Category Archives: Travel

A week of Día de Muertos à la Mexico City — Part I

(Sharp transition from my last post.) Lyn and I just got back from a week in Mexico City (aka CDMX) where we went to the wedding of one of my students. Our very first Mexican wedding! What a joyous occasion and a lovely event. I even danced! Felicitades Arni y Alejandra, y gracias por laContinue reading “A week of Día de Muertos à la Mexico City — Part I”

After Arrival

In my last post, I described the arduous drive from Querétaro to Merida. Here’s what has been happening since. Our Airbnb We booked a cute little Airbnb for a month, figuring that we would need at least that long to conclude the purchase of our home and get some initial repairs done. It is aContinue reading “After Arrival”

It’s 2020 and I’m such a slacker!

Geez Louise, it’s been about 6 months since I’ve written anything here. Of course, like everyone on the planet, the advent of the new year means a new resolution to do better. Well, let’s just see how that goes. So, to catch you all up, Lyn and I are still living in Querétaro and teachingContinue reading “It’s 2020 and I’m such a slacker!”

Chunk 3: Tamasopo & San Luis Potosí

The saga continues… Our next stop was Tamasopo, which is known for its “cascadas” or waterfalls. As with those falls at the beginning of our trip, I expected these to be somewhat remote. I was wrong! In Tamasopo, the waterfalls are right on the road, easily accessible by car, and surrounded by conveniences such asContinue reading “Chunk 3: Tamasopo & San Luis Potosí”

Chunk 2: Xilitla & Hotel Tapasoli

Ok, since I have a little time, I’m going to fill in the blanks about my winter vacation. As you know, one of the teachers (Jodi) from the TEFL program in Puerto Vallarta come to visit us in Querétaro. She and I took a driving vacation to some of the most amazing places. Here’s whereContinue reading “Chunk 2: Xilitla & Hotel Tapasoli”

Felices Fiestas!

Christmas is coming and the geese are getting fat. I’ve been putting pennies in the old men’s hats! This time of year, a lot more of the beggars are children. It makes me very sad. They wait at the corners and approach the cars while they are waiting for the light. I try to keepContinue reading “Felices Fiestas!”