‘G’ is for Google Translate
I came across the following email that one of my Korean ESL (English as a second language) students sent me a couple of years ago. I’m no detective but I […]
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‘E’ is for Ernesto..aka: Che Guevara
Love him or hate him, Ernesto Guevara de la Serna (Che Guevara) is one of the most popular revolutionary figures of modern times. His image is seen on posters, T-shirts, […]
‘D’ is for Danzón
Taking its first steps in Cuba, Danzón is the Mulatto offspring of European and African dance influences. With English, Spanish and Haitian roots, it is a subtle blend of precision […]
Best places around the world to see those bloomin’ cherry trees!
“Quiero hacer contigo lo que la primavera hace con los cerezos.”~Pablo Neruda (I want to do to you what spring does with the cherry trees.) There is something magical […]
‘B’ is for Brujas…Martes de Brujas
Most often used to refer to a witch in Spanish, the word ‘bruja’ has another less common meaning: it is also the name of an old-fashioned wick-style lamp, made from […]
‘A’ is for Agouti-Just Picture it-
I came across this little critter last year in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Before one ran out in front of me while on my way to the beach, I did […]
Blogging from A to Z Challenge
‘A’ as in Awesome. I just signed up for the ‘Blogging from A to Z April Challenge’ and am excited to see what everyone comes up with (including myself). The […]
Dia de la Samaritana in Oaxaca
Dia de la Samaritana (Good Samaritan’s Day) in Oaxaca, Mexico is a special day within the Lenten period where free ‘aguas’ are handed out on the main walking street. Mexican ‘aguas’, […]
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