‘J’ is for Jesus’ mom..and chia pets?? -Just Picture it-
Interested to know what the connection is between the Virgin Mary and chia pets? Click on over to my article on Mexconnect to find out.
Category Archives: Places
‘I’ is for Inuksuk
An Inuksuk (or ᐃᓄᒃᓱᒃ in the Inuktitut script) is a man-made stone landmark made by the piling of a series of large unworked rocks. Pronounced ‘in-ook-shook’ and spelled with the […]
‘H’ is for Hamel Alley (Havana, Cuba) -Just Picture It-
El Callejón de Hamel, a funky alleyway located near the University of Havana, is a visual marvel full of large colourful murals; unique shrines and sculptures; and innovative recycled-art installations. […]
‘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 […]
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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