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Here's the link to my blog: Living
and Traveling in Mexico Blog
These links will take you further down this page, to the various
topics: Read the Book, Mexico with Heart,
online: There are many photos too. Part I. The story: Introduction: Overcoming fear to
go to Mexico and our background of travel to Mexico. Introduction, page 2: Overview
of the trip we took in our small motorhome, along the Gulf of Mexico
and back through the central highlands. Entering Mexico: Chatting
with Mexicans and Americans as we wait to enter Mexico at the Pharr
bridge, McAllen, TX. Entering Mexico, page
2: We enter Mexico in our RV and encounter some challenges in
driving. Entering Mexico, page
3: Reflections on driving and roads in Mexico, as our trip gets
started. Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas,
Mexico: We discover that Ciudad Victoria, the capital of Tamaulipas
in Mexico, is a delightful place. I have a great Saturday night
in the supermarket. Ciudad Victoria, page
2: The photoessay on Ciudad Victoria continues. El Chorrito, Mexican pilgrimage
destination: About El Chorrito, and its famous cave, near Ciudad
Victoria, Tamaulipas, where Mexican pilgrims flock. El Chorrito, page 2: I
go through the line at El Chorrito, Mexican pilgrimage town. Camping by a Mexican Lake: We
camp at a small government campground with idyllic views. Camping by a Mexican Lake, page
2: Mexican travel tales and information: we camp by a lovely
lake. Southward along the Gulf of Mexico:
We drove south along the Gulf of Mexico, past Tampico, and were
given directions to a place where we could camp. Southward, page 2: We found
a fascinating place to camp at no cost (or boondock) so we stayed
an extra day and enjoyed the scene. Southward, page 3: After
a long day of potholes and traffic, we camped at the Poza Rica Inn
where security was tight. El Tajin, one of Mexico's great
ruins: Photoessay on El Tajin, a great Totonac archaeological
site in the state of Veracruz, Mexico. El Tajin, page 2: Ruins of
El Tajin, Veracruz, Mexico: photos and thoughts. El Tajin, page 3: At El Tajin,
Veracruz, Mexico, talking with Totonacs and seeing the Dance of
the Voladores. Toward Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico:
We relax at a beach on the Gulf of Mexico, pass Mexico's only nuclear
power plant with a shudder, and enjoy the hot springs at Carrizal.
A Day in Xalapa (or Jalapa),
Mexico:We bang up our RV a little, meet many friendly people,
but don't succeed in finding any place in Xalapa where we can camp
in our RV. Escaping Xalapa: We
finally find a delightful camping spot outside of Xalapa, in a little
town called Xico. In Xico, Veracruz, Mexico:We
chat with a philosopher, see the famous waterfall, and have a heartfelt
connection with some Mexican hippies in the little town of Xico. Back into Xalapa, Mexico:
We get lost again in Xalapa and hire a taxi driver to guide us to
the anthropology museum. The Anthropology Museum in
Xalapa: Photos of some of the high points of the excellent museum,
and brunch with the taxi driver who guided us there. Beyond Xalapa: As night
falls, a Mexican woman warns us not to camp where we were set up
with our RV. Teotihuacan: I tour the
great Teotihuacan archaeological site with a new friend who has
lived in the adjacent town all her life and knows the ruins well. Teotihuacan, page 2:
My husband Kelly's reflections on the construction at Teotihuacan,
noticing details. Bernal: This charming Mexican
town in the state of Queretaro, is known for the calming energies
of the volcanic plug above the town. We found the people very welcoming
too. Bernal, page 2: Conversations
in Bernal with local residents who perform traditional dances, and
Americans who live there. San Miguel de Allende:
An overview of San Miguel, with a visit to the Public Library San Miguel de Allende, page 2:
We visit Karacadir, a sustainability center just getting started,
and reflect on the essence of San Miguel. Northward:We drive north from
San Miguel and find a pleasant hot spring for camping. Northward, page 2, Parras de la Fuente:
Back roads take us to Parras de la Puente in Northern Mexico, home
of a centuries-old winery. Northward, page 3, Chihuahua:The
famous pottery village of Mata Ortiz enchanted us -- plus an informal
rodeo and the end of our Mexican journey. Back in the USA: Our Mexican
trip over, we start dreaming for the future -- and find a pleasant
surprise on our land near the border. Part II. How-to Guide Sixteen Ways to Meet People
When You Travel: The top 6 of 16 ways to meet people and make
your trip much more enjoyable, when traveling in Mexico or anywhere. Sixteen Ways, page 2:
Ten more ways to meet people and make your trip much more enjoyable,
when traveling in Mexico or anywhere. RV Travel Tips for Mexico:
Pros and cons of RV travel in Mexico, with tips on driving and speaking
Spanish. RV Travel Tips for Mexico,
page 2: What size RV is best for Mexico, plus tips on finding
campgrounds, danger, and more.
Mexican Places About Mexican Places: Mexico offers
an incredible variety of places to visit. Besides the famous resorts
and tourist attractions, some of our favorites are described. Acapulco: Description
of Acapulco, its attractions, and some thoughts on it. Ajijic and the Lake Chapala area:
a very popular place for expats to live, with natural beauty, a
great climate, and less than an hour from Guadalajara. There's
a photo collage of Ajijic on another page. Cancun: Description of Cancun's
many appeals, and a little about its history. Cuernavaca: The
great appeal of Cuernavaca can only be hinted at in a description
of this elegant, garden-filled city. Guanajuato: This hilly
colonial city is full of culture and beauty. We recently stayed
here for a month. Here's a photoessay
on Guanajuato, and another photo page called Guanajuato
is its People. Mazatlan, beaches with golden sands and lots to do. Mexico City: Reflections
on the attractions and drawbacks of visiting Mexico City as a tourist
or business traveler. Las Pozas of Edward
James is a fantasy in the jungle. Pozos, also called Mineral
de Pozos, is an old mining town full of beautiful ruins and a new
arts scene. Puerto Vallarta: Puerto
Vallarta is one of the nicest beach resorts in Mexico, and here's
why. There's also a page about the tourism
history of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and one called Puerta
Vallarta or Puerto Vallarta? San Carlos and Guaymas, Sonora, not far from Arizona and with
lots to do. Tijuana: Shopping and
other attractions in Tijuana, with easy directions on getting there
from nearby San Diego. Mexican Hotels, Resorts, and RV Parks About Mexican Hotels:
Describes types of hotels in Mexico, with tips on when to make reservations. Acapulco Hotels: The three
regions that Acapulco hotels are located in, and tips on choosing
your hotel. Cancun Hotels:Where the hotels
are in the Cancun area, and some of their attractions. Cuernavaca Hotels:
Hotels in Cuernavaca are unusual in how many of them have lush gardens
right on the grounds. Guanajuato hotels: Lodging
suggestions in this charming Mexican colonial city. Mazatlan Hotels and Resorts: with a mention of condos too. Mazatlan RV Parks: Including two we've stayed at, with photos. Mexico City Hotels:
Making sense of the bewildering array of choices in Mexico City
hotels, describing regions of the city and listing some popular
hotels in different price ranges. Puerto Vallarta Hotels:
Describes the many kinds of hotels and resorts in Puerto Vallarta.
There are individual pages about the Camino
Real and the Westin
Regina, as well as pages that discuss PV
all inclusive packages, Vallarta
vacation rentals and the more upscale choice of Puerto
Vallarta villas. Rosarito Resorts and Hotels:
Rosarito resorts and hotels run for miles along the Pacific coast...
there's the Rosarito Beach Hotel, begun in 1926, and many others,
all very close to the U.S. border. San Carlos and Guaymas
Hotels: Many choices here, from a venerable
classic to ones barely finished. San Carlos and Guaymas
RV Parks: Including where we've stayed
and where we'd like to another time. Tijuana Hotels: Tijuana
has five-star and other good hotels, often with meeting rooms for
hundreds. Some of the better ones are listed. Travel to Mexico About Traveling to Mexico:
Tips and information on travel to Mexico, including airfares, package
deals, charter flights, buses, and driving a car or RV. Tips on Travel to Mexico on a
Tourist Visa if you are considering living or working in Mexico. Acapulco Travel: Tips and
information on traveling to Acapulco by air, car, bus, or cruise
ship. Cancun Travel: How to fly to
Cancun, with comments on local travel and other ways of getting
to Cancun. Cuernavaca Travel: How
to get to Cuernavaca from the Mexico City airport, and local transportation. Guanajuato Travel:How to get to
this hilly colonial Mexican city, with tips on getting around the
convoluted roads. Mexico City Travel: Tips and
description of travel to Mexico City by air, car, bus, and motorhome,
as well as an overview of traveling around Mexico City and hazards
to be aware of. Puerto Vallarta Travel: About
flying to Puerta Vallerta and other means of travel, and how to
get around once you are there. Tijuana Travel:
How to get there from San Diego, just a few miles north. Mexican Real Estate About Buying Mexican
Real Estate: Tips for foreigners on buying Mexican real estate,
explaining how property near the coast is done with bank trusts
or corporations. Acapulco Real Estate: Discussing
factors in choosing Acapulco real estate, which offers good value
to expats. Ajijic and Lake Chapala Real
Estate: What we learned about renting
or buying in this expat enclave, after being there a while. Cancun Real Estate: About
the hot real estate market in Cancun, with some tips on not getting
burned. Guanajuato Real Estate:Renting,
buying, or building in this elegant small city. Mexico City Real Estate:
Comments on residential real estate in Mexico City, with a link
to a report on commercial properties. Puerto Vallarta Real
Estate: Describes some choices for real estate in Puerta Vallarta,
whether a home to live in or more of an investment. Miscellany About us - contact us A little about
us and our Mexican travels and videos we have produced, with contact
information. Mexican FM-3 Visas A page
listing my (numerous) blog entries on how we got ours. Posters of Mexico Posters of Mexico
-- Includes a page of travel
posters, one of National
Geographic posters, and one featuring photos of Mexican
cities by photographer Walter Bibikow. Book and CD Reviews Books about Mexico Lonely Planet Mexico Frommer's Mexico Rough Guide to Mexico Traveler's Guide to Mexican
Camping Guia Roji People's Guide to Mexico Head for Mexico Choose Mexico Live Better South of the Border
in Mexico Adapter Kit Mexico Inside Mexico The Hungry Traveler Mexico
Learning Spanish How to learn Spanish Why is it important to learn
Spanish? How to learn Spanish when you are
older Learning Spanish CDs and
MP3s Spanish language schools in Mexico Pimsleur Spanish I Breaking out of
Beginner's Spanish Practice Makes Perfect:
Spanish Verb Tenses Practice Makes
Perfect: Spanish Pronouns and Prepositions
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