While Cascadas is certainly the class of the Zona hotels right now, it's still a Zona Hotel. This means a plain room with a VERY small bath, Cramped shower with occasional hot water issues (though I've never had a problem), sheets that are of dubious standards, towels that may or may not be all that clean, etc. Yeah, there are "jacuzzi suites", but they're not that much different then the regular rooms.

Some months back, I picked up a sheet set at Target I often use when I'm staying there, as the sheets they use are a bit on the 'worn' side, if you know what I mean. I also have a couple of nice towels that I bring for similar reasons. Think I spent something like $30 for everything.

I'm sure that this may sound nuts to all of you, but this started when I wanted to do something unusual and nice for una amiga especial. (this was before she'd agree to going away from La Zona with me) I'll tell you, it made a HUGE impression on mi amiga!

On the first trip with this stuff, I also brought a bunch of the 'travel' size shower gels and shampoos from my far flung business trips, a new tooth brush for her, as well as the sheets & towels. (BTW she was actually thrilled when I told her to keep the tooth brush, shower gel, shampoo and mesh sponge) Also brought some munchies and drinks, which I stuck, into a soft sided cooler I'd brought. (I got the room-cleaning guy to get me two buckets of ice for the cooler). When I got there, I remade the bed with my sheets and stashed the regular linens above the closet. I laid out the other stuff, so that it would all be ready when I came back to the room with mi amiga.

When we got to the room, mi amiga was SURPRISED. She spent the minutes going from surprise to surprise in the room, and each thing seemed to thrill her more than the last. She'd never seen any of the drinks that I brought, (Trader Joe's Specials) The toiletries were much of a mystery to her, and the fluffy towels were a big hit, as were the fresh sheets on the bed. When she'd finished her 'tour', mi amiga gave me a GIANT hug coupled with a passionate kiss.

The first thing she wanted to do was take a shower. I agreed and asked to join her. She wasn't really sure what to do with the mesh-sponge and shower gel (thank you f Raddison Hotels or the gel and shampoo). So, I took them from her and lathered her up with the gel and sponge. At first she started giggling, and telling me, "muchas cosquillas." Then came my turn and she had all kinds of fun with the lather and suds. She gave me a beard and drew words in the suds. After we'd rinsed off, I shampooed her hair, and then put conditioner on it as well. She strongly approved of the scent of the stuff I brought, and just cooed as I massaged her scalp. Once we were again rinsed off and done with our shower, I took to toweling her off.

I rubbed the soft towel all over her body and made sure to dry her off everywhere. She then did the same for me. Once our bodies were dry, I took out one of the 'hand towels' and dried her hair. Then I wrapped my arms around her and just held her to me. I could feel her body shiver and then stop. Then she shivered again. I turned her around and found that she was crying. I asked her why the tears and her answer kinda surprised me. She wrapped her arms around me and told me that nobody had ever been this kind to her before. I told her that I found that hard to believe and she pulled away and looking me dead in the eye said, "es verdad." I don't know if it was the truth or not, but I don know that from that evening on, every moment with esta amiga especial was magic.

Several weeks later she left the business, though, I continued to 'date' her. Sometimes I 'helped her out'. Sometimes I didn't. Often we would stay at PA or HA, which she liked even more. After a few months of this, she left TJ 'to take care of her grandma'. (I know that she went home, but I have no idea what became of her after that)

Since then, I've adopted a similar MO for las amigas especiales, and found that showing a little effort and affection towards las chicas pays HUGE dividends. Most guys don't show las chicas much, if any, extra kindness. I know that I'm not alone in having this type of attitude with las chicas, and I know that others who share this approach find similar results to what I've outlined here.

I'm not saying that every chica will respond well to this, but the 'special' ones will.

What I am saying is that with a little effort and investment on your part, you can have an EXSTREAMLY GFE. You can do this at Cascadas, or at once of the 'fancier' hotels. It's all up to the individual.


StrikeEagle

Cool story SE, one thing about the Cascadas that kinda bugs me is no blankets! When it was hot I didn't care at all but it's getting a little colder lately. Last Monday night I got stuck with room 232, REAL noisy from the club and guys in the hallway washing the walls or something at 2am. I'm sticking with the 4th and 5th floors from now on. Still better than Sunday night when I ended up with a room at Hotel Coahuila, it's a shame AB girls can't go to Cascadas anymore as I really dread the HC.

Oh I know, SE just how big a bag do you lug with you when you go to TJ? If I bring one at all it's just enough for a change of clothes...I can't imagine loading up sheets and towels though I can definitly see where it helps you score points if you have a fave that's staying at the hotel.

StrikeEagle,

"I'm not saying that every chica will respond well to this, but the 'special' ones will."

I agree totally. It appears you've also discovered the power of "la bolsa de la fiesta" (the party bag).
All of us who have discovered its power owe a debt of gratitude to the original "Bumpy Bag"!
Salud! And the "sabiduria de la fiesta" (party wisdom) passes from generation to generation.

Regards,
RickFeliz

So what size sheets did you get for TJ short time hotel duty? It seems to me all the beds look like "full" size. I guess "queen" size sheets might be a little large? "Flat" sheets may be more versatile than "fitted"?

SE.....damn boy, you got style!

Although I'm too new to the Zona to have a "favorita" I can count on for an "extended" visit, I am particular when it comes to personal hygine and SE's post regarding the "quality linen" at Cascadas got me thinking.....so last night I stopped at "ROSS" department store(I guess they are everywhere)picked up a sheet set(flat) and some bath towels. Total tab = $20

For $20 bucks I'm not going to bother lugging them back. It's worth the money knowing the only stains on the sheets are MINE!!!!

BillyPV,
Give the sheets to the chica - I'm sure she will appreciate them - not for your aroma or your leavings.

Lord, how could I have forgotten about the "Bumpy Bag"!!! Shoot, I even saw a post from him just a few weeks back. But, I never really made the connection. Please, don't tell me that I'm already having 'senior moments'.

As I recall, you are also one who shares similar practices in this manner. In fact, it is from your 'mejor para ambos' from which many of my ideas came. Prior to your writing about that phrase, I never had a concise way way describing my philosophy towards las chicas. Thank You! My basic concept is to show mi amiga the same care and friendship that I wish her to show to me. The thing is that since we are coming from such different social viewpoints, our expressions are often magnified in the eyes of the other. But, I am also careful to keep my mindset such that little things that mi amiga may do are understood by me as being as meaningful as she intends them to be. So, the 'social viewpoint' thing really goes both ways.


Redongdo,

About Cascadas, I totally agree with you. The second and third floor SUCK. I always get the fourth or preferably the fifth floor. BTW these are the same floors that many of las chicas live on.

My bag is a standard carry-on shoulder bag. It's like a 'sports' bag. As I recall, it's about 14"x14"x23", with two 'end cap' compartments and a pair of small front pockets as well as the main compartment.

As for hauling this stuff with me, well…. The entire sheet set came in a package that was about the size of two hard cover books, so I strive to get them folded into that same size. I usually end up fairly close, but I only take one of the pillow covers with me. I put the drinks inside of one of those 'tube' coolers that I cut in half. Three cans per tube. The hand towels are pretty easy to roll up and stick between the tubes at the bottom of the main compartment. The bath towels and sheets go on top of this 'bottom pack' with the sheets on edge against one end of the bag. On top of this goes my change of shirt, and there's still a little extra room for little stuff if I need it. One end compartment is my 'shaving kit' and my underwear and socks. The other is free for munchies etc. The front pockets hold the 'bath goodies' etc. (remember all of these are those little packages of shampoo and stuff that you get in hotels. As much as I travel, 78k miles in the last six months, I get to stock away TONS of this stuff. And, the Raddison and Marriott chains both use 'travel size' bottles of the Bath and Body products.)

What about 'overflow'? On a TJ trip this summer, I ran across a street vendor selling nice black leather backpacks for $15 each. (Talked him down to $10 each, so I got two of them) On the Rare occasion (only happened twice) that I can't get everything I'm bringing in to my main bag, I'll stick the extra stuff in to this backpack and strap it to the top of my shoulder bag. (It fits just perfectly, and I can still carry everything using the main shoulder strap. Though by this point, it is getting a little heavy and I end up switching shoulders as I walk across the boarder)
As to winter, I haven't figured out a fix for the blanket issue just yet. I'm thinking of just getting another one of those 'throws' that the street vendors sell in TJ, and using that. I actually have one that I bought for my home that would work great. (good size, warm and fluffy, and just perfect for cuddling with una amiga especial) I'm thinking that I'll just lay it through the shoulder strap across the top of my bag. But, this will preclude me from being able also to carry the backpack. (Both of them won't fit, I've tried. I suppose I could just use the backpack, as it's intended, if I really need to carry in that much stuff.)


El Cabrio,

I got a Queen sheet set. (1 fitted sheet, 1 flat sheet, and two standard pillowcases) You're right, the queen is a little big on some beds, but it's not a big deal at all. And, as you suggested, in the summer, we often used only the flat sheet.


Billypv,

I'd be careful about just leaving the stuff in the room when you leave. Don't want to be labeled as a "money man" by the hotel staff, and some chicas will view you as 'wasteful'. You could offer to let la chica keep them, but she'd need a boleta of some sort to carry the stuff. However, this 'might' be a very big gift for a first time stay with some chicas. (it all depends on where she is coming from on the socioeconomic ladder)

I always give mi amiga whatever drinks and munchies are left over, and make sure to have una boleta for her to use for this. This leaves me with more than enough room in my bag in which to stuff the linen Also, I tell mi amiga, "Esta para los dos, solamente. Esta es proque a mi, tu estas muy especial para mi corazon". (Anyone, please feel free to correct my Spanish grammar)


One last thing. When I first started carrying my bag in, I could count on getting 'red lighted' at the customs station. The first four trips I got stopped. Only the first two times did they make me unpack everything, and I think that they were a bit disappointed that there was nothing incriminating or taxable in there, even though there was, to them, an amazing amount of stuff stashed in that bag. (one of the guys actually said something about how much stuff I was bringing with me) The third and fourth time they buzzed me, but just opened the bag and felt inside with their hands before waving me through. Since then, I almost never get a red light. (Now, watch, I'll get a red light this weekend AND they'll make me unpack everything.)

Thanks for the feedback, guys. As I've said before, this doesn't work for every chica, but it does for the 'special' chicas.


StrikeEagle

hey strike- I think it's "bolsa" for a bag.
A

Right, you are, Sr. Amamenena.

Gracias!


SE

What really makes me chuckle is those special moments at the border when they decide to search YOUR bag. Before the search started, I told them up front, in answer to their question: what were you doing in Mexico? "Fucking Wh---s".

It was not necessary for me to bluff and fumble on interogation about the purpose of my bags contents.

El Cabrio,

I've never been fully inspected. I've been asked what was in my bag, and my response is always the same.

I swing my bag to my front and begin to open it as I tell them that inside is only some personal belongings and nothing that I didn't bring into Mexico. They ask me if I'm bringing back any booze or drugs, and I tell them 'no'. By this time they can see my shirt neatly folded as the top layer of my bag. At this point, they just wave me through.


StrikeEagle

Strike,
I think the word you want to use is "maleta" for suitcase; "boleta" doesn't mean anything; "boleto" is a ticket (for a plane, movie, etc.)

Anyways, good post.

ElGenio

SE, damn good post. What you did for your fav was huge for her. Women love this stuff, whether it be a single rose at the right moment, or fresh linens, etc...

What this also shows is how you used your experience growing up in the good ole USA to your advantage. Many of these chicas come from poor backgrounds and although they make lots of money, they don't have the "worldliness" (lack of a better word) that we take for granted in our middle class society. You put that and modest resources to effective use. Even though it was paid sex, it showed that it, and she, was special. Excelente, SE, and thanks for your posts.

Celtics

SE, you mentioned a key reality: Every time I make a motion to show them my stuff . . . THEY DECLINE!

Raise your hand with any parcel and by the time you speak they will be waiving you through.

You can skip the whole red light bit for $1.25. Just take the Revolution bus across from the trolly stop. It will stop by the taxis if you absolutely have to walk or take a taxi. Otherwise just walk the short distance from the bus stop on Rev.

Imagine being "red lighted" while unknowingly walking beside Billlypv. "Hey Senor, what's this white powder in your friend's bag?"

Sorry Billy, I couldn't let that one pass by. And I love your posts so don't think I am dumping on you.