During the Christmas season, there seems to be no vacant spot without a poinsettia, adorning gardens and churches, as well as many other public places … click on title for more
FOTD – Poinsettias
Category: Mexican Culture
Mazatlán – A Beach Wedding
The beautiful beaches of Mazatlán, in the Mexican state of Sinaloa, served as the perfect backdrop for my niece's wedding … click on title for more
Day of the Dead Offerings
I did not want to miss the opportunity to share some pics I took during my recent trip to Mexico, of the interesting offerings in honour of the departed, in preparation for the Day of the Dead (today, November 2) … click on title for more
A Sweet Post
To wrap-up Mexico's "patriotic month" of September, I am sharing some pictures of traditional Mexican sweets, known as "dulces típicos", literally translated as "typical sweets", in the sense of being characteristic of Mexico … click on title for more
September – Beginnings
This month marks the beginning of the school calendar in many countries; it is also the unofficial end of the summer, with temperatures and weather in general changing rapidly. In Mexico, in addition to these beginnings, the first day of September always brings the State of the Nation speech by the president, and several national holidays on the list, with Independence Day (September 16) at the top … click title for more
My Slice of Mexico 