From Puerto Escondido, we drove half a day to Huatulco, in the state of Oaxaca. This town is bordered by big enclosed resorts and fancy personal properties on the ocean. Jared had to drive and look at nearly every beach possible, of which there were many. We realized this place would be an ideal place to take a relaxing vacation…it is not your typical beach town, as it does not have big hotels and businesses located right on the...

Getting closer, folks. I have now caught up to MARCH blogging. Yes, it is July tomorrow….which means I’m only 4 months behind!  Ahhhh!!   But after today’s post, I will have covered at least half a month, and I’ll be closing in!! In an effort to speed up March, here is March in a whirlwind… First…just not-so-uncommon-but-I-still-find-funny daily life in Mexico…. The girls’ private bilingual...

Remember how I said I love the Tonala Friday market?  Most Lake Chapalans balk at the idea of going to Tonala on the busiest day of the week…but we LOVE it! So, with our friend, Nicholle, from Alaska in tow…we first headed out and did a quick sweep of Tlaquepaque before taking her to the Tonala market!  The pigeons in Tlaquepaque were again out in full force… We found some grub to eat.  It was...

Can you say that 10 times fast? Or one time?  It is pronounced: TLAH-KAY-PAH-KAY It is one of our favorite places to visit in Guadalajara. They have a great centro with a beautiful wide walking/shopping street full of fancy restaurants and beautiful galleries and shops. We decided to take my husband’s parents there for the first time! Ethan was entertained for a loooong time watching a local...

Walmart runs some crazy produce deals on occasion. You can always tell when a super big deal is running, because the locals raid the stand and clear it out fast. One thing I’ve learned is that it is not unusual to peel your corn before you buy it. I’m not sure if this is to reduce the final weight of the product you buy, or if they feel it is just easier to get the mess done in the store, instead of at home!  Either...

 …until you remember that Mexicans are weather-wimps!  Seasonal temperatures only vary a slight bit, so 5 to 10 degrees F may cause the locals to shiver and buy parkas at Walmart. Oh, and they do.  Watch out, folks…it might get into the 60’s!! p.s. I admit, I’ve joined the crowd of weather wimps. My daily attire now consists of jeans and a sweater, with warm fuzzy slippers!  It’s amazing...