En el calle (in the street)

Monday July 4, 2005 - 12:18PM EDT

The laws around here are rather lax compared to the United States. Especially the laws concerning road safety and alcohol. A typical night outing for those of my age group may consist of driving the liquor store to get a bottle of rum and a bottle of coke. Then driving to the club. Parking in the street outside the club, opening your hatchback to blast some music and proceed to get wasted right there in the street where about 25 other people with hatchbacks are doing the same thing. After you've had your fill you drive back home while blowing through as many red lights as possible. Did I mention that you also drive with a cup of rum and coke in one hand. If you get stopped by the police (which you never will) the cop will probably ask you for a sip and tell you to have a nice night. The police have too many other things to worry about, like taking bribes.