Tepoztlan, in Central Mexico, is a "magic city." It is tourist oriented and the streets are crowded on weekends. During the week there are many fiestas. In a prior blog, I wrote of how noisy Tepoztlan is, and how I acclimated to the noise in time. What kinds of sounds are there? In this blog I will document them with video and the usual sound...
Read MoreThis is the story of my experiences living as an ex-pat in Mexico since 2003. It's to culminate in a published book. With your help, I'll be editing, selecting a title, and cover art: a participatory project. Your comments encouraged! The major factor that drew me to move to Mexico was experiencing it's fiestas. They are loud and colorful, a...
Read MoreThe comments on my last blog were contradictory. Do you think I need to offer more positive views? My friend Jake is posting this as a guest. As a part-time resident of Acapulco, Mexico, he has a more positive viewpoint than mine. See his bio at the end of this Letter. When Mexicans and international visitors think of Acapulco, beaches, water...
Read MoreNot long after I moved to Mexico (2003), I spent two weeks in Tulum. It’s the best for swimming I’ve visited. Hector and Alba, my hosts at El Capitan, Chacahua Beaches of Mexico
Read MoreIs getting lost an entirely bad thing? It’s disorienting, disturbing, and problematic. But I think there can be upsides. I guess I’m just a perpetual optimist who sees problems as opportunities. One door closes, another opens. That sort of thing. T-shirt image that reminded me of the benefits of...
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