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Comment on Mercado de Jamaica– the flower market of Mexico City by jackie

jackie — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:52:48 +0000

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Comment on What Not to Wear… to a Mexican market by Libertad

Libertad — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 07:09:15 +0000

Nice threadless t-shirt
I think you were dressed pretty normal for Mexico, I mean, in summer I only wear sandals… and dresses and also skirts. But well, never been in Sonora.
I liked to see some pictures of the markets, and the food, it makes me wanna go there .
And well, though I’ve had visa for going to the USA all my life, I’ve never gone farther than the border, so don’t know much of what they wear, much more that what I see on tv series, but if they are like Mexico ones, then I should not trust them, haha. But I’ve been in central and south America, and I think what really makes you look like a tourist is wearing shorts and tennis shoes, and looking like you’re going on a safari ^^.
Well, I just wanted to say: nice pictures! Nice blog! And keep visiting places and eating delicious food

Comment on Dia de los Muertos: homemade sugar skulls & an ofrenda for Marcia by Angie Carlton

Angie Carlton — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:30:13 +0000

Julie, I am way late to read this post, but I wanted to tell you how touched I was by this post. I commend you for having the strength to do an altar the first year after losing your mom. It has taken me 4 years to be able to do one for my father, whom I lost in 2008. Your tribute to your mom (and your kick a** sugar skulls, must try to copy next year) are an amazing Mexican-style celebration of life, not death. Please keep this blog going even if the posts are few and far between. I really enjoy reading it and wish you the best of luck in everything you do. Appreciate your humor more than you realize! Angie in DF

Comment on Dia de los Muertos: homemade sugar skulls & an ofrenda for Marcia by Christine

Christine — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 23:31:30 +0000

Julie it is nice to see another crazy person. I lost my 21 year old daughter Ariel last April. Ariel had sugar skull tattoos, so this was my inspiration for her memorial. I hope you had the same sense of purpose that I experienced while creating sugar skulls. I think they would be very proud of us. I am planning on attending Days of the Dead in Mexico this year, any suggestions for locals near water.
How are you holding up ? xo

Comment on A Visit to the Corona Brewery (aka Cervecería Modelo) by Robert Ringo

Robert Ringo — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:55:09 +0000

Julie how many bottles of beer does this brewer make in a day?

Comment on Mexico Today! by emilly

emilly — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:25:32 +0000

é lindo o mexico se deus permiti um dia eu estarei ai e conhecer thalia

Comment on Tecali de Herrera- Mexico’s hub of all things onyx by verne

verne — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 02:10:15 +0000

Jan 29 2013 from La Paz Baja California

The new Liverool store in La Paz has beauiful things and we enjoyed seeing a fair selection of Tellez-onix pieces. Some lamps vases and bowls. We bought a vase they had a 25% off sale so very good value. We are going to get a LED candle and use it that way.

Comment on Las Pozas: a Jungly Wonderland in Xilitla, Mexico by Lyn

Lyn — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 06:35:47 +0000

Juan, Did you lead a 5 day tour into the Sierra Gorda last April with
Chris and Connie? I ask because I’ve tried to contact Sieragorda/ ecoturism….but don’t get a response. Can you be a contact?

I’m in Queretaro now (January 2013 until the end of the Area would be great) March). Evan a two or 3day trip…any suggestions?

Anyone in interested?

Lyn

Comment on A Visit to the Corona Brewery (aka Cervecería Modelo) by kevin paul

kevin paul — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 19:19:37 +0000

i was woundering about is there any way the bottleing company would or could send me some corona light bottle tops i would be willing to pay for them and shipping and handleing i am making something with them all kinds would be heplful thank you for your time please reply

Comment on Mercado de Jamaica– the flower market of Mexico City by Mexico, a kaleidoscope | lanock

Mexico, a kaleidoscope | lanock — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 06:46:32 +0000

[...] The Mercado Jamaica is much smaller, with several areas for car parking interspersed, both vendors’ and customers’. Pickup trucks come in loaded w/ flowers to wholesale to the many florists and flower arrangers. I can’t imagine the desperate feeling of coming to town and sitting around a truck all day, hoping someone will buy your wares. Almost every florist has something unique, does something a little differently, so they have something to show off. See http://www.midwesternerinmexico.com/2009/01/19/mercado-de-jamaica-the-flower-market-of-mexico-city/ [...]

Comment on Back to Mexico City!! by Jorge Campos

Jorge Campos — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:37:00 +0000

lol @ the guy in the picture. He’s like, “Really? A Picture? I make tacos for God’s sake.”

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tampico — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:14:05 +0000

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Comment on Dia de los Muertos: homemade sugar skulls & an ofrenda for Marcia by Ronit

Ronit — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 22:56:19 +0000

Julie it was so nice to read your tribute to your mom. I still have tears in my eyes. I’m sure your mom was so proud of you! Having gotten the chance to get to know you personally I feel honored that I had a chance to know you while you were living here in Mexico City! I used to think that Dia de los Muetos was kind of creepy but now I realise what a beautiful celebration it is. Instead of mourning the loss of the people we love, we celebrate their life!

I am so happy to hear you’re pregnant and are bringing more Julie’s into this world!
Stay in touch.
Un beso,
Ronit
p.s.Thanks so much for making me such a beautiful blog! You have changed my work forever! xoxo

Comment on Condesa & Roma: the trendy neighborhoods of Mexico City by kim

kim — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 03:44:35 +0000

This is a random question, but I am wondering if you know where I might buy Acapulco chair? Someone on the website Houzz said they are sold in Condessa and Roma, but I can’t find them!! Any help would be appreaciated!!

Comment on Dia de los Muertos: homemade sugar skulls & an ofrenda for Marcia by Alejandro García Magos

Alejandro García Magos — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 20:08:23 +0000

Hello Julie,

Very nice tribute to your mom. Thanks for this and for all the other posts.

Best regards,

Alejandro

Comment on Dia de los Muertos: homemade sugar skulls & an ofrenda for Marcia by Leslie Limon

Leslie Limon — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 03:35:45 +0000

What a beautiful tribute to your mom! I had planned to build an altar for my grandmother, who passed away in December 2011, but with my suegra’s sudden passing in late September, we decided to wait until next year. The pain and loss is still too fresh for us all.

I think it is so cool that you made your own sugar skulls. This is the first year in the twelve that I’ve lived here, that I’ve seen so many sugar skulls sold in our pueblito.

Comment on Dia de los Muertos: homemade sugar skulls & an ofrenda for Marcia by L from Kansas

L from Kansas — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:29:47 +0000

I was googling sugar skulls for my first Dia de los Muertos celebration I’m hosting many friends in our barn tomorrow night. My mother died of ALS 19 years ago, and I was struck how the symbolism of the objects on the altar, the tearlessness, the fun for my kids, the time of year before the holidays may be just the thing I need to get through (again). The picture of your mom reminds me of mine. Bless our moms.

Comment on Dia de los Muertos: homemade sugar skulls & an ofrenda for Marcia by Tara from Me and The Mexican

Tara from Me and The Mexican — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:49:49 +0000

I just stumbled upon your blog and this post brought me to tears. I’m sure your mom is smiling down at the celebration.

Your sugar skulls are amazing! I’m very impressed. I really want to start celebrating “Dia de los Muertos” so my son can begin to understand what it is all about.

Take care!
Tara

Comment on Dia de los Muertos: homemade sugar skulls & an ofrenda for Marcia by Cristina

Cristina — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:54:42 +0000

Julie, what a really wonderful memorial for your Mom. Like many here, I had tears in my eyes when I finished reading it. Your skulls are beautiful and it’s wonderful to see you with the ‘bump’.

Hasta pronto…
Cristina

Comment on Sparkling Wineries in Querétaro: Viva Freixenet! by Mickey Patin

Mickey Patin — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:23:45 +0000

http://www.midwesternerinmexico.com/2011/08/29/sparkling-wineries-in-queretaro-viva-freixenet/

Sounds like a great trip.

I realize you folks are almost surely aware of the info on this Winery’s website in as much as you mentioned it in your recent Newcomer’s post. I offer the address to anyone interested.

Mickey Patin

Comment on Dia de los Muertos: homemade sugar skulls & an ofrenda for Marcia by ellecancun

ellecancun — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:45:29 +0000

Very nice post. I am sorry for the loss of your mother…. I lost my stepmom last year to ALS, and I truly believe she knew/knows how much she is loved, and how much she is missed. Your Mom knows

Very good job on the skulls!! I am not artistic at all, and wouldn’t dare try. Love the colours.

Comment on Dia de los Muertos: homemade sugar skulls & an ofrenda for Marcia by claudia lopez

claudia lopez — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:28:52 +0000

I agree with Ana 100% so proud of my heritage I still have mom & dad but grandma is gone but not fortgoten

Comment on Dia de los Muertos: homemade sugar skulls & an ofrenda for Marcia by Ana

Ana — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:03:40 +0000

HI, as a Mexican living in the US it makes me feel very proud to see that some on my traditions are making other people happy also the fact that you found our tradition inspiring and reassuring, makes me feel very good. I lost my mom to cancer 3 years ago and every year since I have been making calaveritas for the Altar, this year one friend helped me to do 50! because I’m putting the altar at my school! it is crazy to do all that work even for a Mexican! but it really makes me feel good!, thanks so much for the post! and Thanks for adopting my tradition!

Comment on Dia de los Muertos: homemade sugar skulls & an ofrenda for Marcia by Helen Tagge

Helen Tagge — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:59:30 +0000

Julis first of all congratulations on expecting your first child your mom would have been so excited having a grandchild. We miss her very much. My mom was so close to your grandma Arline and when she passed your mom took over her spot and we all visited frequently. This tribute iw a wonderful way to honor you mom and she would loved to have been a part of this. We also have tears with the anniversary of her passing comes close. Thanks for sharing this tribute with all of us God bless all of you. Love Darold,Helen & Hildur

Comment on Dia de los Muertos: homemade sugar skulls & an ofrenda for Marcia by Karen Arzt

Karen Arzt — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:36:46 +0000

My Dear Julie…what a wonderful honor of love you have given in your Mother’s memory. This past year I have remembered her often…shed some tears of love missing her in so many ways. Marcia’s friendship to me will be everlasting in my heart…and especially how her humor always made me laugh. I am so grateful to God that the Carmann Family has touched my life.

Comment on Dia de los Muertos: homemade sugar skulls & an ofrenda for Marcia by Kathy Carmann

Kathy Carmann — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:26:18 +0000

Wiping tears away also. What a tribute and she would of loved it. Miss her and all the laughter and good times we shared.
We love you.

Comment on Dia de los Muertos: homemade sugar skulls & an ofrenda for Marcia by Susie

Susie — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 20:31:58 +0000

That was beautiful! Wiping away tears right now. What a cool way to honor your mom.

Comment on Dia de los Muertos: homemade sugar skulls & an ofrenda for Marcia by Julie

Julie — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 20:26:16 +0000

Thanks Lesley! I appreciate the kind words. I can’t wait to see what else you learn this year! Keep me posted.

Comment on Dia de los Muertos: homemade sugar skulls & an ofrenda for Marcia by Lesley

Lesley — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:46:43 +0000

Julie, I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom. I never got to meet her, but I knew she was a special lady, because she produced you! What a lovely tribute to her.

You have inspired *me* to make sugar skulls from scratch. I’m taking a course in a few days at Esgamex here in DF. (But I will have the Internet in the back of my mind.)

For your first altar, you really knocked this one out of the park.

Comment on Dia de los Muertos celebrations around DF by Dia de los Muertos: homemade sugar skulls & an ofrenda for Marcia – Midwesterner in Mexico

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:57:29 +0000

[...] celebrated it. I shared several photos from one year’s festivities around Mexico City in this post, and I’ve definitely missed all the rituals the last two years back here in the US. My mom [...]

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Jason — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 20:36:04 +0000

I bought 2 of these in SF about 10 years ago form a street vendor. Has anyone located them online anywhere?? I have searched everywhere and cannot find them.

Comment on Weekend escape to magical Hacienda Las Trancas by Janie

Janie — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 05:07:26 +0000

Can anyone give me a ball park number for the cost of a wedding at the hacienda?

Comment on Mexico Today- Keep track of all the news! by Peter W Davies

Peter W Davies — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:49:07 +0000

Hey! I think I have visited your blog before but happy to have found it again and looking forward to looking through all the Mexico and especially Mexico City related stuff. I live in DF and recently finished a project to visit the surrounds of every metro station and document my findings with images and impressions, you might be interested..

http://mexicocitymetro.wordpress.com/

It was also featured on Mexico Today which I saw you are involved with – http://mexicotoday.org/article/peter-davies-discovers-culture-mexico-mexico-city-metro

Alright, all the best, great blog!!

Comment on Navigating the Mexico City Airport by Ricardo

Ricardo — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:23:58 +0000

Hi! Very informative site! Juat wanted to mention that when the aerotren is not running there is a shuttle bus from T2 to T1 and back agian. It costs 15 pesos, and you find it outside the southwest (left if you are facing the gate entrances) end of T2– just ask anyone in a uniform and they will direct you. You may have to wait a few minutes, but the bus is clean, there was no boarding pass or ticket requirement ( I was there to meet a friend @ night), and my driver was courteous and helpful.

Comment on Tecali de Herrera- Mexico’s hub of all things onyx by flores navarro

flores navarro — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:58:12 +0000

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Comment on Tecali de Herrera- Mexico’s hub of all things onyx by flores navarro

flores navarro — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:56:48 +0000

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Comment on Our First Christmas Posada in Mexico City by alex

alex — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:18:15 +0000

Hola,
Soy un amante de la música mas bonita del mundo, la música de mariachi. Estare atento a sus comentarios.
Saludos

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Gold Décor Gives Puebla Chapel a Heavenly Glow - All About Puebla — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:08:56 +0000

[...] from the hands of Lucas Pinto, an Iberian artisan, and the columns were carved of stone from nearby Tecali de Herrera. Multiple saints adorn the walls surrounding the altar: At left are Mary’s husband, St. Joseph, [...]

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Pancho Villa in Concord « lunchburb — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:52:58 +0000

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Comment on Navigating the Mexico City Airport by Melinda

Melinda — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:58:55 +0000

Also -is it OK to put TSA locks on the suitcases? The ones with keys? But they are official ones. Thank you Melinda

Comment on Navigating the Mexico City Airport by Melinda

Melinda — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 01:07:11 +0000

Hello – I found your comments very helpful. We have a different situation however. We fly into Mexico City from LAX. We have a 5 hour layover and then we board Iberia Airlines for Madrid. Do we have time to leave the security area? I assume we still do the immigration thing. Do we also re-check our luggage? Thank you very much.
Melinda

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Poultry refrigeration | Leatherandlace — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 22:42:08 +0000

[...] Modern poultry refrigeration techniques continue to sweep Mexico …Modern poultry refrigeration techniques continue to sweep Mexico by storm. Jul 30th, 2009. by Julie. In a follow-on to last year’s photo of [dead] chickens on the … [...]

Comment on Mexico Today- Keep track of all the news! by ellecancun

ellecancun — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 15:47:57 +0000

YAY, that’s awesome!!

I’m so sad as I was asked last year, but had a very ill family member and I couldn’t commit.

Can’t wait to read some more of your articles

Comment on Mexico Today! by Mexico Today- Keep track of all the news! – Midwesterner in Mexico

Mexico Today- Keep track of all the news! – Midwesterner in Mexico — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 19:44:37 +0000

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Comment on Tecali de Herrera- Mexico’s hub of all things onyx by maría Elena

maría Elena — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 04:13:53 +0000

podrías enviarme modelo de corazones y estrellas de mar como recuerdos para una boda en la playa? el jueves estará una persona en la ciudad de Puebla y quisiera aprovechar para traerlos a Sonora.gracias

Comment on Navigating the Mexico City Airport by dfg

dfg — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 02:52:08 +0000

Thanks for the helpful info. Your link to the sitio taxis helped us find what we needed (un ejecutivo) faster than other sources. Cheers!

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Comment on What Not to Wear… to a Mexican market by Roberto

Roberto — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 22:16:14 +0000

I Love This City, Even If I’ve Never Been There But Due To My Accent Everybody Here In California Calls Me “Chilango” (Chilango Are The People Who Live In Mexico City”Lower Class” And Their Accent Is Unique)… I Wish I Can Go To Live There In The Future…!!!

Comment on Back to Mexico City!! by alex

alex — Thu, 31 May 2012 07:16:37 +0000

Hola,
Soy un amante de la música mas bonita del mundo, la música de mariachi. Estare atento a sus comentarios.
Saludos

Comment on What Not to Wear… to a Mexican market by kristiea68

kristiea68 — Fri, 25 May 2012 19:22:00 +0000

I like your blog, I was in DF over christmas 2011, also. (I’m also blonde/blue eyed/US citizen) I was just there again last week.

I totally agree with you about the animal section of the Sonora market, bird flu/other weird diseases are *exactly* what I was thinking when I was in there, too. That place is pretty horrifying.I got out pretty quickly.

Comment on Tecali de Herrera- Mexico’s hub of all things onyx by carlos

carlos — Tue, 22 May 2012 20:04:24 +0000

hola ojala me puedan ayudar necesito saber quien me puede hacer una taza de baño, ya adquiri un lavabo de onix que se ilumina pero pssss no he podido en contrar un sanitario del mismo material ojala me puedan recomendar a alguin y darme un aprox. del precio muchas gracias

Comment on Tecali de Herrera- Mexico’s hub of all things onyx by Steve Shelley

Steve Shelley — Wed, 09 May 2012 03:03:59 +0000

If you liked the arches of the convent you should check out Hacienda Santa Maria Regla. It is spectacular. haciendaderegla.com

Comment on Back to Mexico City!! by Malte Zeeck

Malte Zeeck — Tue, 08 May 2012 08:10:09 +0000

Hello there!

My name is Malte Zeeck, and I am with InterNations.org. I really enjoyed reading your fantastic blog! I think expats in Mexico and around the world could really gain some great insights [and have a few good laughs] on this page. The quality of the blog in general is very convincing, which is why I would love to feature you and your writing on the Recommended Blog on Mexico section on InterNations.org
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Comment on What do you think about public transit in Mexico City?? by Trunki

Trunki — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:42:27 +0000

It’s difficult to find educated people about this subject, however, you seem like you know what you’re talking about! Thanks

Comment on Back to Mexico City!! by AJ Desatnik

AJ Desatnik — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:32:44 +0000

Thanks so much for sharing your favorite spots in Mexico. It is refreshing to read some positive comments on Mexico instead of the main stream media’s continual focus on violence.

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Comment on Las Pozas: a Jungly Wonderland in Xilitla, Mexico by Ed

Ed — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:22:32 +0000

Angela,
I was in Xilitla a few weeks ago for 5days (then spent 656 days in Angangueo, Michoacan visiting the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuaries) and now am back home in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

You can get a bus from Queretaro directly to Xilitla. Takes about 7-8 hrs. About 250 pesos. Go to the main Bus Station (The middle Building)
I stayed at Posada Dona Tere, which was perfect for me and my needs.

Las Pozas is about 1/2hr walk from Xilitla. I would walk there early morning and get back to my hotel 1 – 2 pm and walk back around 4pm for a few hrs. You can get a taxi from town but as I didnt do this, no idea how much.
I will be back there probably in November.
Another wonder of the world.

Comment on Call for Earth Day vendors in Mexico City by foromexicano

foromexicano — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:06:56 +0000

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Alex Vasi 316 — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:33:15 +0000

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Comment on Las Pozas: a Jungly Wonderland in Xilitla, Mexico by Angela

Angela — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 06:47:44 +0000

Does anyone know an easy way to get to Xilitla from Queretaro. I would love to see the extraordinary gardens!

Comment on Motorcycle Helmet FAIL by Shoei RF-1000

Shoei RF-1000 — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:10:44 +0000

I also don’t understand such people: helmet is needed for your safety, not for law and policemans!

Comment on Navigating the Mexico City Airport by Banerjee

Banerjee — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:56:17 +0000

Hi there,
what an interesting forum!! we are planning to visit Cuba after a couple of weeks from now, and we will be transiting in Mexico city, how does the process work, do we have to roam around the airport or they will keep us in one place and we will not be allowed to leave from that area.

Thanks

Comment on A Visit to the Corona Brewery (aka Cervecería Modelo) by Simon

Simon — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:31:48 +0000

Must wear long pants and closed shoes or you won’t get in. tour is only 20 mins, and almost always in Spanish. Gift shop is mediocre.

Comment on Las Pozas: a Jungly Wonderland in Xilitla, Mexico by Huasteca Potosina and Xilitla

Huasteca Potosina and Xilitla — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:02:27 +0000

[...] My boyfriend and I visited the Huasteca Potosina in March 2010. Taking a bus from Mexico City, we arrived directly into Xilitla. It was early morning as we made the hike south of the city’s center up the lush mountains towards the Castle. Because of the high altitude, the fog still lingered and we pretty much had the place to ourselves. For the ultimate English-Xilita resource, (how to get to Xilita, what’s the distances, where to eat, stay and do) check out this link [...]

Comment on Back to Mexico City!! by Steven

Steven — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:49:10 +0000

If you ever get a chance to visit Santa Fe De La Laguna, in Michoacan, please email me and tell me all about it.
I am planning on going there sometime in the reasonable future and would like a little preview.
I understand that the only place to stay is in a “Hostel”, ran by local women. Not to mention, how to get there from Morelia airport, without having to pay an arm and a leg.

Thanks for listening to my ramblings,
Steven in Texas

Comment on Celebrating New Year’s Eve in DF by Conexus

Conexus — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:27:15 +0000

Thanks for sharing these fun Mexican traditions!

Comment on A Visit to the Corona Brewery (aka Cervecería Modelo) by Khonkha Tony Thammavong

Khonkha Tony Thammavong — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:28:31 +0000

I live in Michigan where and how can I buy a 2 liter corona

Comment on Back to Mexico City!! by Mary

Mary — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:13:47 +0000

I love your blog and stumbled across it one day. I read all the posts from day one. Really enjoyed it. I am also from Nebraska (Omaha), my parents from farm families, so there were so many aspects of your family stories that really resonated. I live in Dallas now but would like to make extended visits to Mexico one day. One thing though- I wish I could sign up to receive your blog updates by email? Love your writing!

Comment on Back to Mexico City!! by jim johnston

jim johnston — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:30:33 +0000

If you have time go to Maximo’s, a new restaurant in Colonia Roma (Zacatecas at Tonalá)–the chef worked at Pujol for 3 years. Happy New Year.

Comment on Back to Mexico City!! by Michael Wolf

Michael Wolf — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:17:56 +0000

If you end up buying one of those bamboo bikes, please be sure to review it after you’ve had a chance to give it some uso rudo. I saw the guys who make them at a bike fair a few months ago, and the bikes looked pretty good, but I did have some concerns about how well they’d hold up to riding in the rain, among other things.

Comment on The latest trends in Lucha Libre souvenirs by Biff Zongo

Biff Zongo — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:52:34 +0000

Love the article! And thanks for the links to other Lucha libre swag!!

Comment on What’s happening this December in Mexico City? by Playa del Carmen Living » Christmas in Mexico City

Playa del Carmen Living » Christmas in Mexico City — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:05:30 +0000

[...] that kicked-off earlier this month, and there’s no doubt that it’s going to be another jam-packed month of celebrations in the capital. This year pop star Britney Spears added to the holiday excitement with a free [...]

Comment on Tecali de Herrera- Mexico’s hub of all things onyx by antonio gutierres

antonio gutierres — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:49:04 +0000

i have onix in los angeles california if you want to see some in live call me at 8187701612 or email me at maelhf@live have alot of the lamps

Comment on Happy Holidays from Midwesterner in Virginia by Nancy

Nancy — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:03:47 +0000

I’ll toast to Marcia, too! What a year you have had, Julie. I hope that 2012 has lots of adventures and very little sadness. Besos!

Comment on Celebrating New Year’s Eve in DF by What Color Will Your Undies Be this New Year’s? | The Luxury Spot

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Comment on Sancocho: the most impressive meat stew ever by Aunt Clara

Aunt Clara — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:30:20 +0000

I loved your post about Sancocho, and thanks for the link to my site. I want to clarify that the time in the recipe is not for that kind of baby bathtub-size sancocho, I can definitely see that your friend spent more than 90 minutes on that. My hat’s off to her for undertaking such thing.

Comment on What’s happening this December in Mexico City? by Christmas in Mexico City

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Comment on And so it begins… by Tomas

Tomas — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:38:53 +0000

Hi Julie. I just found your blog (via a link on twitter) yesterday and have been reading it non-stop. I just wanted to tell you that I really like your post and I’m glad you documented your time in el DF. I’ve always wanted to visit el DF but didn’t because of some trepidation I felt. Your blog (along with others I’ve come across) has opened my eyes and now plan on visiting in 2012. Thanks again for such an awesome blog.

Tomás

Comment on Our First Christmas Posada in Mexico City by Heidi

Heidi — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:49:31 +0000

Lovely post! We just arrived in Mexico for a two year gig, and we are hoping to catch a posada while here for Christmas. Is this something that is only done in family homes or are there public posadas? Thx!

Comment on What’s happening this December in Mexico City? by Christmas in Mexico City | Go Mexico Guide

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Comment on Mexican food I’ve not yet tried… by Foods To Avoid During Pregnancy | Foods to avoid during pregnancy

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Comment on Cat Whistle satisfies all gift-giving needs by shawn

shawn — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:33:50 +0000

Progreso, darn auto finish

Comment on Cat Whistle satisfies all gift-giving needs by shawn

shawn — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:33:01 +0000

I just bought 4 of these whistles in Progress, Mexico this week. It literally took me all week and weekend to get the sound down. Not only can you do a cat but I got one down that sounds like a dolphin in distress. All the vendors were walking around doing monkey and bird sounds. A definite jungle theme. The beauty is no matter what you do a persons first reaction is laughter because its a sound like you’ve never heard. I bought mine for $.50 each compared to the $4 each he wanted originally. Mexico bargaining!

Comment on A race to the finish: our final days in Mexico City! by What’s happening this December in Mexico City? – Midwesterner in Mexico

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:10:46 +0000

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Comment on Baja California Sur Roadtrip: Part 2- Los Cabos by Laura Cacho

Laura Cacho — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:33:12 +0000

Hi Julie,
I sent an email to your hotmail account with some questions that I have on Mexico City… just want to ensure that you do not mistake my message for s-p-a-m . Thanks!

Comment on Baja California Sur Roadtrip: Part 1-Todos Santos by Baja California Sur Roadtrip: Part 2- Los Cabos – Midwesterner in Mexico

Baja California Sur Roadtrip: Part 2- Los Cabos – Midwesterner in Mexico — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 04:05:38 +0000

[...] follow up to my prior post regarding our Baja California Sur roadtrip, we continued on from Todos Santos to Cabo San Lucas, the [...]

Comment on Mexican Decor: more is more by … page in black, created after reflecting on the 5 recipes on the left | Great Cooking

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:19:50 +0000

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Comment on Las Pozas: a Jungly Wonderland in Xilitla, Mexico by charles ortiz

charles ortiz — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:17:32 +0000

Thank you for your wonderful story see Nicole Scherzinger Video
I had to see if this place was a real place and now with all your information and the information you provided me with , well lets just say its on my bucket list.

Thank you
Mr. Ortiz

Comment on Are you a Mexico fan? Tell us about it & win $500! by fiesta

fiesta — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 02:53:48 +0000

Im on it, tnx!

Comment on A race to the finish: our final days in Mexico City! by page

page — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 05:30:37 +0000

I used to go to the same “puesto de tacos” when I worked in Mexico City. They are delicious!!

Comment on Musical Guilty Pleasure: El Colesterol by Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:25:59 +0000

How did you not mention the lead singer’s hair? For me, that’s a major selling point on this whole venture.

Comment on Musical guilty pleasures by Musical Guilty Pleasure: El Colesterol – Midwesterner in Mexico

Musical Guilty Pleasure: El Colesterol – Midwesterner in Mexico — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:39:20 +0000

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