On January 24th I started my six week intensive language program: four hours of individual instruction and two hours, one-on-one, with a conversation guide. The program also includes two excursions and a daily lunch that fed me through the next morning! The first three weeks I stayed with the same host family I had inContinue reading “Spanish Institute of Puebla”
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Relaxing at the Beach
Transition to San Patricio, or Melaque, on the Pacific Coast of Jalisco On my last night in San Miguel de Allende my friend, Robin, and I checked off another rooftop restaurant – this one called Zumo Rooftop Restaurant. SMA has a long list of rooftop restaurants, as the night sky is filled with beautiful viewsContinue reading “Relaxing at the Beach”
!Feliz Navidad!
Since returning from San Luis Potosí, I have been enjoying watching San Miguel de Allende get dressed up for Christmas! Of course the best was to do that is to walk around at night. And, no matter where you go, it is the Parroquía that draws your attention. In the center of town you seeContinue reading “!Feliz Navidad!”
Back in SMA
My Home: Chonitos #5 Olga is my hostess and lives at Casa Dorotea with her son, who goes to university. In addition there are three other “guests” besides me. We each have single rooms and two of us share a bathroom. We all share the kitchen, dining room, living room, patio and roof patio. OlgaContinue reading “Back in SMA”
Epilogue
How am I adjusting? How are any of us adjusting? This is a whole new world for many of us. I was delighted to actually see my sister and nephew with my eyes, even if I could not hug them. It felt strange that she put latex gloves on to accept my gifts. I reallyContinue reading “Epilogue”
My Traveling Shoes are Home . . . For Now . . .
This started as an exploration of how I saw the Corona Virus pandemic impacting San Cristóbal de las Casas. But as the days went on, it turned into the story of me coming home. I have been practicing social distancing and struggling with decisions, so it has been difficult to get photos that I like.Continue reading “My Traveling Shoes are Home . . . For Now . . .”
Feeling Safe in San Cristóbal
I’ve been getting some questions about COVID-19 in Mexico. As internet is so slow, my blogs are almost a week behind. So, next week you will see me tackle that topic. We are behind the US and I see the same avoidance from top political leaders. For now, days generally pretty beautiful, with plenty ofContinue reading “Feeling Safe in San Cristóbal”
San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas!
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!”
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”
My México Travels 