Casa Libertad
Travel Blogs from Guadalajara
Prehispanic Archeology
... and the excavation of the site by The Colegio de Michoacán since 1998 has uncovered only about 25% of the estimated archeological areas that still remain covered. Their findings have located this place that is traced back to the Aztecs, which founded their city on a nearby hill called Huachimontón, They constructed "'Guachimontones", the mounds and circular staggered levels structures, which are believed to have ...
San Andres Festival
... by a different trade or group. Brick layers, restaurants, cattlemen, etc. with the last night being sponsored by the Mexican Expats. Those Mexicans mostly living in the United States send money back for this final and biggest night of the festival.
Stay tuned the Virgin of Guadalupe Festival will be up next.
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Mexico Hospitality and Soccer
I grew up around soccer and even played a little in high school and dabbled in indoor soccer in my 30's until my knees gave out. Even though I am not a soccer fanatic, I enjoy watching a good game now and then. I've been to many live soccer matches, including some of the World Cup play-offs. So, when the RV Park owner, Rafa, told me that he had season passes to some of the local Nation Mexican teams, I jumped on the opportunity to get in on one of the ...
Funny How Things Work
... had found their website www.infinitahighway.com.br George sent them an email - received a reply - and they - Leo and Dani (Danielle) - came to visit. George took them on a tour of town and we all met for dinner. They have been on the road for 11 months and planning another 8 months of travel. They have been to major American National Parks that I may never get to - they are ...
Go With The Flo
... would respond by making up a near-believable story. Ironically an actual Austrian tradition that she shared is so bizarre, you'd be forgiven for thinking it was fabricated. In early December demon-like creatures called krampuses roam the streets looking for naughty children to beat (yes, literally beat!) with sticks. They are Santa's hitmen, if you like. Google it and see how scary they are. Poor kids!
As for ...