During the Southwest trip, I could experience many different things between Spokane and Japan. I could learn people's thoughts about nature and customs.
First, I'd like to write about the scenery. The land was so different. It was very dry and flat so there were few tall plants expect cacti. I was often thirsty. The sky was sooo wide and near to me, so I felt I could touch the sky. Moreover, the night sky was impressive. In the Grand Canyon, I could see the most beautiful night sky I've ever seen. The stars were shining and shooting stars could be seen. Also, I could see the Milky Way Galaxy! How beautiful it was! In Spokane, I had thought the sky was nicer than that of Japan, but the Grand Canyon's sky was beyond Spokane. Also, the buildings were different. Most of them were adobe style, so the city was like a sand city, monotone and simple.
Second, Southwest food was very fresh for me. Most foods contained chilies and beans. They were a little bit spicy but very delicious. Many people were eating colorful salads or something containing chilies. I felt how the chili was one of the most important foods for them. Also, I was very surprised when I knew we could eat a cactus's flower. In a gift shop, there were many cactus things like cactus candy and cactus jam. It tasted good so it surprised me more.
Third, I could see the coexisting of Native Americans and Mexicans. They cherish their cultures and I felt it was a very good thing to keep their cultures. However, when I visited Acoma Pueblo, a guide said if a man marries another country's woman, they can't enter the pueblo's community. I was sad about it but I also felt they couldn't help doing that to keep their culture.
This trip was really good for me because I could know about other country's culture and learn to be respectful.
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