French Toast is not a Foreign Food: The Food Education of a Ten-Year-Old
I’m no Rick Bayless, but I know Stuffed French Toast isn’t an authentic Mexican dish. I thought my son knew that as well, but when … continue reading
Mexico
A Bucket List of…Boredom?
I had no idea our recent trip to Mexico would mean our son would make so much progress on his Bored Bucket List. This list is a … continue reading
More than Me Gusta: Who Are You in a Second Language?
I started learning Spanish more than 14 years ago, just before I met my husband, a native Spanish speaker. During that time I put various levels of … continue reading
Riding the Highways of Mexico with Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Speeding down the highway from Cancun to Playa del Carmen I noticed we passed more than one group of cyclists riding on the shoulder of … continue reading
13 Things You Have to Try in Yucatán, Mexico
1. Eat where the locals eat. Try seafood at a restaurant on the beach, tacos at a taquería en el centro, and cochinita at a sidewalk … continue reading
Notes from My Travels: Bathrooms Around the World
Are you hovering over the back button wondering whether you should back the heck out of this weird post? Or maybe you’re just oddly curious? … continue reading
Meet My Friend, Catrina
Catrina When I first started traveling to Mexico I was enchanted with folk art. It was gorgeous, bright and vibrant. My first purchase was a … continue reading
Manualidades, or My First Visit to a Craft Store in Mexico
I’ve been to Mexico several times and I’ve seen many things including stunning natural areas, cemeteries, lots of malls, and more restaurants than I can count, but … continue reading
Playing Games (in Spanish)
It’s all kind of a game, or maybe a dance, trying to get my son interested in and motivated to do things in Spanish. During … continue reading
Countdown to Miss Earth Mexico 2012
Tonight’s the big night and the excitement it building. We have placards, banners and t-shirts. I’m resting my vocal chords and taking vitamins to be … continue reading