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At first I thought this was a cemetery, but if you really look close you will see, under each triangle, there are Roosters. Them Fighting Chickens!
Monday, July 28, 2008
some typical candies
some typical candies
Originally uploaded by butterflyseekshoney
Ahhhyummmmm For 10 Pesos you can chow down on this super yummy candied Banana. Mouth salivating, must have candy!
La Tienda Etnika in Viejo Mazatlan
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Miguel Ruiz makes stunning jewelry using silver and precious stones. I love the Frida Kahlo necklace (if only it was in blue!). He and his wife run this very down-to-earth artisan store, where everything is handmade. You can even purchase a yummy pastry and cafe on your way out!
Haunted Room of La Noria
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The family and I visited La Noria after a fabulous finale lunch. We went inside the vacated childhood home of Rosario and listened to stories of the "Fantasma" who made appearances in this room. After all had left the room to go to the kitchen I had remained in another room to take some pictures. As I slowly and quietly walked towards the haunted room, I had freaked my cousin Jorge out who naturally assumed I was in the kitchen with everyone else. Boo!
Nights at Machado
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Walking in Viejo Mazatlan at night was amazing. I felt so safe on the narrow streets, and truly enjoyed writing in the plaza listening to live Latin Jazz. On one occasion I had just finished my coffee, and my cup had fallen to its side. A young boy of about 8 approached me, looked at me, then looked at the cup, picked the cup up and neatly placed it beside me then walked away. Ah I love it!
Monday, July 21, 2008
Al Centro
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Originally uploaded by butterflyseekshoney
This is the produce division of the Mercado, where ready-to-eat packaged mangos run at 80cents. Yum! I knew I might scare some people if I were to show you the meat portion, so I kept the pic Vegan Friendly
On the Ferry
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The Ferry ride to Mazatlan was a 12 hour journey. There was a sign that said pool up top. I got super excited, ready to swim, and when I came up, the pool was empty, so I admired the clouds instead, like this guy.
Caballo
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At the family ranch ¨Los Limones¨, Manuel asks if I would like to take a ride on a horse. It was so hot, she just kept running to the shade. Saw some nice things on my way to the tree though.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
The Memory
The Memory
Originally uploaded by butterflyseekshoney
This the boat we took to the island in Mazatlan. I went with my cousin´s girlfriend´s brothers. The one who ran the boat jumped in the water, and I followed while we were a good mile a way from the island. We had fun jumping, diving etc. When the boat started taking off with the wind. I´m waving to his brother who is on the boat. Both of us not really understanding the danger that was happening. Meanwhile, the other bro was yelling stop, no! Off the boat goes, and here we are in the middle of the ocean. and one life vest between us. He gets the vest, because his muscles are giving out and I start swimming towards the island. We manage to yell loud enough for some boys on kayaks to hear us, and they come and get the bro, while continue swimming towards the boat, where I manage to get the attention of an American woman who after hearing me yell Ayudame! Says Como te llamas. Well eventually a motor boat picked me up and we got Estaban and went to look for his brother. Everything ended up okay and we were grateful Chuy didn´t crash into some rocks or perish!
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Mini Gulf
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The boys taught me how to hit the ball, without it flying at the people next to us. I even managed to get a hole in one, after many chants of concentratè!
Helado
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The ice cream is awesome! They are homemade pops. I had the vanilla, and chocolate cookie one. Yum!
Moments before the show
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Mateo and Imilio get ready for a High School Musical performance. They even threw in some break dancing. I loved it!
A little visitor on my skirt
A little visitor on my skirt
Originally uploaded by butterflyseekshoney
Sofia was up and down and all around the floor in the kitchen. She saw me looking at her strangely, then told me to come to her. There was a little tiny lizard! So cute. After the little guy escaped our hands quite a few times he jumped on my lap.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
That boot wasn´t made for walking!
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Originally uploaded by butterflyseekshoney
What Mexicans wear when they really want to kick ass!
Sofia and pets
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Originally uploaded by butterflyseekshoney
I love how the pets of the house all get along so well. Nuria was telling me that they used to have mice. The dog would protect the mice in his arms, while the cat would carefully approach to observe. The mice would come in and out of their cage as they pleased, and eventually would be observed hanging out with the cat and the dog at the same time!
Walking on Stilts
Walking on Stilts
Originally uploaded by butterflyseekshoney
Among the many things to do in Mexico . . . Authentic food, boat rides, fishing, fiestas, and of course stilts.
What are you really buying?
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When the guy on the street tells you, he can sell you a silver necklace for a dollar. . . you have to think. . . is lead poisoning on my agenda today?
Making Do
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Before the bus driver stops packing people in like sardines, a few guys make do by sitting on the luggage racks. Why not?
Carrot Soup
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This soup was amazing! So simple too! I was eyeing Charal´s soup that sat in front of him for quite a bit of time. I was just about to take it over when a series of roars came out of his mouth. It must taste better after a bit of time.
Chivalry
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Another observation: It is still customary to give up your seat to a mother and child on the bus, as I have witnessed. Here, the boy sitting on his mother´s lap to the right, gave up his seat for me. He saw me standing, looked me in the eyes and smiled as he stood up and slowly walked towards his mother. Que Lindo!
Comida
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Originally uploaded by butterflyseekshoney
Among the many differences I have noticed in Mexico, one is that friends or relatives do not have to announce their arrival. When they come they are welcome to join the meal being served. Several of the visitors in this picture are teachers from Educarte, a Montessori school in San Jose del Cabo. The meal was prepared earlier by Sofia, Mariana and Paco.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Tongue twister in Spanish
Tongue twister in Spanish, originally uploaded by butterflyseekshoney.
Zara is the champ when speaking fast
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Sand Dancer
This guy was throwing his arms out furiously to the music he was listening to. He must have been listening to some intense classical. I have to admit, he´s pretty ballsy.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
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