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Last weekend, some friends from the states and Claudia and I met in Villahermosa, Tabasco (state), Mexico to begin a trip into a remote corner of southeastern Mexico. The Palenque area, in the state of Chiapas, Mexico combines the allure of … Continue reading
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On my last flight out of Mexico City, two of the three largest mountains in Mexico were visible out of my side of the plane. I always try to get a window seat on the right side of the … Continue reading
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About 4 hours east of Mexico City lies La Malinche, the 5th largest mountain in Mexico at 14,636 feet and a couple of hundred feet taller than any peak in the lower U.S. The mountain is named after Malinche, the … Continue reading
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I finally finished the “Flintstone” table, then shipped it and installed it in our apartment in Mexico City. It is really nice to have a couple of pieces of furniture from home around so we don’t get too homesick. The … Continue reading
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We had another “brew day” yesterday and Claudia & I were joined by some fellow brew club members – Juan & Chesa and Pete. As we are just getting back in to brewing and have a million questions, these guys … Continue reading
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At times, being in the middle of a city of 25 million can be suffocating – in every sense of the word. Especially after spending the last 12 years on 17 acres way out in the country. Mexico City is … Continue reading
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Mexico has long been known for excellent beer. The first commercial brewery was set up near Mexico city back in 1543 by a guy named Alfonso de Herrero. Fast forward until much later when Mexico went through a major expansion of … Continue reading
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I wanted to pass along this pic as we just started using our new Nutri Bullet (blender). I’ve read some bad reviews due to leaking, blade rust and the tabs breaking on the lids. It’s pretty convenient having the … Continue reading
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Well, after 6 weeks of being “Chilangos”, as Mexico City residents are called, we’ve begun to settle into life here. It hasn’t been easy, but Claudia’s boss did cushion the blow by providing a furnished apartment with most of the … Continue reading
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If there is one thing that embodies or defines the spirit of summer in the south for me, it is the simple tomato. Gardening is in my blood, a gift from my dad. The same garden plot outside my kitchen window has produced food for … Continue reading
