🇲🇽 ZACATECAS, MEXICO | MEZCAL at the FAMOUS LAS QUINCE LETRAS | What is MEXICO'S IDENTITY?

[@dorianbelen]

Hay traduccion abajo! Omg. what a way to present a video that reaches the heart. of those who were born there. but they do not live there. I want you to be clear. You are doing a job. that not a single Mexican does. Because they. They became so accustomed to the beauty of Mexico. that they no longer speak with admiration and have become selfish and only consume it. But you. you admire it with the eyes of an innocent child and you share it with us! oh! Lord. I'm going to cry Spanish Dios mio! que forma de presentar un video que llega al corazon. de los que nacieron ahi. pero que no viven ahi. Quiero que te quede bien claro. tu estas haciendo un trabajo. que ni un mismo mexicano hace. Porque ellos. se acostumbraron tanto a lo bello de Mexico. que ya no hablan con admiracion y se han vuelto egoistas y solo lo consumen. Pero tu. Lo admiras con ojos de un nino inocente y nos lo compartes! oh! senor. voy a llorar

[@davidostrowski679]

Gracias Dorian! How touching! Don't cry!

[@PonchoANS7]

"Mexico has it's own identity." Thank you for saying what many people don't seem to realize.

[@davidostrowski679]

Comment of the week amigo!

[@lauraarbuckle3181]

You and Erin are the most soulful, authentic you tubers in Mexico. Please do more videos on art and culture. Yes the good is fabulous but I’d like to se more art, performance, theater, music, sculpture, painting, dance and lets see more crafts like rugs, blankets, clothes, flowers, ritual.

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks Laura! Unfortunately a lot of things can be difficult as filming in museums is generally prohibited! The same with theatres. I was at the leonora carrington museum a few weeks ago but had to take photos instead ARGGG. Both Erin and I are leaving Mexico this week!

[@davidostrowski679]

Welcome back to Zacatecas amigos! This is my 100th video from Mexico. WHAT! I hope you enjoyed part 2 from Zacatecas. Parts 3 and 4 are coming soon! *How do you feel about people comparing Mexico to Spain or Italy? Let me know!* 🇲🇽❤ ¡Bienvenidos de nuevo a los amigos de Zacatecas! Este es mi video número 100 de México. ¡QUÉ! Espero que hayan disfrutado la parte 2 de Zacatecas. ¡Las partes 3 y 4 vendrán pronto! *¿Cómo te sientes acerca de las personas que comparan México con España o Italia?* ¡Déjame saber! * 🇲🇽❤

[@mayavalencia514]

it's understandable the comparisons we can’t deny the fact that one of the good things that conquistadors let in Mexico was its architecture wich combined with Mexican architecture created the magnificent Mexican colonial architecture.I’m proud of that amazing heritage.

[@singep1]

Hi David about the name of the bar las 15 letras. when you read or write "LAS QUINCE LETRAS" all with letters not using the number 15 you will notice it has 15 letters Cheers

[@davidostrowski679]

Omg it was simple as that!!! Gracias!

[@jafethchavez1117]

Beautiful and amazing land. God always bless ZACATECAS and its beautiful people.🇲🇽🇲🇽❤️

[@ShannonSparks1977]

At first I was blown away by the amazing look of that bread, but then I saw your footage of the basilica. The churches of Mexico are truly breathtaking.

[@davidostrowski679]

They are the best! Can never get tired of Mexican churches!

[@LAFan]

You will be missed in Mexico, David. I look forward to your future videos, but I can't wait until you're back in Mexico. Your archive of Mexico videos are a treasure. I plan on going back and rewatching all of them. Un abrazo!

[@davidostrowski679]

Awesome! There's so much more to explore next time!

[@jennyflowers4622]

I'm from Zacatecas and it's good to see that you loved this place, your video was fascinating.

[@Swampzoid]

Thank you for sharing these lovely and unique Mexican towns and cities. I love them all and so very much want to be there too.

[@davidostrowski679]

You're welcome man, thanks for watching and commenting as always!

[@mjc42701]

I agree, Mexico has it's own style, sure it has been influenced by other cultures but combined with the ancient native American culture it has its own unique personality. I love Mexico and your video's. Gracias!

[@davidostrowski679]

Gracias Mjc!! The fusion of cultures is great. I often wonder what Mexico would have been like today without the colonialism issue.

[@lorigranger5247]

Me and my husband are currently living in Zacatecas. I’m glad you enjoyed your visit to this beautiful city!

[@davidostrowski679]

Hey Lori! I did indeed! Will definitely be back later in the year!

[@amadanefer]

Querido David, gracias a tus maravillosos vídeos conozco más de mi propio país! !! Qué antojo con la empanada de chorizo!

[@davidostrowski679]

¡Nefer! ¡Estoy en Canadá ahora, pero planeo volver a México más tarde en el año!

[@amadanefer]

@@davidostrowski679 Great David !! More destinations and experiences 😀😘

[@racif]

Your montages are actually quite beautiful. Artistic. moving. Thanks again.

[@MrKimmerlino]

So good to watch this again..excellent! Thank you!! Mexico!! WOW...

[@davidostrowski679]

In Belgrade right now, missing Mexico like crazy!

[@jame3847]

Right David México its a unique place in the universe, I am very proud to say that I am Mexican and thanks for appreciate my country.🙏

[@moniksi]

Agree Zacatecas is very beautiful! And Mexico is unique! 💎🇲🇽

[@davidostrowski679]

Monik!!!! LOVE Zaca (much more than San Miguel LOL). I'll be in Canada on Sunday morning!

[@moniksi]

@@davidostrowski679 Lol Yes, I can see that in your comments 😊

[@erikawoods8975]

I love your style. You do an excellent job portraying every city you visit. Thank you ☺️

[@davidostrowski679]

Thank you Erika! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@purpleverse5472]

Hi David! You know I love your videos, I like what I'm getting to know about Zacatecas, I've never been there, it's a beautiful city, in some places I seem to go through the streets of downtown San Luis. And just at that moment you pass through alleys full of life and color that remind you that it is another place and its squares are unique, with a special peace. I found the attack by the pigeons very funny, and the canteen, perfect to end the day. This has been a video that touched something inside me, the architecture of Mexico is similar in some places to Spain, Italy and there is even a small town that seems to be taken out of London in 1900. And thanks to all the external influence and our pre-Hispanic culture, It gave a beautiful fusion, full of color, history, customs and beliefs unique in the world. I love my country, and I am proudly Mexican. Kisses ❤️😘

[@HistoricoSanSebastian2018]

Oh my God you went to the market and you passed right in front of where I always go to eat birria, I urgently need to go to Zacatecas. Beautiful, beautiful video. If I must say it, I love Zacatecas as much as my father did. Going to an authentic Mexican cantina was epic. I love your videos David. Thank you, thank you, thank you Friend.

[@davidostrowski679]

Azul! Thanks man! It was daunting for me to go in a cantina for some reason! Got some strange looks being a foreigner but in the end the staff were great

[@freddylopez2021]

BEAUTIFUL ZACATECAS THANKS FOR SHARING WELCOME TO MEXICO

[@davidostrowski679]

YOU'RE WELCOME FREDDY 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@lauraguerra6450]

"Mexico has its' own true identity" - Boom / Mic drop 🙌🏼 / 🇲🇽 will miss you! Epic editing from the first sip of mezcal to less than half the glass gone and the hair going wild! Mezcal is a magical thing. ps. Anytime, anywhere... Boing de Guayaba for me.

[@davidostrowski679]

Laura goes in the spam again. LOL. I actually said mic drop right after the identity bit but cut it out coz that child behind screamed at the exact moment! BOING BOING BOING!

[@lauraguerra6450]

@@davidostrowski679 niños horribles! jaja

[@davidostrowski679]

@@lauraguerra6450 not niños heroes that's for sure. Mucho niños in the proxima video. Accidentally joined a school trip

[@franciscosaldana2879]

David, you looked bombed out when you came out of 15 letras but looked like you were handling well, l laughed. Excellent videos of Zacatecas.

[@davidostrowski679]

lol i only had one mezcal but I'm a lightweight! That's why I don't drink alcohol very often!

[@sankaridevidasi]

Thank you man, for doing my country.... ENGLISH HUMANS! Now you are a live 🤲🏼👐🏼how is that!

[@Sheilawisz]

Exactly, Mexico has its own identity! The comparisons with Spain that other channels have made are somewhat fair, because Mexico inherited its historic architecture from Spain, but now they just keep doing that as Clickbait. Thank you David for a very honest and very authentic view of beautiful Zacatecas, I cannot wait for the following videos! Tip for everyone: Highland cities in Mexico have very strong and dangerous sunlight! Apply sunscreen often or wear a good sombrero, please.

[@davidostrowski679]

I could have done with a Sombrero! My skin is back to normal now luckily!

[@rafaelespinosa18]

Hola David, love guayava boing. Great videos as usual

[@davidostrowski679]

BOING for life!

[@aliciaflores5918]

Thank you for this ❤️I subscribed... your videos are amazing, i cried haha thank you for your kind words and showing everyone just how beautiful Zacatecas is ❤️🇲🇽

[@GlobalAdventurer]

Hola 🙋 Zacatecas has a lot of charm. It along with so many other towns in Mexico is on my long list. At 2:40 if you end up going to Serbia or any of the Balkan countries, they make "Bureks". Look similar to what you were eating. They are so good. I ate them almost every day. Serbia and Slovenia had the best😋

[@davidostrowski679]

I am 31% Serbian remember! It's on my list!

[@GlobalAdventurer]

@@davidostrowski679 Oh! That's right 👍 Since you like to eat, you'll have a good time there. For some reason they put lots of meat on sandwiches. They are huge and very affordable. And DELICIOUS! And since you like to smoke (I'm an ex-smoker), you'll be in the right place😀. Serbia, Croatia, Cairo and Turkey we're the most smoking places I've visited. But, of all the Balkan countries (I've been to almost all of them), Slovenia was the best overall. Safe enough to walk the streets at midnight. And more Bureks😋

[@jaimemsstamartinez7557]

Hi David good to see you again thanks for your videos !!

[@davidostrowski679]

You're welcome Jaime!

[@malice41414]

Hi Dave, I don't remember ever seeing any tourists there too. The last time that I was there must have been in 1983 or so. One of my mother's friend had a home in the middle of town. Behind those wooden doors that you see, was a courtyard. Interesting architecture behind those unassuming walls.

[@dimassunvalley]

I love clasic mexican cantinas.

[@davidostrowski679]

So much fun. I'll definitely go in more in future now they are less daunting!

[@dimassunvalley]

@@davidostrowski679 in mexico city is a tour bus take you to the best cantinas in centro historico some are since 1840s and still there.

[@davidostrowski679]

@@dimassunvalley how did I not know about this! Jaja. The one i said that was closed was at Plaza Garibaldi in CDMX. I think I got there too early. It's a lost video I never filmed!

[@jimjessup3666]

Love the bar scene!

[@davidostrowski679]

It was epic!

[@paulaharmony]

Como siempre...¡Gracias! Te vamos a extrañar porque te faltaron muchos lugares especiales que conocer pero ¡Bueno! ¡A seguir viajando y a ser muy feliz! Un abrazo.

[@aliciabarrios4973]

Costanzo.... 😍😍😍 Las nueces acaneladas y el chocolate de los duendecitos ¡mmmmm! El chocolate con leche le encanta a mí hijo mayor. Era también lo mejor de ir a Zacatecas, cuando niña, por los chocolates. Aquí en León no los vendían. By the way.... I was born in Zacatecas.

[@adrianadavila6676]

Hola David 🍷 Good afternoon my friend just beautiful.... 😫Costanzo chocolate l miss so much... Enjoy 🙋‍♀️

[@davidostrowski679]

COSTANZO ❤❤❤❤

[@Beats_By_G]

Another great video! I like your commentary at the end too; it's spot on.

[@dennishassler605]

Thanks for the informative videos. Cannot wait for my trip to Mex. again in three weeks time; I could stop at some of these towns you've visited.

[@davidostrowski679]

Do it! Zacatecas was awesome!

[@dennishassler605]

My favorite places in Mexico? Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco and Guanajuato.

[@davidostrowski679]

@@dennishassler605 love GTO! Wasn't a big fan of PV but I think it would be different if I was on a 2 week vacation for sure

[@dennishassler605]

@@davidostrowski679 - I liked your observations about San Luis Potosi. I know a Mex. guy that plans to return there someday and when I visited his Auto Repair shop I'd shout out "Hey, Theo, Grab your Speedos, we're going to Mexico!!" He loves Potosi, but most Mexicans love the place they came from it seems. I always ask where they came from and they are so upbeat and happy to report and, most often, I can say "Yes, I visited there and it's nice - we had a nice time there".

[@dennishassler605]

@@davidostrowski679 - I spend summers there in P.V. and it's the only resort community that's got a huge infrastructure. I have been visiting P.V. since it was a tiny village and I've got to say that part of Mex. in Jalisco has amazing people that help to make that region great.Amazing beaches South of town and they support the expat community as a welcomed part of the community.

[@pamdlev]

I enjoy your videos so much. You do amazing job making them.

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks Pam! I'm in Montreal! Still one from Mexico to come. I'll be back in Mex later in the year I expect

[@RuthiiD]

Hermosisimo ❤️ gracias por compartir 😊

[@Vancouver_Dan]

Another outstanding video! You are getting very good at this! You could be the hip (and interesting) Rick Steeves :) I know what you are saying about being intimidated by cantinas. Many seem dark and filled with quiet older men (or at least conversation stops when I walk in). The exception I have seen is Merida. They have legendary cantinas with excellent live music (starting around 6), happy hours, lots of dancing and free botanas (well, basically papas or popcorn with hot sauce in a bowl but, still, free).

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks Dan! I think you told me about cantinas in Merida before, I'm glad I'm not the only one. I liked the doors on this one, like an old wild west saloon, and darkness from outside! Most of the crowd in there were reasonably young, the barmen thought were a bit intrigued with me filming but by the end were all smiles and having a laugh. I planned a video in Mex City at a Cantina in Plaza Garibaldi but scrapped it because it turned out to be closed on that day, so I'm glad I got a chance to go to one!

[@enriquealfonsocastro5984]

You know to live.. I’m fascinated of your point of view

[@davidostrowski679]

Gracias Enrique!

[@santana898989]

David, thanks again for a great video. I'm really enjoying these. I miss Mexico so much and you've been to many more places than I. I know what you mean when entering a cantina. Especially when it has big doors and one can't look inside before going in. But it seems to always work out. Looking forward to more of your work. Take care amigo. Chau.

[@davidostrowski679]

Ulumalu! That's exactly what it was like! Old doors that I would describe like in an old wild west saloon movie, darkness inside!

[@esdrasdelsar619]

Wow wow awesome video!!!!

[@mottamottamota9316]

I hope you had the chance to go to the Virreinal Museum in Guadalupe, it owns an old library with european books from the XVI, XVII and XVIII centuries. Thanks for showing Zacatecas to the world, I call it -La joya de México- Ciudad con rostro de Plata y corazón de Cantera.(Pink Stone)

[@davidostrowski679]

Unfortunately I didn't! Someone else mentioned about Guadalupe but I chose to go to Jerez instead. I'm definitely going to be back in Zacatecas at some point next year as it's right up there with San Luis as a favourite place in Mexico. Thanks for the tip! I love libraries - my first ever Mexico video was at Biblioteca Vasconcelos in CDMX!

[@demiansolis]

Hi David. Well done. Think you captured Zacatecas identity in your video. Zacatecas is not as colorful or touristy as Guanajuato but has a splendid cultural life, which is amazing considering that it is a small city. One interesting point any visitor to Zacatecas must know is that its history is closely tied to silver. During the 17th century Zacatecas was one of the most important suppliers of silver of the Spanish Crown. Tons of silver were extracted from Zacatecas' mines and shipped to Mexico City where the mines owners would build sumptuous palaces for their families with all that wealth. The rest of the silver was shipped to Spain for the Spanish King. The road that linked Zacatecas to Mexico City is known as the King's Road and it has been designated a World Heritage site by the UN because through the King's Road not only silver was transported but also the European civilization (ideas, religion, art, science, technology, people from different races,etc) was spread. Rich colonial cities like Zacatecas were founded along the King's Road and they served as a base for the Spaniards to spread Christianity and the European thinking and way of life to remote places like the current Southeast and Southwest USA. There is a spectacular museum.of colonial art in a Guadalupe, a tiny city 30 mins away from Zacatecas city. The museum is located in a former Franciscan convent. The building itself is worthwhile the visit. Keep enjoying one of my favorite colonial cities in Mexixo. Cheers.

[@davidostrowski679]

Guess what part 3 of the series is all about amigo. The mines! This was part 2 of 4!

[@alexcorralgarcia]

Mango Boing is the best 😍

[@davidostrowski679]

LOVE IT!! Do they do an Uva Boing? I can't remember!

[@lauraarbuckle3181]

Thanks for quince let rad. I love your beatnik bent

[@veronicag2242]

LOL!! You found a Costanzo store!! 👏😁

[@davidostrowski679]

it was literally the first thing I saw when I got there. Princesas were calling me!

[@manuelmeza593]

Are you going to Oaxaca any time soon? I think you will love it you should go .Love you videos thank you for show people around the world what Mexico really is.

[@davidostrowski679]

I was in Oaxaca about a year ago amigo. Just the city for two days though to get a flight to Merida

[@manuelmeza593]

Tao of David thank you for had taken you time to replied.I hope you liked the city even thought you were couple days .

[@davidostrowski679]

@@manuelmeza593 jaja i hated it, i'm joking jaja. The video i did i there was more about my own frustration with travel than about the city itself lol

[@chrislopez3568]

Totally nailed it. Every place in mexico has its unique touch. Excellent job. Too bad Zacatecas is not in my agenda this year I only have slp. Gto. Leon. San miguel and qtro. Thanks for sharing

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks Mr Lopez!! Looking forward to hearing about your trip. I've never been to Leon but Erin has been a few times!

[@SD-gm4iy]

Just subscribed Loved it Thank you

[@davidostrowski679]

Welcome!

[@acuellar7438]

Nice conclusion.

[@davidostrowski679]

Gracias amigo!

[@OIRAMAGETRO]

Buen video amigo. Gracias. 😉

[@davidostrowski679]

Gracias!

[@zaysad2720]

también mi boing favorito es el de mango!!!! wow i loved your final thought, never heard someone saying such a thing. saludos David!

[@davidostrowski679]

Hey Zayda! Thanks, I didn't expect to say it until halfway through the video! Jeans update. As I've been wearing them everyday in Mexico like a proper Mexican man (jaja) they now have a hole in the ***** area. Could get awkward soon if I don't fix them! LOL

[@arturowagner4728]

That Tablones y Cantina "Navojoa" on 4:14 is named after my hometown!

[@michellenelson5920]

We really enjoy your videos!! Thank you! I am compelled to tell you that you should be eating better, less fried foods,more veggies and so on.

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks Michelle! Don't worry this food is just for video purposes!!

[@mitrobot8819]

Hi lm new subscriber thanks for showing my country to the world

[@davidostrowski679]

Welcome!

[@Aotruba]

Hi David - For tomorrow morning, have a chicken pozole (for hangovers).👍

[@davidostrowski679]

Haha i've recovered now, this was a week ago! I'll remember that for next time!

[@dimassunvalley]

You living the real mexico ..saludos!!

[@davidostrowski679]

Absolutely!

[@enriquemarquez8694]

yes, Zacatecas is very Mexico.. I kind of felt tube same when I went to Spain the first time.. there were elements of the culture and the urban aesthetic that reminded me of Mexico or of the ways of Mexico.. I realized the second or third time there that Spain was a different place with a different people and almost a different culture, removed (in time and space) from Mexico, and yet there was a certain alternate reality about the connection, and strangly it felt like home (and yet not). Chihuahua (my home state) is similar to Zacatecas in many ways (as well as to Durango and possibly San Luis).. the plastered adobe constructions of rural and urban Chihuahua (which sadly destroyed a lot of the old houses and buildings in part due to the effects of the proximity to the US). in bustling Barcelona I found similarities to an every day life that I'd experienced in the pueblo that I lived my childhood in the sierra of Chihuahua. Thank you David for sharing your Great Adventures

[@davidostrowski679]

Hey Enrique, it's strange because I've never been to mainland Spain (been to Canary Islands) so when I go I imagine I'll be comparing everywhere to Mexico!

[@enriquemarquez8694]

@@davidostrowski679 I think that maybe southern Spain (I've not been) might a bit more like Mexico.

[@dannhymir9678]

Well its funny you guys say that because a lot of places in Mexico were named by explorers, conquistadors, or settlers after their hometowns in Spain or places that reminded them of Spain. Take Jerez, Zacatecas for example, it was named so because it reminded a Spaniard of the Spanish town of Jerez de La Frontera--the place where the liquor sherry originates. The city of Zacatecas itself was early on referred to as the "Athens of Mexico" for its hill (Cerro de la Bufa), and its academic and artistic leanings. Zacatecas and Jerez have a lot of buildings dating from late 1500s-1700s, as well as post colonial 1800s-1900s. In Jerez you find the teatro, Royal Mint, and the jardines which have fountains adorned with the signs of the 3 major religions transplanted from Spain--the Christian cross, Jewish Star of David (many conversos came to the New World, Mexico especially), and Islamic crescent moon (again conversos). Zacatecas has a very important historical legacy both for Spain and Mexico--it was largely from the mines of Zacatecas that Spain was flush with gold and silver (silver is still mined to this day and has been one of the most productive silver deposits in the world). In fact many foreign (U.S , Canadian, Swedish, etc.) and domestic mining companies still extract a lot of ore and minerals in the state. Also many of the myriad Catholic religious orders originally had their homebase in New Spain in Zacatecas.

[@davidostrowski679]

@@dannhymir9678 yes! I described your point about Jerez de la Frontera in the Jerez video (haven't edited it yet!). I was already familar with Jerez in Spain because of the F1 race being held there in the 80s! That video will up over the weekend!

[@dannhymir9678]

@@davidostrowski679 Nice. I saw your SLP vid--we all get tired. Don't sweat it. Hope you at least have fun in Mexico and any travels beyond. Traveling is a gift I wish I could enjoy more often. Cheers, and good luck!

[@josemartinez-kd3dr]

I love your videos,the food,the places. And you, you are handsome 😁

[@davidostrowski679]

jaja gracias Jose although I'm hoping to lose some weight in Canada, damn comida Mexicana jajaja

[@mayavalencia514]

My fave boing flavors are guava and peach 😜

[@davidostrowski679]

YASSS Maya! I must say I do occasionally get the Guava one!

[@JoseRojas-fk1sp]

The best BOING is Guayaba flavor, enjoy our country and TAKE care, abrazos 👍

[@davidostrowski679]

jajaja mango will always be my favourite!

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

I am so jealous of your casual conversation. I feel I have to fill with more edited video montages because my dialogue (IMHO) sucks!

[@davidostrowski679]

Don't be silly I like your dialogue, you have personality and charisma sir which is missing from many. When I started 3 years ago my dialogue was diabolical! Where are you now?

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Thank you. I’m currently in Vallarta and will be heading to Guadalajara in about a week and a half. I didn’t think I would like PV this much.

[@davidostrowski679]

OMG I hated PV with a passion lol. Well mainly because I was there for 4 weeks but horrendously sick for 3 of them, so it was more me than PV! Plus I couldn't deal with people not even making an effort with Spanish in restaurants!

[@jairortega3877]

Sometimes when a place here looks amazing the people usually say "Wow it looks like Europe" but I'm not totally agree with that. I don't blame them, for sure there are going to be some similarities but at the end every country is different, and I believe that you already discovered how unique and diverse Mexico is :) We will miss your videos of here a lot, have an amazing trip to Canada

[@davidostrowski679]

It's funny because unlike most Brits I've never been to Spain (except the Canary Islands, so not mainland), so when I do go I'll probably be saying OMG this is Mexico! Thanks man, this is actually the 100th video I've done in Mexico! I'll be back at some point, ideally for Dia de los Muertos, if not, early next year.

[@jairortega3877]

hahah yeah, ainly the southern part of Spain looks very similar! It would be amazing to have more videos of you here, hope you can join us to the day of the deaths 🙌🏻 I would be glad to see that video

[@davidostrowski679]

@@jairortega3877 i did a couple dia de los muertos videos last year in cdmx

[@tinglestingles]

Reminds me of Guanajuato a bit... especially looking down...

[@tinglestingles]

HAHA! Well, it must be if you agree! I typed the comment while watching your video.

[@davidostrowski679]

Yep very similar, just minus the throng of expats!

[@SuperTorres75]

Yes, I love boing, and guava is my favorite flavor

[@davidostrowski679]

BOINGGG! I'M GOING TO GET SOME NOW!

[@colinchampollion5605]

@@davidostrowski679 ~You need to eat fresh sliced mangos not processed mango juice from a BOX and eat fresh vegetables and fresh GREENS😉😤😶😵!

[@davidostrowski679]

@@colinchampollion5605 i'm allergic to vegetables!

[@colinchampollion5605]

@@davidostrowski679 ~David that cannot be, never heard of such none sense, please explain yourself~handsome young man 😈😉?

[@davidostrowski679]

@@colinchampollion5605 I'm a carnivore. Vegetables are unnecessary!

[@desertpair2]

It's nice to see Zacatecas again, David. How much were those pastries?! 20 pesos or so? LOL. Funny stuff. And, Zacatecas may be "homey," but it certainly isn't "homely"! :o)

[@davidostrowski679]

Haha, i think they were 20 pesos? I was dying with laughter editing that part. I think the pigeons distracted me jaja

[@desertpair2]

@@davidostrowski679 You took a negative and turned it into a positive! :o)

[@Thelustral909]

I don't think there's any shame in saying that Mexico looks like Spain. We as Mexicans are proud of both of our roots. We're a mix of both European and Native Indigenous Mexican. The fact that there is strong evidence of both in our ancesteral heritage, whether its the old world architecture, language or food, its all a source of pride, because without this combination, our rich culture would not exist.

[@davidostrowski679]

Deffo, it's more aimed at foreigners and youtubers like me, I'm just fed up of hearing 'is this spain?!' (From myself included) when Mexico is indeed a fusion as you quite rightly say

[@bananapatch9118]

We are 2 years and 10 months from retirement and looking for a cool weather city. If we were your parents would you suggest Zacatecas, San Cristobal de las casas, or somewhere else ? Thx !

[@davidostrowski679]

Hey I've never been to San Cristobal but I'd definitely recommend Zacatecas. Beautiful city and lots of day trips possible. Nice and quiet too. Not a huge expat community compared to Cristobal or San Miguel etc

[@alejandroflores4022]

Salud amigo! La familia de mi madre es de Jerez Zacatecas, memorias

[@davidostrowski679]

Hola Alejandro! El video de Jerez es parte 4. Me encantó!

[@alfonsosolano2089]

So what does the "15 letras" mean?

[@davidostrowski679]

Apparently if you spell out LAS QUINCE LETRAS, there are fifteen letters in it JAJA

[@alfonsosolano2089]

@@davidostrowski679 Jajaja...I should've known. My contrymen always come up with funny names. 😂

[@davidostrowski679]

haha me to. It's simple when you think about it!

[@spookyryu]

Mexico is frankenstein pieces of other parts of the world patch together in a beautiful way, also tasty lol

[@davidostrowski679]

Yum yum i need tacos

[@raulmanzo276]

yes pyramids, cathedrals and food are our top heritage.

[@davidostrowski679]

I don't know I'm going to cope without the food amigo, but at least I might lose some weight jaja

[@vickLicona]

Guayava or Guava is one of my favorites!

[@ozzwald1849]

I From Zacatecas Come in, It’s Beautiful 🇲🇽

[@davidostrowski679]

❤ Zaca!

[@almarosaperez7196]

Hermoso zacatecas👍😍

[@salgamar5691]

Holaaaaa amigooooo!!!!!!!

[@davidostrowski679]

Hola amigo feliz miercoles!

[@SarahWuSLP]

Gorgeous!

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks Sarah!

[@SarahWuSLP]

@@davidostrowski679 I watch almost all your videos -- I'll try to comment more often!

[@thisisreallyverysilly]

In Toronto...happy to show you around if you're coming here...I don't use instagram and this isn't business related so don't want to email your business email.

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks man! I think I'm just going to be in Montreal though with a quick trip to Quebec city!

[@thisisreallyverysilly]

@@davidostrowski679 Well, if you change your mind...Toronto is the center of the universe according to every Torontonian lol

[@davidostrowski679]

@@thisisreallyverysilly i'll see what happens, I've got an English student in Toronto that I might visit so you never know!

[@rodolfotorres6572]

Cuando regreses a San Luis visita La Piqueria enfrente de plaza aranzazu whenever you're back to San Luis visit La Piqueria across the street from aranzazu plaza

[@aliciabarrios4973]

El boing de mango.... ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@davidostrowski679]

Mango!

[@tinglestingles]

Not too keen on Churches or Cathedrals... Unfortunately, I burst into flames if I ever enter one!!

[@davidostrowski679]

I'm surprised I don't considering my chequered past!

[@desertpair2]

tinglestingles: Me too, but I do appreciate the architecture. Still, it says something of the arrogance of colonial Spain to lavishly spend so much on cathedrals in an impoverished colony.

[@tinglestingles]

Denys A like all invaders... to the glory of their God?

[@dannhymir9678]

@@tinglestingles Well this would not be your cup of tea then. Zacatecas cities have cathedrals, churches, chapels, convents, and monasteries like the U.S. has Starbucks stores across from each other everywhere. Literally there are huge churches crossing the street from a basilica. Zacatecas was the homebase of nearly all major Catholic religious orders during the Spanish colonial period in New Spain (Mexico), and it was from that city that a lot of missionaries, priests, monks, nuns, and explorers set out to convert the natives to Christianity (and further afield sent to the Spanish Philippines). Some of these included Zacatecas born, and Albuquerque, NM explorer/conquistador Juan de Oñate.

[@dannhymir9678]

@@desertpair2 Except it was not an impoverished colony. New Spain, as Mexico was known then, was regarded akin as another kingdom (viceroyalty)/autonomous territory of Spain. Mexico City (New Spain) was the most important Spanish administrative center outside of Spain (oversaw much of North America and the Asian colonies like the Philippines), and at the time was considered wealthier and more established than any of the American British colonies. Aside from that it was thanks to the silver and gold mined at Zacatecas (and Peru) that Spain was flush with coin to fund all its European trade and wars (especially with the Low Countries). Spain had its golden period when the Mexican and Peruvian mines were the most active. Its also why Spanish galleons were the frequent targets of British (sanctioned by Queen Elizabeth) and Dutch pirates. Historical economists also determined that it contributed to inflation on the European continent. In fact it was from the abundance of Mexican gold and silver that Spain was able to create the world's first reserve currency--the "pieza de ocho" or piece of eight used all over Latin America, Europe, Asia (China, Philippines, Japan, etc.), Africa, and the British American colonies. Its denomination signature was the $$ sign (single S with two lines through or what we recognize today as the dollar sign). The two lines represented the pillars of Hercules. As said before because this Spanish/New Spain currency was widely used including in the American British colonies, the American founding fathers later adopted the sign for use for the dollar sign denomination after they declared independence from Great Britain. Its also why a variation remains in use for the Mexican peso.

[@TheAstroKid]

Hi, Is it easy to travel to ZAC?

[@davidostrowski679]

Hi I usually travelled from San Luis (2.5hr bus). I was back there again last month. You can also flu from cdmx I believe

[@DJmexecution]

juice box bang where you at?

[@dorianbelen]

Yo creo que si se ve un 50% de Europa y 50 por ciento de la libertad que no tiene europa. Ya que el mexicano. aun tiene la libertad de hacer lo que quiere. Simple y sin tantas reglas! Es lo que tiene admirado a los visitantes extranjeros. El Aire de libertad!

[@dorianbelen]

Adrián Durán. si es cierto. Yo Creo que el parecido de Mexico a europa. es al toque arquitectonico de hace un siglo entre pueblos magicos. yo tambien vivo en USA. y las ciudades del sur. son muy diferentes al norte. aqui. Santa fe New Mexico. es un autentico pueblo mexicano. no hay ninguna ciudad en EU. igual

[@marcarcoria7672]

I had your "crime" experience on facebook . someone on my friends list posted that they had cancelled their trip to san miguel. Because of the rampant crime and its not safe .......i tore them a new one ! I cant remember what us city they were from but it was one with a massive crime rate.

[@hectorcampos9244]

May be Chicago.

[@mariatorrez7325]

Yo soy de zacatecas

[@davidostrowski679]

VIVA ZACATECAS!

[@elizabethbenitez6199]

Guava Boing!!!

[@JobSalazar]

Hey bud, I think 🤔 that is not a sun burn that you getting from the sun, no sir, I think you are turning into a Mexican Beatle...get it? Ha ha ... anyway amigo, Mexico is been compere with other countries of the world, I as a Mexican don’t feel offend it by cause I know the my country as we all say here “ como Mexico no hay dos” “ like Mexico is no other” Salud ! 🥂

[@davidostrowski679]

Good thinking amigo. I've noticed some people get really offended by it in the past and got me thinking, hence this video! I've never been to Spain so when I do go I'll probably be saying this looks like Mexico for sure!

[@Sheilawisz]

My sister loves Mezcal and she drinks it neat, but I do not like it at all. Mezcal is too earthy for me, and I am not fond of its other flavors either. My strong drink of choice is a good London Dry Gin, but most of the times I drink only wine and beer.

[@davidostrowski679]

I have to admit, Mezcal tool some time to get used to! I'm not really an alcohol drinker these days but I'm more of a wine man. My mother drinks gin! She always used to tell me not to drink it as it makes you depressed!!

[@sankaridevidasi]

Boing de Guayaba!

[@colinchampollion5605]

Hello David😈😉

[@davidostrowski679]

Bonsiour french UFO man

[@linagil1217]

Subtitulos please !!!! 😏

[@davidostrowski679]

Hay subtítulos en 5 idiomas ... haga clic en los subtítulos. Los hice antes de subir el video !!

[@katesforza5833]

"Las quince letras" has 15 letters lol

[@davidostrowski679]

jaja I realised that afterwards!