Destination: Mexico

Gallery: Queretaro

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 | By gemma | Photo Gallery

Welcome to the Coolest Tour on Earth

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 | By simelaro | Views [356]

More to come covering our Mexican Back Country Horse Back Riding tour...two initial words; fucking incredible .

Comida con cervezas=$13

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 | By simelaro | Views [433] | Comments [1]

Last night we had dinner at "Ten Ten Pie" and it was fantastic! We had (or should I say I had, since I ate about 90% of it) guacamole con topos, beers, y dos platos por $137 pesos. The food was AWESOME and the wait staff was super nice ... Read more >

Jesus on a Mule Procession

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 | By simelaro | Views [466] | Comments [1]

                Karin and I were lucky enough to witness the Palm Sunday Procession through streets of San Miguel de Allende. Starting bright and early at 9am a large group of Mexicans and few Americans encroached on an adventure lasting 2 hours.... Read more >

Tlaquepaque and Guadalajara

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 | By mel_mel | Views [1656] | Comments [4]

I am job. I mean, burnt. I can't decide whether it is completely awesome because I am finally in warm weather and so the toll of spending hours in the sun, or whether it actually sucks. I guess I'll find out when I wake up tomorrow. I've spent the past ... Read more >

Gallery: Mayan Escapade

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 | By van_neste | Photo Gallery

Ready... Get Set... Gooooooooooooooo!

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 | By van_neste | Views [502]

It's a trip and a half. Last minute deal, planning from the seat of our pants and off we go to the Mayan Riviera. We certainly wish family and friends were able to participate... but alas it was not to be. We fly off this evening at 10:45pm from Calgary ... Read more >

Morelia and the Flutterby Sanctuary

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 | By mel_mel | Views [874] | Comments [3]

Hola! Firstly I want to thank everyone who comments on my journal. I LOVE reading your comments, and I don't want anyone to be disheartened by the fact that I rarely reply - my time on the net is limited. It's fantastic to know that people are reading ... Read more >

Ciudad de Meh-hi-co

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 | By mel_mel | Views [1080]

Hurray! I'm not dead. Aren't you lucky? The 'dangers' of Mexico, I'm pleased to report, are all hype (provided you are careful with taxis and have some common sense [oh no. I'm screwed!]). The biggest problem here is that virtually nobody speaks English.... Read more >

Tags: sightseeing

Getting to Mexico

Sat, 8 Mar 2008 | By jamie_candice | Views [666] | Comments [3]

Well we're finally here after a lot of tears, from Candice of course after leaving Manchester and our little home. We arrived in Mexico on 8th after having to sleep in London airport from getting in to early to check in for our flight. We got into ... Read more >

*LuChA LiBrE*

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 | By danielapuebla | Views [768]

Last night Nicole, Elina, Veronica, Erika, and some Mexican friends went to Lucha Libre, which is a very famous "sport" in mexico. Its sort of like WWF at home, but they all wear crazy masks and capes and stuff. Its held in this green cement ... Read more >

Tags: Adrenaline

Whats goin' on...

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 | By danielapuebla | Views [878]

Well, I haven't written in a while, but nothing really has been going on. Just going to school and hanging out. This past weekend I went to get a tattoo, but I couldnt get it because I needed and appointment. So I made an appointment for about three ... Read more >

Tags: Party time

Media Luna

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 | By gemma | Views [1591]

Just a quick note to acompany my photos of Media Luna. I was invited to go to this pine forest/lake by one of my students and his friends.  We just went for the day as it's only about 1 1/2 - 2 hours from San Luis Potosi - in fact it's still in SLP ... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors

Gallery: La Media Luna

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 | By gemma | Photo Gallery

New Friends

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 | By surfveza | Views [623]

I am sitting here on a beautiful saturday morning writing in here cause my mother is crazy! But thats ok, I dont mind. So within the last week or so, all I have done for the most part is work watch the sunsets, and go out at night to Joes or Valentinos, ... Read more >

Tags: Friends