Lovely Lake Chapala, Mexico
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Lake Chapala is the largest lake in Mexico. About 50 miles long and 10 miles across, it's almost like an ocean. We had friends that discovered us from our website and met up with us while we were both in Ut...
Boat Ride to Isla Mezcala, Mexico (on Lake Chapala)
About a week after our trip to buy raspberries in Jocotepec, we drove to the town of Mezcala. I loved this little place because it was so authentic - few tourists and expats.
Our intent was to take a boa...
Tianguis (Street Markets) in Chapala and Ajijic, Mexico
Lake Chapala is a lovely place. The lake is flanked by several little towns along the length of it - Chapala, Ajijic and Jocotepec are a few that we visited.
The setting is very quaint - one of those cut...
Raspberries and Ruins – Jocotepec and Mezcala, Mexico
From the town of Chapala, Mexico, if you head one west toward the end of the lake, you'll reach the town of Jocotepec. But if you head east from Chapala, you'll come across Mezcala.
We visited both on se...
Our Truck Breaks Down… Somewhere in Mexico
In an attempt to find some sunflower seeds, my husband spots an OXXO conveniences store, and throws the truck into reverse in the middle of the highway.
Unexpectedly, the truck jolts and my heart leaps o...
Camping, Begging and Diarrhea in Northern Mexico
Since we weren't killed crossing the border, or attacked by drug cartel, we continued further into Northern Mexico, traveling along Highway 10 toward Chihuahua.
Nothing eventful occurred. The roads were ...
How Dangerous IS Mexico? Crossing the Border With Our 5 Kids – Agua Priete, Mexico
Join us on our experience in Mexico as we answer the question, "How dangerous is Mexico?"
"Mexico is so dangerous! With all the violence in the country right now, I sure as heck wouldn't be taking my entire ...
Border Patrol, Illegals and the Great Wall – Douglas, AZ
After visiting with our friends in Tombstone, Arizona, we passed through Bisbee once again, to collect some veggie and stop for a bite to eat, then head south for the border, with plans to cross the next da...
The Town Too Tough to Die! Tombstone, Arizona
After visiting Historic Bisbee, Arizona and attending church in Sierra Vista, we drove to Tombstone to meet up with Jenn Miller of EdventureProject.com
Jenn and her crew were taking the Silver Mine Tour ...
Historic Mining Town – Bisbee, AZ
As we headed toward the New Mexico border, we were camped outside of Safford, Arizona. The kids were asleep, and we had service, so I was checking email and chatting on Facebook via my iPhone while lounging...