Third Time’s Charm in the Sea of Cortez

They say third time’s charm, and I have to agree. This Spring, Jeff and I returned to the Sea of Cortez.  Originally, we weren’t planning to go, but the Sea beckoned us and we listened. I’m so glad we did. To read about our first year in  the Sea, click … Continue reading

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Watch Out, Mexico City, You’ve Got Competition. Queretaro

I was ready for an urban experience after our latest stops in Malinalco and Valle de Bravo.  So I was super-excited that our next stop was Santiago de Queretaro, the capital of Queretaro state. This UNESCO city has been recognized as Mexico’s safest city with the best quality of life.  It … Continue reading

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Valle de Bravo

During our two summers of traveling through the cool and refreshing Mexican Highlands, we have spent a fair amount of time in Mexico City.  As much as I love the energy of the city, I had to wonder where the more the residents go to get away from it all. … Continue reading

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Magical Malinalco

  Over the river and through the woods…. No, we weren’t going to Grandmothers house, but rather the puebla of Malinalco, Mexico, to recoup and regroup from the hustle and bustle of Mexico City. Most people I’ve talked to, Mexicans included, are not familiar with Malinalco, even though it is … Continue reading

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Altitude Adjustment in the Mexican Highlands

Just in time. We escaped the stifling heat and humidity of Mexico’s Pacific coast, got in our little beater rental car and headed for the hills! With Jesus as our guardian, we high-tailed it for Guadalajara-Tlaquepaque to be exact, for a couple of days. We would need to acclimate before … Continue reading

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