2019 – Page 9 – Manzanillo Sun

A Mayan Folk Tale

April 1, 2019April 7, 2019Kirby VickeryLeave a Comment

By Kirby Vickery the April 2019 Edition Have you ever been to ruins of Uxmal? Have you noticed the many turtle motifs and wondered what kind of a relationship the Mayans had with this particular animal? The turtle figures prominently in the Mayan Creation Myth, as transcribed from the Popol Vuh. The god of corn, […]

Bocce on the Beach

April 1, 2019April 7, 2019Julieann GamitLeave a Comment

By John Chalmers the April 2019 Edition On February 21, 2019, the seaside at the Oasis Beach Club was again the venue for a bocce tournament on the sand. The third annual competition began at 9 am, with 48 teams of two players competing for prizes in first, second, third and fourth place. As well, […]

Doctor on the Run!

April 1, 2019April 7, 2019Suzanne A. MarshallLeave a Comment

By Suzanne A. Marshall the April 2019 Edition If you live in Manzanillo or ‘winter’ here, chances are you’ve needed some medical intervention or advice at some point. Where we all hail from, be it Canada, USA, Scotland or some other part of the world, chances are you’ve never had the privilege of calling a […]

More Coffee in Mexico!

April 1, 2019April 7, 2019Terry SovilLeave a Comment

By Terry Sovil the April 2019 Edition The coffee article last issue talked about coffee in Colima and ways to brew it. I was intrigued about how Colima compared to Mexico and the world. Coffee Types There are more than 80 coffee types! Out of the 80, two dominate our tastes and purchases: Arabica and […]

Crossword

March 1, 2019April 7, 2019Julieann GamitLeave a Comment

By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the March 2019 Edition Across 1 zero 3 vote 7 goddess 8 river 9 company; business 13 south 14 (she) was bringing 16 echos17thing Down 1 elbow 2 (it) laughed 4 others 5 smell 6 cart 10 March 11 this; east 12 every; each 15 garlic Last month’s crossword […]

Benito Juárez

March 1, 2019April 7, 2019Manzanillo Sun WriterLeave a Comment

By Manzanillo Sun Writer the March 2019 Edition This national holiday is celebrated in Mexico on the third Monday in March, as enshrined in Article 74 of the Mexican labour law. This public holiday celebrates the Birthday of Benito Juárez, a 19th century president and statesman who stood against the French intervention in Mexico. History […]

Café de Olla

March 1, 2019March 22, 2019Manzanillo SunLeave a Comment

By Manzanillo Sun Writer the March 2019 Edition An olla is a tall, ceramic pot used in Mexico for simmering stews and beans. It is also the preferred vessel for brewing this traditional sweet coffee beverage. This method uses fewer beans than other brewing methods to produce a less concentrated extraction. Boiling the grinds enhances […]

Guaymas and Sonora

March 1, 2019March 12, 2019Dan and Lisa GoyLeave a Comment

By Dan and Lisa Goy the March 2019 Edition April 3-5, 2016 (Days 88-90) We took the lead and departed El Fuerte at 8:00 am, our Cop-per Canyon adventure behind us, and continued our journey north, leaving Sinaloa, crossing back into Sonora. After a short drive westward, we rejoined Hwy 15D at El Carrizo. Today, […]

What Should You Do with a Financial Windfall?

March 1, 2019March 22, 2019Yann KosticLeave a Comment

By Yann Kostic the March 2019 Edition When it comes to investing a windfall such as an inheritance or retirement-account rollover (IRA, 401K, etc..)you’ll likely find a large number of different options being discussed in the financial media. But which one of these many approaches is best for you? Dollar-cost averaging, or investing the new […]

Zebra Plant – I Planted Roots in Mexico

March 1, 2019April 7, 2019Tommy ClarksonLeave a Comment

By Tommy Clarkson from the March 2019 Edition Zebra Plant Cryptanthus zonatus Family Bromeliaceae Also known as Earth Star, Zebra Star or Guinea Wing “Now hold on just a moment, Tommy. Earlier, I know for an absolute fact that you told me that the Aphelandra squarrosa a smallish, flowering bush from Brazil was a Zebra […]

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