen up after a hard day at work. Yes, these women actually work. They don't set by the phone waiting for American men to call. Patience is a virtue!
If you are going to Guad to party, go on a tour. You waste less time that way. If you decide you like it, stay.
RE: Experience pays
When you go down to MM, meet girls ASAP. BUT, if Terry or Joann says, "I think there's someone you should meet." DO IT!! They know these women and after a short while, they will know what kind of person you are too. It's easier to match people, when you know who they are.
Well, that's all for now. Maybe more later.
PS. There are 4 things you WILL miss after your trip (provided you aren't an idiot).
1. Your perfect mate
2. The people at MM
3. The tacos for the place around the corner
4. Turkey Hunt
