In broken English, a 13 year boy asked if he could draw me a picture. I sat with him as he sketched a superhero figure he had seen on TV. He was amazingly talented and drew with great detail and passion. When he was finished he smiled, gave the picture to me and proudly said For you. Welcome! It was my first day volunteering at Casa Hogar Los Angelitos (CHLA) in Manzanillo, Mexico. The orphanage has over 50 children and is registered as a Mexican...more
If you tell people that Mexico was twice a monarchy, they might be surprised; it's not necessarily a well-known fact. In the 1860s, after a lot of strife, the pro-democracy liberals and the pro-monarchy conservatives seemed to be at an impasse. Then, just as things looked up, the conservatives helped a foreign power invade and put a monarch on a false throne.Benito Juarez became Mexico's president in 1861, after civil and international wars had...more
Mexican cuisine is overwhelmingly popular all over the world, and especially in North America. There are very few people out there who haven't tried a taco or gotten a quesadilla for lunch; the simple flavors and fresh ingredients have near-universal appeal. While most people know that nachos are not an authentic Mexican food, they may not realize that their sharp cheddar cheeses are equally as foreign. If you're looking for truly authentic Mexican tastes, you'll have to find some of these local cheeses.Mexico ranks 10th in the world for cheese production, and is eighth highest in consumption each year. The production of most Mexican cheese is usually carried out on a small scale, using cow's milk only. No one knows exactly how many native varieties actually exist; there is no standard for naming or registering a variety, so a cheese made in Jalisco may have a different name from an identical recipe in Nayarit--or two different names, applying to the same product. The local cheese makers also tend to use unpasteurized milk, which has presented problems in the past. Nonetheless, there are several commercially available Mexican cheeses that are popular among the locals.Queso fresco,...more
Trying to book a room at a popular Mexican resort can sometimes be tough. Is it being made even more difficult by visitors from beyond the stars? It would be nice to think so, but so far there is no concrete proof. What there is though, is some pretty compelling stories of encounters from sources you may not expect. You may find the evidence hard...more
Bird-watching is a great hobby in part because it can be done anywhere. With a bird book and a pair of binoculars, you're good to go. So if you're in Mexico on vacation, keep an eye out for these avians.Red WarblerThis is one of the prettiest of the several hundred bird species in Mexico! It's endemic to the highlands of the country, north of the...more
If you have a passing knowledge of Mexican history, you might know Hernan Cortes. He was the man who finally conquered the Aztecs and established colonial Mexico. However, who was he, and how did he end up sailing to Veracruz in 1519? Here's the first part of his story. The family he was born into in 1485, had modest means but noble blood. His father, Martin, was an infantry captain with a well-regarded ancestry. Hernan was distantly related to several men who would play a role in exploring the Americas: none other than the conqueror of the Incas, Francisco Pizarro; and Nicolas de Ovando, the third Governor of Hispaniola. Cortes was a sick, pale child, often spending his days indoors with books. When he was 14, Cortes went to the University of Salamanca, one of the country's most prestigious learning centers. He gave up studying Latin and law after only two years, and returned home. Cortes' decision to abandon school was greatly disappointing for his parents, who'd hoped that the boy would go into work as a lawyer. But he was restless, frustrated at the confines of his small town, and unsure of what he wanted to do--essentially the prototypical teenage kid. News of Christopher...more
San Felipe is a location where you can get the entertainment and enjoyment wholeheartedly. This is the place famous especially for sport fishing and fish taco. Almost all the beachfront restaurants of San Felipe offer delicious fish taco and various...more
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If it werent for metal stamping, half the things that we use in our everyday lives wouldnt exist! Yes, thats how important this process is in the industrial, manufacturing and commercial sector. Stamping, in the context of the metalworking industry,...more
When it comes to enjoyment and entertainment with family in holidays, the outing is a word that comes first in mind. There are many people make plans to visit hill stations as well as beach cities. The choices may vary depending upon the season and...more
Mexico furniture is the best step you can take towards refurbishing your boring outdoors. Furniture is not only a requirement for the indoors of the house but it is also equally important for the outdoor areas. Imagine how drastically the garden...more
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