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Rosarito Art Fest 2013: A Delight for the Senses

May 28, 2013 // 4 Comments

Rosarito Art Fest, Baja California, Mexico

ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA – The Fourth Annual Rosarito Art Fest was a big success this year, with initial estimates forecasting an attendance of 18,000 people over the past Memorial Day weekend. This number has grown exponentially since the event’s inception in 2009. The actual [Read More]

Isla Espiritu Santo: The World’s Aquarium

April 25, 2013 // 3 Comments

LA PAZ, BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR – I slipped off my flip flops, hiked up my backpack and waded into the warm water of Bahia La Paz, just off the malecon in La Paz, Baja Sur. As the small covered panga backed toward me with four passengers already onboard and two smiling local crewmen, I knew that [Read More]

Something’s Fishy (and Very Tasty) in Popotla

April 8, 2013 // 4 Comments

Rock Cod Zerandeado on the grill, Popotla, Baja Norte

Your Gringo has always loved seafood. And in my quest for the good stuff, I’ve learned many times over that the BEST seafood is caught, cleaned, cooked, served and enjoyed in the same place. From Baja-style lobster in Puerto Nuevo, to fresh almejas chocolatas (chocolate clams) in La Paz and [Read More]

Valle de Guadalupe: Of Wine and Russians in Baja California

March 12, 2013 // 9 Comments

VALLE DE GUADALUPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA – In the 90’s and much of the 2000’s, your Gringo loved nothing more than a day spent with family and/or friends just south of the border in Baja California. The drive from San Diego was quick and transporting…taking an hour or two to [Read More]

Dia de los Muertos in Michoacan

October 6, 2012 // 2 Comments

PATZCUARO, MICHOACAN – As the air begins to cool and the nighttime arrives much sooner, October and November herald the onset of Fall and the arrival of Halloween in the US. Like most other Holidays we observe here, the pagan origins of Halloween have become muddied amidst an onslaught of [Read More]

Morelia: Around Michoacan’s Stately and Historic Capital

September 7, 2012 // 1 Comment

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MORELIA, MICHOACAN – Although our plans were originally to visit Oaxaca for Mexico’s Dia de los Muertos observance, political unrest there made us change our destination at the last minute. The quick rerouting was more than fortunate. We enjoyed the week-long celebration in Morelia and [Read More]

San Felipe: So Long. And Thanks for All the Fish

March 15, 2012 // 5 Comments

SAN FELIPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA – Just back from a four night trip last month with two old buddies from Back East to San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico. Both Steve and Alan were glad to be rid of their winter existences back in Ohio and Colorado, respectively, and after a very busy few months [Read More]

The Native Crafts, Cuisine and Culture of Patzcuaro

November 19, 2006 // 1 Comment

Dia de los Muertos, Patzcuaro, Michoacan, Mexico

PATZCUARO, MICHOACAN – Patzcuaro, Mexico (population 75,000) lies on the tranquil shores of Lake Patzcuaro in the state of Michoacan. We originally travelled to Patzcuaro during the first week of our trip for their elaborate Dia de los Muertos ceremonies. We returned at the end of our second [Read More]