Sunny Days and Umbrellas

Here in Fresnillo, the sun can be pretty intense at times. Because we are at a high altitude, it can often feel hotter than it actually is. Something I have noticed a lot of Mexicans do here is use umbrellas...on sunny days! They use them like the old-fashioned parasols and carry them when they are walking to protect themselves from the sun. Apparently, it provides a nice spot of shade from the blazing sun. I always thought parasols were really neat when I was younger so maybe I should look for a cute umbrella and try this idea out myself. :)