Because Mexico was once under French rule, and a Mexican dictator favoured European styles, Mexico City has landmarks that resemble their counterparts in the French capital ... click on title for more
On How Paris Reminded Me of Mexico City
The Second French Intervention in Mexico – Relevance and Celebrations of Cinco de Mayo
In Mexico, May fifth (Cinco de Mayo) is still commemorated as the day of victory in the Battle of Puebla, but in the United States and other countries, Cinco de Mayo has become a celebration of Hispanic pride. Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes and cocktails are always part of the celebrations ... click on title for more
Of Salamanders and their Mythical Lore
Salamanders are identified as amphibians forming a group of ten families of the order Urodela. The mythical lore of these amphibians is related to fire, in which they are believed to be born from fire, or that they could survive or be reborn from fire ... click on title for more
A Tour around Beauvais and the French Taco
Continuing with some stories about my recent trip to France, while my husband was working for two weeks, we stayed in the town of Beauvais. In this post, I share a little about its history and food ... click on title for more
Easter Time and Timing – Of Churches and Celebrations
Easter Sunday is approaching fast, so I thought I would take the opportunity to show some photos of the magnificent churches I recently visited in France, and talk about how the onset of the Easter season is determined every year ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 