Skim Surfers in Puerto Vallarta (Rule of Thirds)
The high waves caused by the ‘king tide’ brought out the skim boarders in Puerto Vallarta. They were fascinating to watch as they waited for just the perfect wave, then somehow […]
Category Archives: Mexico
Best Food In and Around Mexico City’s Zócalo
We always stay in the Mexico City’s Zócalo (Main Plaza) partly just because there are so many fabulous places to eat there! Breakfast choices are numerous and include three pastry […]
The Postal Palace, aka Palacio Postal, in Mexico City
A small plaque reads: “En este sitio estuvo el Hospital Real de Terceros, demolido para construir el Palacio Postal, o Quinta Casa de Correos, en 1902, siendo una obra arquitectónica […]
Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City
Completed in 1934, the Palacio de Bellas Artes is the result of having two different architects, Adamo Boari who designed the initial Neoclassical exterior in 1904, and Federico Mariscal who took […]
What to Eat in Puebla: The Best from the Region
The best food I had in Puebla, Mexico. Cemitas. At the restaurant Sabor a Puebla (Taste of Puebla) we tried Cemitas, a torta (sandwich) of the gods, a regional treat from […]
Barra de Navidad, Malaque & Colimilla on the Pacific Coast of Mexico
Barra de Navidad is not the most glamorous place… …but the people are friendly.The surf can be quite high in Barra de Navidad so most families stick to the lagoon […]
The Desert Landscapes of the Southern US & Mexico
I was very privileged last year to have clear skies as we flew over extraordinary desert landscapes on our way to Mexico City. Wind-blown snow over the sand and rocks of […]
