PUERTO ESCONDIDO: OAXACA'S BEACH TREASURE REVISITED

 

 

WELCOME TO PUERTO ESCONDIDO!

When my husband and I lived in the wonderful Spanish colonial city of Oaxaca, the capital of the state of Oaxaca, every few months we could hear the Pacific coast calling and we knew it was time for a beach fix. We would pack a light bag and head for the central bus station for the nightly run to the coast. If we were fortunate, we would sleep most of the eight hours down the mountainous road with its hairpin turns as we descended the Sierra del Sur mountain range. If sleep was hard to come by we could gaze out the window at the clear black sky filled with sparkling white stars. We would then shake ourselves awake from our rocking bus slumber and feel the warm tropical air and breeze of the Pacific Ocean. Ahhhhh, almost there!

The first stop would be at the lovely resort area of Huatulco where we would then switch to a local bus for the final ninety minute run up the coast to our destination, Puerto Escondido. Was all of this bus time worth it you ask. The answer is yes, yes, yes if you have salt water in your veins, a love of the Pacific beaches of Mexico, and enough leisurely time as we did. So let's visit Puerto Escondido.

Puerto Escondido ( "Hidden Port") is a small port and tourist center on the Pacific coast of the Mexican state of Oaxaca. The area around Puerto Escondido had been inhabited by indigenous peoples for centuries, but no towns of any size were established during the pre-Hispanic or colonial eras. The bay was previously known as Bahia de la Escondida (Bay of the Hidden Woman) due to a legend associated with this place. Prior to the 1930's no real town existed. The bay had been used as a port intermittently to ship coffee, but there was no permanent settlement due to the lack of potable water. The indigenous Nahuatl word for the area was Zicatela which means “place of large thorns.” Today the name Zicatela refers to the area’s most famous beach.

     

Zicatela beach is world reknown for its board surfing conditions and its chill factor.

      The beach scenery and the "scene" are what makes Puerto Escondido very special!

 During the period from the 1940's to the 1960's a church was constructed and the first school was built in Puerto Escondido. Wells were eventually dug to alleviate the water supply problems and generators were brought in to supply electricity to the pumps and the few streetlights. However, there were still problems getting needed outside supplies and basic commodities. These commodities only arrived periodically when a merchant ship entered the bay to sell its wares. Sometimes this would not happen for months. Residents got by with local products which included fish, iguanas (!), chickens and turtle eggs. After the Sol de Vega road to the capital of Oaxaca was constructed, this problem was alleviated somewhat.

In the 1960's Highway 200 was built which connected Puerto Escondido and other coastal towns of Oaxaca with Acapulco to the north. Surfers and other tourists slowly began to find the quiet beaches around Puerto and tourism began to flourish. Its function as a port diminished however as coffee began to be shipped by truck. Other infrastructure was added during this period including the supply of potable water, a small airport located in what is known as the Rinconada area, mail service, and some government offices. However, only approximately 400 people lived in Puerto Escondido during the 1970's.

Puerto Escondido started as a fishing village and fishing still remains very much a part of its identity.

With time, Puerto Escondido’s importance grew as a tourist attraction and hotels and some small resorts were constructed. For many years restaurants were almost exclusively in “palapas” (open air thatched roof shelters) with menus primarily consisting of the of the local fisherman's catch of the day. Currently, Puerto Escondido is now one of the most important tourist attractions on Oaxaca's coast. However, Puerto Escondido appeals to a more downscale and eclectic clientele including nationals than the master-planned resort area of Huatulco to the east which appeals to a more upscale visitor. This is definitely one of the main reasons we found Puerto Escondido so attractive.

The Rinconada area is a quiet residential area with a few commercial enterprises and where we can walk to our two favorite beaches.

The main attraction of Puerto Escondido is without a doubt its wonderful and beautiful beaches (playas) from eastern Playa Zicatela to western Playa La Bococho. This section of Oaxaca's coast including Puerto Escondido runs East-West unlike the rest of the coastline which runs North-South. The climate is tropical and humid with an average annual temperature of 28°C (82°F) and a rainy season in the summer. The string of beaches from Playa Zicatela to Playa La Bococho include the following beaches each with its own special identity and appeal: Playa Marinero, Playa Principal, the twin beaches of Puerto Angelito and Manzanillo, Playa Carrizalillo, and finally Playa Bococho.

I think a good plan for visiting the beaches of Puerto Escondido is to start our excursion at Playa Zicatela and move eastward visiting each beach along the way.  If you are ready, let's go!

Puerto Escondido became famous due to surfing competitions held at Playa Zicatela every year in November.  Nicknamed the "Mexican Pipeline" due to the similar power and shape of the Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii.  The wave that breaks on Zicatela Beach draws an international crowd of surfers, boogie boarders and their followers. This is NOT your beach for casual swimming! Best to leave the water to those with boards and those with plenty of experience.

     

View looking east on the Zicatela Beach.  No big surf today, but maybe manana?  

                

         Now I would say "surfs up" in this photograph!




        

        Would you say this rock is sculpted by hand or by nature?

West of Zicatela Beach over the El Moro rocky outcrop is Playa Marinero (or sailor /seaworthy beach) which is the best beach for swimming as the surf and undertow are much less than at Zicatela. There is some surf, but gentle enough for beginning surfers and boogie boarding.

    

         The El Moro outcrop of rocks between Playa Zicatela and Playa Marinero is striking.

       

        Looking west from Playa Marinero towards Playa Principal in Puerto Escondido.

Continuing west from Playa Marinero is Playa Principal or main beach) fronting the town proper. The main difference that distinguishes this beach from Playa Marinero is that boats and water taxis are anchored close to shore. Here, fishermen arrive at dawn to sell their catch to local restaurants and families. It is 500 meters long with fine, gray sand and low to moderate surf. This is the primary place to hire boats which take tourists and locals to otherwise inaccessible beaches, to see porpoises and marine turtles, or for deep-sea fishing.

      

        Playa Principal is the center of fishing boat activity and also boats for hire.

       

        Pelicans can smell a good thing when the fishermen return from doing what fishermen do! 

       Looks like its time to clean a water taxi at Playa Principal in Puerto Escondido.

Just past Playa Principal is the the Andador Escéncico (Scenic Walkway) which is a set of paths, stairs, and bridges that begin at the eastern end of Playa Principal. This walkway winds its way over rocky ocean side cliffs passing below the lighthouse to a lookout named Sueño Posible (Possible Dream). In some places the walkway is so very close to the ocean that pedestrians can get splashed from the waves and the walkway itself can become quite slippery. It is quite spectacular, however, as you will see in the following photographs.

                                  

           The Andador Escéncico (Scenic Walkway) speaks for itself!

                        

                        Do you see the lighthouse peaking out above the Andador Escéncico?

   

It certainly doesn't hurt to have some mountain goat traits while navigating the Andador Escéncico!

From the end of the walkway and a bit farther west are the twin beaches of Puerto Angelito (little angel) and Manzanillo (little apple tree) which have a small rock outcropping between them. These beaches are on a sheltered cove making it safe for swimming with Manzanillo having slightly more surf. Angelito beach is full of family-owned small restaurants located in palapas (open-air thatched structures). Both these beaches have water that varies in color from emerald green to turquoise blue. Puerto Angelito tends to be crowded and frequented by busloads of visitors. Playa Manzanillo is quieter as there is no road access.

                       

             Is this what you think of when you hear the expression "Life's a Beach" ?

Walking the streets of any destination is one of my favorite activities and a great way to explore a new place.  Check out following three colorful photographs which illustrate what I am talking about.

                    

Why pave the streets when you can just have hard-packed sand? I can't remember if this gentleman was "pedaling" cold fruit drinks or ice cream.  Either sounds muy bueno to me! 

    

   A local neighborhood tienda (store) to quench your thirst or for your beach refreshment       needs!

        
      "Downtown" Puerto Escondido can satisfy your internet cravings if you must!  

      
   Playa Angelito and Playa Manzanillo are fun for a day with nationals and foreigners             alike.

West from these beaches is Playa Carrizalillo which has white sand and cobalt blue water edged in light green. This 300 metre (328 feet) wide beach is on a small bay. There are no vehicular roads to this beach and the footpath descends a steep slope on a rock stairway. A water taxi ride from Playa Principal is another option for accessing Carrizalillo. 

Waves are normally gentle except for a zone that opens directly onto the ocean where waves are big enough for surfing. The difficult access means that the beach is not as crowded as the beaches in town and on Puerto Angelito Beach. 

There are few restaurants, but bringing a picnic is always a good idea. On the east and west sides of the bay are rocky outcroppings that serve as habitat for a wide variety of fish and coral which makes it popular for snorkeling. This beach ties with the following beach as one of our two favorites!

       

        A picture perfect view of  Playa Carrizalillo with swimming, snorkeling and surfing- let's go!

                            

         Check out the surf at Playa Carrizalillo!  Cowabunga, dudes! 

   

    Playa Carrizalillo is my kind of beach. It's also accessible by water taxi if the 167 steps down       to or up from the beach don't make your heart sing with joy!  

And last, but not least, is the westernmost beach of Playa Bacocho with its fantastic long beach for walking, striking rock outcroppings, and a lovely beach club. Here you can imagine being shipwrecked and having a beach almost entirely to yourself. It is spectacular with fine soft sand, palm trees, and warm blue-green water. 

Caution: the moderate surf at the far west end of the beach can have a strong undertow. It faces southwest, offering good sunset views which is a perfect way to end the day. West from Playa Bacocho are still undeveloped beaches that seem to go on and on for ever. Playa Bacocho ties with Playa Carrizalillo as our two favorite beaches in Puerto Escondido. Both these beaches are a dream and definitely worth a visit to Puerto Escondido!

    

  Playa Bacocho, on the western end of Puerto Escondido, is stunning in my opinion and I can simply       stare at it for hours.

       

           Check out the fantastic rock formations at Playa Bacocho!

     

 I meant it when I said the beach of La Bacocho seems to go on and on forever!  

Coco's Beach Club at Playa La Bacocho is very nice with a spectacular beachside pool and nice food and drinks. The beach, however, is open to everyone if you choose to swim in the ocean and enjoy your own refreshments. Your choice! Que bueno!

   

        Trimming the coco trees at Coco's beach club which translates to guess what word?  

    

Playa Bacocho's blue skies and water, white clouds and shore break, and dark boulders. Who                  painted this perfection?

              

                   Harvesting cocos for maybe some nice Mexican coconut drinks?

            
         Adios from Puerto Escondido! I hope you will join me again very soon! 

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any comments, suggestions, or questions. Until next time, saludos and gracias, Laura  

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WHY WE CHOOSE TO LIVE IN MEXICO

Still walking the jungle where it all started twenty years ago!

My husband and I are often asked why we have chosen to live full time in Mexico. Since we have been living in and exploring not only Mexico, but many other wonderful countries in Latin America over the last twenty years, it is not a question to answer easily. My primary answer is that I feel most at home in Mexico, both in my heart and my soul.

I don't completely understand where this feeling comes from since my family heritage is English to the core. My husband is of Mexican descent. He was born to parents who immigrated to the United States as children and who became naturalized citizens of the country they loved. His upbringing in Southern California was typically American and the family joke was that I am more Hispanic than he is!

We have lived in four different locations in Mexico including Merida, Oaxaca City, San Miguel de Allende, and Puerto Vallarta. All four are wonderful and unique in their own right. We have decided recently, however, to settle down in Puerto Vallarta where our nomadic journey began twenty years ago. Here are some reasons why I choose to live in Mexico, this large, diverse, and beautiful country.

THE PEOPLE


The Mexican people are so welcoming that they make me feel immediately at home.

Without a doubt the people of Mexico are the very essence of this amazing country. I love their passion for life, their kindness, and their friendliness. They make me feel welcome to their country and life and without them, my love affair with Mexico would not be the same.



Different generations and still enjoying each others company in Mexico.



The Huichol people struggle to maintain their culture and traditions, but enjoy visiting the beach from their home in the Sierra Madre mountains.

Happy faces of our happy and talented workers in Puerto Vallarta.

FAMILIES AND CHILDREN


Three generations of the Don Pedro family enjoying the summer in PV!


The hope of the future is in the next generation and these children in Merida are preparing for the challenge.

Mexicans place a high value on hierarchy and structure in family matters. Especially outside of cities, families are typically large and Mexicans are very conscious of their responsibilities to immediate family members and extended family such as cousins and even close friends. Parents are treated with a high degree of respect as is the family in general. Typically, generations of families live in the same neighborhood or in the same house which reflects the dedication to supporting family members and displaying loyalty no matter what.



In my opinion, this face could sell anything including a horseback ride!


Teaching English to the enthusiast primary students in Merida was great fun.


Meeting local senoritas at an outdoor evening concert in San Miguel de Allende.

CELEBRATIONS


Oaxaca City definitely knows how to celebrate and their fiestas are outstanding!

Mexico is a country of celebrations and fiestas. They run the gamut from patriotic holidays to religious holidays. Some have jokingly said they do not know how any work gets done in Mexico with the Mexican calendar so full of holidays and celebrations. But believe me when I say that the Mexican people have mastered how to balance work and celebrations and they do it superbly! Some of the most special Mexican celebrations include the following:

The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is celebrated on December 12th and is a major Mexican holiday celebrating the appearance of the Virgin Mary to an Indian man in the first years of Spanish rule. She is the patron saint of Mexico and this celebration is one of the most special occasions on the Mexican calendar.



The Day of the Dead is celebrated on November 2nd and is a day set aside to remember and honor those who have died. Carnival is also celebrated in many communities throughout Mexico to mark the period before Lent.

Independence Day marks the country’s separation from Spain in 1810 and is celebrated on September 16th. It is celebrated with parades throughout the country and in Puerto Vallarta the parade of cowboys (and cowgirls) is especially colorful. Cinco de Mayo, which marks a Mexican military victory over the French in 1862 is more widely celebrated in the United States (as a beer promotion) than it is in Mexico.


There is nothing like a parade in Mexico!

GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY


Checking out the amazing geography of Mexico with a friend!

Mexico is a land of extremes, with high mountains and deep canyons in the center of the country, sweeping deserts in the north, and dense rain forests in the south and east.


Popocatépetl is an active volcano, located in the states of Puebla, Mexico, and Morelos in Central Mexico and lies in the eastern half of the Trans-Mexican volcanic belt. "El Popo" has been recently "showing off"!

Mountains cover much of Mexico. Between the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range in the east and the Sierra Madre Occidental in the west lie small mountain ranges on the Central Plateau.



There is no shortage of water in the sub-tropical areas of Mexico which includes the magnificent Cascadas de Agua Azul (Blue Water Waterfalls) near the archaeological ruins of Palenque in the state of Chiapas.



The Altiplano (Spanish for "high plain") region of Mexico is both stark and lovely as seen in El Charco del Ingenio nature preserve above the town of San Miguel de Allende.

The spray of a rushing waterfall is definitely refreshing after hiking the jungle trails!

The rain forests and coastal wetlands of eastern Mexico are home to thousands of tropical plant species and elusive animals like jaguars and the RESPLENDENT QUETZAL and were a wonder when visiting San Cristobal de las Casas in the state of Chiapas.

The sighting of a quetzal is a very rare experience.

The northern region and the high central desert region of Mexico are full of plant and animal species that have found ways to survive the harsh environment.

I love cactus and the El Charco del Ingenio (Botanical Garden Preserve) in San Miguel makes me very happy!


COLONIAL CITIES


The lovely colonial city of Xico is located in the central part of the state of Veracruz. It produces coffee, tropical fruit, wine, handicrafts, and other products and is a delightful place to visit.

Colonial cities were built in Mexico after the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. Many of them were built on routes which enabled the transport of silver and other commodities to the capital of the country, Mexico City, in the central highlands of the country.

The plaza in San Miguel de Allende all dressed up for the holiday season!

When the Spanish arrived in the New World they not only brought their language and religion. They also carried with them the Spanish architectural design layout for creating towns which would eventually became cities in the colonial world. This design footprint was a straight grid system where streets were perpendicular to each other and which radiated out of the town center which was known as the plaza (public square) or zocalo. The plaza was also anchored by the Spanish Catholic Church. This pattern was repeated throughout Mexico and most of the other countries in Latin America where the Spanish established their presence.



The canary yellow church in the colonial city of San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas is certainly an eye-opener.



Mother and daughter visiting the charming town of Villa de Etla outside of Oaxaca City in the state of Oaxaca.

We have lived in three colonial cities in three different geographical areas. They were all different and unique and we loved our experiences in each of them.  Our first experience living in a colonial city was in Merida, the capital of Yucatan, after returning from living in Argentina. We were ready to get back to our "dear Mexico" and Merida, commonly known as the "White City," turned out to be one of our favorite living experiences.



The parades of Carnival in Merida are stunning as are the lovely ladies of this friendly city.


Merida is known as the "White City" because of its white clothing which is in response to the hot tropical climate of the Yucatan. At least that is my unofficial theory!

From Merida we moved to the colonial city of Oaxaca City which was in total contrast from Merida and we loved it. The proximity to nearby traditional villages and their respective weekly market days were one of the highlights of living in Oaxaca City.



Since poinsettias are native to Mexico it is quite appropriate to have a Christmas tree of them on the plaza in Oaxaca City!


The Church and former monastery of Santo Domingo de Guzmán in Oaxaca City was begun in 1575 and constructed over a period of 200 years. It is one of my personal favorites.


Visiting nearby indigenous towns around Oaxaca City such as Ocotlán was part of the great experience living in the area.

After living in Oaxaca City we started a new living routine. We spent the "high season" winters in San Miguel de Allende. I fell in love with this charming and lovely town with its history, culture, beauty, and friendly people.


This is one of my favorite photographs which we took just by chance from our bedroom window one morning.

La Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, the parish church of San Miguel, is unique in Mexico and is the emblem of the town. It is one of the most photographed churches in Mexico and I found it impossible not to take its picture each and every time we passed by!

 Making amigos in San Miguel de Allende was as easy as walking out the front door!

 Walking the cobbled streets of San Miguel with camera was my thing!

The colors of San Miguel are incredible as are some of the steps!  

After loving and living in San Miguel de Allende during the winter months, we choose to live the "low season" summers in Puerto Vallarta. This was a perfect combination for us and I loved this arrangement for five years.

Free bumper stickers from the tourist office in PV. The contrast between San Miguel de Allende and Puerto Vallarta was perfect for me!


The crown of the Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe in Puerto Vallarta reminds me of the Spanish heritage of Mexico.


Living a nomadic life was often challenging, but returning to Puerto Vallarta where our journey began has not been exactly tough work!

ANCIENT CULTURES

The soaring jungle-swathed temples of Palenque in Chiapas are a national treasure and one of the best examples of Maya architecture in Mexico.

Exploring the history and culture of Mexico is one of my passions. I love learning about the ancient cultures dating back to Mayan, Aztec and Toltec civilizations. And I simply adore visiting the archaeological ruins in Mexico.

What's not to love about visiting archaeological ruins? Just ask my husband!


My husband calls our visits to the ancient sites "visiting the Old Folks and their rocks." I like to believe that he has found these experiences, if not always his "cup of mate," somewhat interesting. I am so very appreciative of his patience while I indulged my passion and I thank you mucho! Three of our favorite archaeological sites were Palenque (also my husband's personal favorite), Uxmal, and Tulum.



My husband visiting the "Old Folks and their rocks"at Uxmal, Yucatan.



Without a doubt the location of the archaeological ruins of Tulum on the Caribbean Coast is without compare!

The detail of the carved stone in Uxmal is more than just "Old Rocks"!

The incredible jungle setting of Palenque is definitely an added attraction to this amazing Mayan site.

Uh-oh. I think I hear my husband calling it's time to leave Uxmal and go home to Merida.

BEACHES AND OCEAN


A sparkling end of the day in Puerto Vallarta on the Bay of Banderias.

Since my husband and I were both born and raised in Southern California it is probably only natural that we have always gravitated to the ocean and its beaches. We discovered Puerto Vallarta on one of our driving vacations from So Cal while we were still employed. We were immediately captivated by its charm and beauty. So it was no surprise when my husband suggested we move to Mexico he suggested Puerto Vallarta. It was the base for the beginning of our "nomadic journey" and now is our base for our "nomadic retirement."



The beauty of crashing waves on a "quiet" beach is magic for me.


Happiness is snorkeling with my husband and having the fish pretty much to ourselves.



There's nothing like an early summer storm to make this stand-up body boarder happy!



El Niño has definitely been visiting us this summer in Puerto Vallarta.


Don Pedro is one of the"locals" who likes to hang out with us!

Yikes!  Some serious summer shore break on our beach in Puerto Vallarta.

Some serious waves down in Zihuatanejo on the coast of Guerrero, Mexico.


ART AND COLORS OF MEXICO

The colors of Mexico include a riot of brilliant reds, blues, greens, yellows, oranges, and purples. There is nothing subtle about the colors found in this vibrant country. An example of this can be found on the street art of Mexico which I find very appealing. So much so that I created a blog posting to share this art form.



There is something very special about walking down a random street and seeing colorfully painted street art, or murals, by artists who are truly gifted. Street art often reflects social, cultural, and political views and because it is inexpensive to create and to view it is accessible to people of all backgrounds, interests, and persuasions.



Embroidered cotton garments, wool shawls and outer garments with Pre-Hispanic designs, colorful woven baskets, and rugs are some of the common items associated with colorful Mexican folk art. Two of Mexico's most famous artists are Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera and their paintings include the vibrant colors and depictions of life in Mexico. Not only is their art colorful, but their personal life and relationship was definitely colorful!

Frida and Diego were icons of their generation and their paintings were definitely unique and interesting.

Frida and Diego were mismatched in appearance and temperament, but they made their contemptuous relationship work and were a living legend in their time.

Frida Kahlo and her life were incredible.  Check out this website: 
http://www.frida-kahlo-foundation.org/

A mural of Frida Kahlo near Los Muertos Beach in Puerto Vallarta.

SUNRISES 

Sunrise and sunset are my favorite times of the day which mark the beginning and the end of the day. In the morning the sun reaches up to paint the sky in pinks, oranges, and purples. At sunset the sun slowly disappears over the horizon taking with it the colors that welcomed the day. Simply magical!

A dreamy sunrise welcomes the day over the jungle in Puerto Vallarta.

Another sunrise over the mountains and jungle of Puerto Vallarta.

Oh no!  Can you believe this tropical sunrise????

SUNSETS


The incredibly vibrant and shocking colors of sunset are stunning!

The golden glow of a tropical beach sunset.  Another gift from nature.  

An unusually soft and dreamy sunset over the Bay of Banderas, Puerto Vallarta.  Gorgeous!  

THE FOOD!

Some of the best food in Mexico can be found at the municipal markets in any given town or city. Not only do you find a huge selection, but great local prices.

Mexican food dishes vary widely based on income level and social class. The diet of working-class Mexicans includes staples such as corn or wheat tortillas, along with beans, rice, tomatoes, chili peppers and chorizo, a type of pork sausage. Much of our home meals are based on these traditional food elements.

A great way to learn about Mexican food is to try them all at the local market. It's where Mexicans eat and you won't be disappointed! (They even offer hand sanitizer now - see photo above)


Mexican cuisine is much more than the ubiquitous taco and all of it is DELICIOSA!

Many, but not all, Mexicans love spicy foods full of heat from a vast variety of chilis. (In the USA and Canada, spellings with one "l" are preferred: chile or chili (plural: chiles or chilis.) The diets of middle and upper income Mexicans are becoming more and more similar with the diets of Americans and Europeans and include a great variety of food items prepared in a wide range of culinary styles with regional differences and specialties.

My nightly grilled chile is the yellow Caribe Chile Pepper which originated in the Caribbean and is called Chile Guero in Mexico. Caribes are a 'wax' type chili with medium heat level. I am addicted to them.  Cha, cha, cha!

And for total indulgence just feast your eyes on these culinary delights!


A seafood platter to die for! A picture is worth a 1000 words, si?


A stuffed chili which looks too gorgeous to eat!

CONCLUSION

I hope you have enjoyed my favorite things about why we choose to live in Mexico. This list is in no way complete, but should give you a good idea why we love our life in this warm and wonderful country. New adventures and experiences in Mexico keep us young in spirit, active, and enjoying life. For us, life cannot get much better! Saludos, Laura

What's not to like about Mexico? Especially the food! 

I remember hearing many years ago that a picture is worth a thousand words. Those words definitely contributed to and inspired me in the creation of MEXICO AND BEYOND: LAURA'S PHOTO JOURNEY. I hope you have enjoyed this visit to Mexico and I look forward to seeing you again in the near future.

Hanging out with a favorite tree in San Miguel de Allende

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