Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico. Night view of the main cathedral. Photo by author Morelia, the capital of the state of Michoacan, is in central Mexico. It's a four hour drive northwest of Mexico City. The population is three quarters of a million. I traveled there to attend a five day conference, but was a tourist for a few extra days. In this...
Read MorePalenque, Chiapas Mexico. Upstream, across from the kitchen. I like the sun's rays. Photo by author During the month of December, the World Rainbow Gathering, an international event, had its camp out at a site near the ruins of Palenque in Chiapas, Mexico. I attended for the two weeks prior to Christmas. Nine years ago, the same site was used...
Read MoreTepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. Abode bricks for sale at a local manufacturing site. The cost listed in USD is fifty cents per brick. Photo by author Adobe is the characteristic and distinctive building material in this region. Where I am from originally, the northeastern part of the US, most homes are made of wood. Why the
Read MoreTepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. Even boys join the family crew when pouring a roof. Photo by author Across the street from me a crew started pouring the cement roof on a house. I grabbed my camera to film the work.
Read MoreTepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. Jazz Is Trio, at their first performance. Photo by author This newly formed jazz trio had their debut on Sunday, May 2, at La Sombra del Sabino, in Tepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. Jim Doney is the organizer and leader of the group. Learn more about him in this article. Besides excelling as a percussionist, he teaches and...
Read MoreTepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. The Tuki is the temple where Sacred Fires are held on moon and sun cycles. "Around the world, at the Sacred Fire, people take part in one of humanity’s oldest traditions—sitting together around a fire."
Read MoreIt's fun to shop for fresh vegetables and fruit at the outdoor markets. The warm dry climate makes it comfortable. During those few months when it rains, an overhead tarp provides protection. The main market in Tepoztlán is in the center of town. Parts of it are open every day, but it expands on weekends to serve the large tourist influx to this...
Read MoreTepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. Frenando's home: school bus with tarp extensions. Photo by author During the pandemic, many people are reflecting on their lifestyle and contemplating positive changes. Have you ever thought of simplifying your life? Living off-grid and in closer harmony with
Read MoreThe climate in Tepoztán is temperate, making it an ideal place to grow plants. The soil is from volcanic deposits, and very rich. Tepoztlan, Morelos, Mexico. Me in my garden. Photo by author The climate in Tepoztan is temperate, making it an ideal place to grow plants. The soil is from volcanic deposits, and very rich. The only hitch is lack of...
Read MoreTepoztlan,Morelos, Mexico. New trash (basura) containers are all over Centro. This is the main plaza (zocalo). Photo by Don Karp In order to continue the federal funding normally paid to a " magic city" in Mexico, Tepoztlan needs to meet a certain level of cleanliness. After all, tourists don't want to come to visit where there is a mess....
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