After over a year of non-stop living and traveling throughout central Mexico we’ve found the need to be resourceful and flexible when planning meals to cook at home. We love Mexico and Mexican food but also love cooking our long time favorite American, Thai, Indian and Italian dishes. With a few adaptations and changes we’ve…
Tzintzuntzan: Day trip to the P’urhépecha pyramids
Photo Albums (Above: Click on a thumbnail photo to view the desired gallery) Go back to main gallery > We decided to take a combi (public transport van) with a friend and spend the afternoon exploring Tzintzuntzan (pronounced “sen SOON san”, the ruins, ancient olive trees at the monastery grounds and scope out some of…
We’re definitely not in Oregon, anymore: Strange, surprising & unusual things we’ve seen in Mexico
It seems like every day we run across something new on our travels that gives us pause, makes us smile or just makes us scratch our heads. Here’s a list of some of the most notable ones: Saw a guy walking his duck down the road the other day It’s not uncommon to see someone…
Language, culture & climate challenges in paradise: Life on Isla de la Piedra, Mexico (Part 2)
The Language When we crossed the border into Mexico on November 11, 2022 it had been over thirty years since I’d spoken Spanish to any extent. Sure, I grew up spending time in Mexico with my family and shopping in Tijuana and later, as an adult, had my own extended forays camping in more off-the-beaten-path…
Language, culture & climate challenges in paradise: Life on Isla de la Piedra, Mexico (Part 1)
I spent years looking forward to a long stay on Isla de la Peirdra (Stone Island) just across the channel, south of Mazatlan. Having been to Mazatlan in the late 80s I could not wait to return with my son for a visit and to see if perhaps we could add Mazatlan to the list…
