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Tlaloc and Company

June 1, 2018August 16, 2018Kirby VickeryLeave a Comment

By Kirby Vickery from the June 2018 Edition The Aztecs migrated south into the Mexican Valley around 1200CE. Where they came from is a mystery because when Cortez arrived and started to invade, the Aztecs destroyed all of their books (now known as ‘codex’s’) which showed their origins. This was done at Moctezuma’s order to prevent […]

Shaving Brush Tree-I Planted Tree in Mexico

June 1, 2018February 1, 2019Tommy ClarksonLeave a Comment

By Tommy Clarkson from the June 2018 Edition Pseudobombax ellipticum Family: Bombacaeae Also known as: Amapolla, Bobax, Pink Bombax or Pink Shaving Brush Tree Upon seeing the flowers of the Shaving Brush Tree, one instantly comprehends how and why it got its name. But beyond looking a great deal like what its name implies, they are […]

Cemetery Dogs

June 1, 2018August 16, 2018Manzanillo Sun WriterLeave a Comment

By Fred Taylor from the June 2018 Edition An Indian legend says: “When a human dies, there is a bridge they must cross to enter into heaven. At the head of the bridge waits every animal the human encountered during their lifetime. The animals, based on what they know of this person, decide which humans may cross […]

Watch Canadian or US TV channels in Mexico

June 1, 2018August 12, 2018Señior TechLeave a Comment

By Señior Tech from the June 2018 Edition For over 15 years I have not been constrained watching my Canadian and US channels anywhere in the world. All I need is an internet connection and I can watch on my iPad, iPhone or as we do at home, on our Television using a HDMI cable connected to […]

Migratory Birds

June 1, 2018August 12, 2018Terry SovilLeave a Comment

By Terry Sovil from the June 2018 Edition Are there any birds that migrate back and forth from Canada to Mexico and maybe spend some time in the USA on the way? Turns out that over 350 different species have a second home in Mexico! There are flight paths all the way from the great Boreal Forest […]

Short-Term Getaways

June 1, 2018August 12, 2018Suzanne A. MarshallLeave a Comment

By Suzanne A. Marshall from the June 2018 Edition SAYULA, JALISCO – We were encouraged by friends to take a jaunt for a few days to Sayula, Jalisco. About an hour from Guadalajara, Sayula is a smaller city of about 50,000 people. There are a number of interesting attractions there and we headed off down the highway […]

Paa Mul

May 1, 2018August 12, 2018Dan and Lisa GoyLeave a Comment

By Dan and Lisa Goy from the May 2018 Edition February 7 – 10, 2016 (Day 32-35) Sunday morning, we were southbound on Hwy 307 to the Mayan Riviera to take a look at 3 potential camping spots for 3 or 4 days. This was a short drive of less then 100 km or 60 miles. It […]

Helpful Hacks to Make Decision Making a Breeze

May 1, 2018August 12, 2018Yann KosticLeave a Comment

By Yann Kostic and Tom Zachystal from the May 2018 Edition Should you buy or rent property in Mexico? Should you choose a house Lakeside in Ajijic or an ocean-view condo in Manzanillo? Should you take that job offer or stay retired? Making sound decisions is one of life’s biggest challenges. If you’re not careful, you can […]

Los Toriles, The Ruins of Ixtlan del Rio

May 1, 2018August 12, 2018Kirby VickeryLeave a Comment

By Kirby Vickery from the May 2018 Edition The histories of the Aztecs tell of them coming from far away in the north to settle on an island in the middle of a lake in what is now Mexico City. That is where they grew their empire and that is mostly mythology. Initially, they were the underdogs […]

Chachalacas

May 1, 2018August 12, 2018Terry SovilLeave a Comment

By Terry Sovil from the May 2018 Edition Cha Cha what? The first thing you will need to know is how to pronounce Chachalaca. It is “cha cha lock ah”. When you listen to their song, many think that is what the bird is saying. These birds are really fascinating to watch, and hear! I’ve been fortunate […]