Change Is Always Hard

It's hard to get change here in Mexico...especially if you're carrying big bills, which is usually the case when you're a high roller like myself. No, but seriously folks, when you go to the bank or ATM, you're almost always given higher denominations (200 and 500 bills). Two-hundred pesos for example is a little less than $20, and it's a struggle to find a place that will accept it without having to go up and down the block asking other vendors for change. This is understandable for people selling hot dogs, peanuts or fruit on the street, but even legit businesses like bus companies are known to make a big fuss about using a bigger bill. When I'm with a group of friends I notice that we often borrow money, not because we're out but because we haven't had the chance to break a bill. Today I had a store owner give me a discount so that he wouldn't have to give me all of his coins. In conclusion, I've learned to carry an assortment of bills and coins...and always be strategic in the order that I spend them.