Tag: mexico
group name: travelbums
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August 11, 2006 06:03 PM EDT --
After having such a wonderful experience at the Iberostar Lindo in the Mayan Riviera last year we decided to go back for this year's family vacation. We had heard rave reviews of the newest Iberostar . . . more
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July 17, 2006 01:01 AM EDT --
We just returned from a week long trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Overall, the people were very friendly. It rained in the evenings and sometimes during the day, but that's to be expected for . . . more
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March 13, 2008 08:29 PM EDT --
So just for fun I thought I would take my bunny to Mexico. She had a blast!
We had cinnamon rolls before we left for the airport.
We did logic problems on the plane.
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March 18, 2007 04:34 PM EDT --
my Azerbaijan series will return next week.
"Your life will be in danger," my friend Bill had told me the afternoon of my flight to Oaxaca in early December.
His warning was bracing. . . . more
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August 11, 2007 01:31 PM EDT --
I took a road trip from Zihuatanejo to visit Paracho, a town that is famous for it's luthiers. "What are luthiers?" you ask. Those are guitar makers. But, on the way I stumbled upon a beautiful . . . more
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April 20, 2008 01:54 PM EDT --
In Mexico this spring we took a road trip through many small towns. By far one of my favorites was Santa Clara del Cobre. A colonial town famous for its hand hammered copper. With just . . . more
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March 09, 2008 10:17 PM EDT --
Last week I was traveling in Mexico, exploring some small villages around Lake Patzcuaro in the state of Michoacan. Each of the towns around the lake specializes in a different craft. One . . . more
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March 23, 2008 08:49 PM EDT --
While sitting on the balcony of my room in beautiful, downtown Zihuatanejo I looked down and decide to take a few photos. The inspiration for this was a series of paintings by, fellow Gatherer, Warren . . . more
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August 19, 2007 12:03 PM EDT --
Uruapan is a bustling city in the heart of the Mexican state of Michoacan. Traffic jams. Narrow streets. A quarter of a million people. But, hidden in a ravine in the middle of the city is an oasis. Eduardo . . . more
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September 15, 2007 10:33 AM EDT --
After a couple of road trips through Michoacan, Mexico I started noticing that there were some really cool churches. Some were adorned with angels, flowers, and other carvings. Others were not as ornate . . . more
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August 26, 2007 10:27 PM EDT --
November 20th. La Dia de la Revolucion. And what's a Mexican holiday without a parade? The parade is made up mostly of school children. And it lasts for hours!
Join me in watching the parade in Zihuatanejo... . . . more
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December 11, 2007 01:18 PM EST --
I've mentioned it before, but let me tell you a little more about the Pink House.
The color is Mexican Pink. That means it isn't sort of pink, it is PINK! And not just on the outside. It's . . . more
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December 15, 2007 11:23 PM EST --
Well, It's that time of year here in the village. Today I went into town to see if I could find a virgin. And what better place to look than outside the church in Petatlan?
I prefer smaller virgins. . . . more
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April 02, 2008 09:42 PM EDT --
In the middle of Lake Patzcuaro are several islands. The largest of these islands is Janitzio, "The place of rain". On top of the island is a huge 120-foot tall statue of José María . . . more
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May 02, 2008 09:58 PM EDT --
We woke up early Friday so we could get to the airport and rent a car for our adventure. We took a taxi and got there by 8 but had to wait until 9 when the car rental folks arrived. . . . more
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December 11, 2007 05:38 PM EST --
I went out on the porch this morning and was looking up and down the street. Women swept their porches or raked the street in front of their houses. Dogs were still sleeping in the street. School kids . . . more
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December 25, 2007 08:32 PM EST --
I was just sitting here shivering and cursing the fact that I have to once again wear shoes. So I thought I'd share with you a few things that have changed for me in the last week.
I'm sure . . . more
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March 16, 2008 01:30 PM EDT --
A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to spend some time in Mexico with my oldest daughter, Jennifer . We spent a few days in the Lake Patzcuaro region. This photo essay is about one of the mornings we . . . more
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March 29, 2008 10:18 PM EDT --
In the middle of Lake Patzcuaro are several islands. The largest of these islands is Janitzio, "The place of rain". On top of the island is a huge 120-foot tall statue of José María . . . more
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March 30, 2008 02:42 PM EDT --
In the middle of Lake Patzcuaro are several islands. The largest of these islands is Janitzio, "The place of rain". On top of the island is a huge 120-foot tall statue of José María . . . more
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