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Tag Archives: Mexico

Beware the Ix’tabay!

October 28, 2015by gypsy shutterbug 1 Comment

Yucatán legend tells an age-old story of two women (possibly sisters): Xkeban and Utz-Colel, who lived in the same village. Both women were exceptionally beautiful but while Utz Colel lived […]

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Festivals and Events, Mexico

Balloon Watching in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico

November 14, 2014by gypsy shutterbug Leave a comment

I’ve always had a thing for nonporous bags that can be inflated with heated air and made to float in the sky, with a basket underneath for people to ride […]

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Festivals and Events, Mexico

Death Becomes Her: Leading Ladies of Day of the Dead

October 21, 2014by gypsy shutterbug Leave a comment

One of my favourite holidays, Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) is a wonderfully chaotic mix of colours, emotions, and beliefs. It is a humour-filled celebration of ‘la […]

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Blogging, Festivals and Events, Holidays, Mexico, offbeat travel

‘X’ is for Xilitla and Las Posas

April 28, 2014by gypsy shutterbug 2 Comments

Xilitla, a pueblo magico (magical town), is located in the Huasteca region of San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Xilitla (pronounced ‘he leet la’) has a large indigenous population and many of […]

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Blogging A to Z Challenge, Mexico, People, Places

‘U’ is for Under da Sea…Dolphin Spotting

April 24, 2014by gypsy shutterbug 4 Comments

-A pod of spinner dolphins playing under our boat near Puerto Escondido, Mexico.- Since these dolphins were in Mexican waters, it made me think of this Gary Larson cartoon that […]

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Blogging A to Z Challenge, Just Picture It, Mexico, Oaxaca, Tee Hee

‘J’ is for Jesus’ mom..and chia pets?? -Just Picture it-

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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.

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Blogging A to Z Challenge, Festivals and Events, Mexico, Oaxaca, Traditions and Customs

‘D’ is for Danzón

April 4, 2014by gypsy shutterbug 4 Comments

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 […]

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Blogging A to Z Challenge, Mexico, Oaxaca, Traditions and Customs

‘A’ is for Agouti-Just Picture it-

April 1, 2014by gypsy shutterbug 8 Comments

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 […]

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Blogging A to Z Challenge, Just Picture It, Mexico, Riviera Maya

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