Lo de Marcos, Nayarit, Mexico Travel Blogs

Jewelry with Sandy, Cheryl and Carol
Dec 4, 2008 (29 photos)

... 's help, made himself and David a matching necklace...."Somos Cuates" (like twins)!!!! Hector who drove the 3 Fairy godmothers to Lo de Marcos from their digs in Neuvo Vallarta, was a wonderful translater and helper at La Casa today. He says "I will ...

December 2008
Dec 20, 2008 (45 photos)

... ....cardboard boxes covered with colorful paper and glitter make perfect treasures chests for the bounty. Ana, a resident gringo in Lo de Marcos, brings recycle art projects to La Casa. She teaches the kids how to make Kaldeiescopes using PVC pipe, ...

Posada and Desfile
Dec 20, 2008 (58 photos)

... riding on a donkey. Others are dressed as angels, the devil (he is never far away!!), and shephards. The parade in Lo de Marcos moves down the main street, stopping at the stores, the restaurants and various houses to sing the tradional song asking if ...

Franny and Glenn give La Casa a Facelift......
Dec 31, 2008 (43 photos)

... things are meant to happen, they do!!! Just on a fluke, I sent an email out to Franny saying, "when are you coming to Mexico" and she wrote back in about an hour and said "funny that you emailed, Glenn and I are looking at making reservations to go to ...

Semana de Mariposas con Matt y Louisa
Nov 29, 2008 (36 photos)

... having them visit. It always amazes me how we can really make a difference from the small things we do from our hearts. Thanks to Matt and Louisa and all those who support La Casa to keep providing this kind of enrichment for the kids of Lo de Marcos.

Revolution Day Desfile (Parade)
Nov 21, 2008 (61 photos)

... princesses and queens, and the horses dancing to Ranchero music down the streets, every child in Lo de Marcos is a symbol of the celebration of Mexico. It is magical and patriotic and another Mexican Fiesta!. The kids posing for pictures, knowing ...