Mexico

One day in 1943, a farmer was out working his field with his wife and son, when suddenly, the earth below them began to tremble and shake. A hole opened up in the earth, and out spewed ash, smoke and sparks...

We left Lake Chapala area October 31st, with the intention of heading toward Patzcuaro to celebrate Dia de los Muertos on November 2nd. Ajijic and Chapala were very enjoyable, but it felt really good to ...

This horse gets knocked out in preparation for hernia surgery. This would never happen in the States. It's one of those unexpected experiences that only happen abroad. We received a dinner invitation to the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...