Everything works like a well-oiled machine and everyone speaks at least some English here. Welcome to tourist capital Puerto Vallarta. I arrive in the evening and am tired from travelling and time change; I just want to get to my vacation rental, so I take a taxi. My first impression is […]
Experiences with Mexican People
Often I hear other expats or snowbirds or tourists complaining about their experiences with Mexican people. Granted, the culture is different here. In my opinion, we cannot expect everything to be the same as at home when moving to a new country — discovering the differences is part of the […]
Mazatlán – The Conservatory 1873
The Conservatorio 1873 is a short walk up the hill from where we got off the green bus. The sun was already low, and we took in the scenery on our way: the water on the the left, waves hitting the rocks, El Faro not far, a sailboat out in […]
Mazatlán – Juárez Market
Going to the Juárez market on Sundays is a typical Mexican experience. The locals call it the Mercado Juárez because it is in the Juárez neighbourhood of Mazatlán, but it is officially called the Miguel Hidalgo Municipal Market (after the Catholic priest who had a defining role in starting the […]
Mezcal Tasting
The Mezcal Tasting in Casa Analco (Mazatlán, SIN) was a stunning experience. As I entered the bar, my eyes were first drawn to the tree, which grows right through the space, making the room look very organic. A simple countertop table with high chairs is built around the centerpiece tree. […]
Mazatlán – El Faro
Hiking up to the lighthouse in Mazatlán was a lovely outing. The green bus takes you right to the bottom of the hill. Of course, my friend and I didn’t know that, so we got off the bus early and walked there. The path up the hill meanders among a […]
Minor Challenges
Being in Mexico comes with its own challenges. One example: it takes forever to get things done the conventional way. The physical cable for my internet at home “broke”. This could mean that it was old or that it was cut… I never found out which one it was. The […]
Morning Beach Walks
I love my morning beach walks. After waking up and brushing teeth, I go down to the beach and walk barefoot. The waves are unpredictable, so wanting to get my feet wet means that also, every day, I get my shorts wet quite substantially – meaning, not just the legs… […]
Angelo Peralta Theatre Visit, Mazatlán
Recently, I have had occasion to visit the Angela Peralta theatre in Mazatlán’s historic centre. A friend gave me two free tickets for the Mazatlán cultural festival. On the outside, the theatre has a pretty and well maintained facade with grand pillars. It was built in 1874 and fully renovated […]
Stone Island, Mazatlán
Stone Island is not actually an island. It’s the end of a peninsula that can be reached via boat from the south of Centro, Mazatlán. Here is what I was told and why I wanted to go visit: It’s great for going to the beach, the water is a little […]