Monthly Archives: November 2011

Cuernavaca: parties, plush digs… and worm tacos

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

The ride to  Cuernavaca to party in the Zocalo, is a few  hours by  bus  but the  sunday  market is well worth the ride [ free samples ranging from coffee & tequila to  traditional crafts  that go on for miles]  in-between  the  … Continue reading →

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Mojigangas : cross dressing for the lord… or something

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

….So while I was out  studying with folks  and buying chicken … the traffic in Taxco   gets backed up … what ever it happens , and after four weeks of the hot water knob on the shower  falling on  my  foot  every  … Continue reading →

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Left full of posole.. and a full heart

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

So of the  folks  in the  Taxco english  group, the  youngest  are  three 16 year old best friends [two girls and a guy] who invited us tonight  to  have supper : Posole blanco, ( on a sunday in Taxco, not … Continue reading →

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Mexican picaditos: Soul food from DOWN south

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

“  your late you , ai, ….. you made me  break my diet“….. it’s barely ten thirty five [10:25...11:05] and I feel like the  worst person in the  world : dona  Elena invited us  for picaditos at 10 ( a light meal.. … Continue reading →

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Oaxacen toppers [are not hats]: Iguannas dance – things I’ve learned from being lost

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

“  your sejas [eyebrows]  say it  all, you have what we  call  toppos Oaxacenos “   I got the feeling this  little man, with a closet full of degrees,  was making fun  of me , or at te very least my face, then I conceded  that I … Continue reading →

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