Wow! After a whirlwind month in Oaxaca, I am now settling into the very different city of San Cristobal de las Casas, in the state of Chiapas. It is the farthest South I will get. I am feeling quite introverted and am resting up for my busy April in Puebla. I will be sticking closeContinue reading “San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas!”
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Hard to Say Goodby to Oaxaca
The last two weeks in Oaxaca were chock full of activities! This part was planned with my friend, BJ. It was so fun to have her here! Oaxaca had its violent struggles around 2006, but by 2012 peace was on its way back and now the city is experiencing a boom of good fortune where,Continue reading “Hard to Say Goodby to Oaxaca”
Oaxaca – You Are the Best!
I know I have said this before, but I really mean it this time! The art, music, dance, weather, people and hills make me believe that Oaxaca is the best city I have visited. First “Home” in Oaxaca “La Calera is a former limestone factory now functioning as venue for social and cultural events, complemented with lofts available for shortContinue reading “Oaxaca – You Are the Best!”
Adios Melaque – Hola Oaxaca
Trips to Barra de Navidad from Melaque My first trip to Barra I walked the beach for about 45 minutes to the other side of the Baía de Navidad (Bay of Christmas). Barra feels bigger to me, even though it is the same size. It seems to have more shops and restaurants focused on tourists,Continue reading “Adios Melaque – Hola Oaxaca”
Lots to do In & Near Melaque
Wednesday Market I was amazed at the size of this market, given how small the town is. It seems to be laid out in a big cross going about five blocks long in each direction. Folks set up in the morning and take it down by evening. One of my favorite booths is the “DutchContinue reading “Lots to do In & Near Melaque”
More Melaque
What a difference a few degrees make! The weather has cooled only slightly, with highs now in the mid 80’s (instead of high 80’s), lows in the high 60’s (instead of the mid 70’s), and humidity in the 70’s (instead of the 80’s). In the morning and evening I can now feel a bit ofContinue reading “More Melaque”
Life in Melaque
Recent statistics lists Melaque’s population at 7,569 with about 3% of the population as indigenous and almost 40% people coming from outside the state of Jalisco. I wonder if the large number of American and Canadians that come for three months in the winter are accounted for? I was surprised to read that close toContinue reading “Life in Melaque”
Adjusting to the Slow Life!
After a sweet layover in LA, I arrived in Manzanillo’s precious, colonial airport – and got to walk off into the warm day! There were only three planes on the tarmac! A long wait for immigrations and customs, so I got to chatting with the people in line. Lot’s of Canadians from BC and Ontario.Continue reading “Adjusting to the Slow Life!”
San Miguel de Allende – Revisited!
Wow – what a difference three months makes! SMA is less crowded, the ex-pats seem more Mexican, the weather is a tad cool and beautifully sunny! Between two colds and low internet speed, I was unable to post this blog sooner than now. I am now in a hotel preparing to fly home on ThanksgivingContinue reading “San Miguel de Allende – Revisited!”
Cruz Family Visits Mexico!
What a joy to meet them, on two separate flights, early on the morning of October 25th! After checking into our Air BnB we quickly found our way to the Avenida Paseo de la Reforma, where Día de los Muertos was gearing up with local art. We took a bus tour and wandered around inContinue reading “Cruz Family Visits Mexico!”
My México Travels 