Las Posadas is a nine-day celebration with origins in Spain, now celebrated chiefly in Mexico, Guatemala and parts of the Southwestern United States, beginning December 16th and ending December 24th (nine days). This event represents Joseph and Mary seeking lodging for the night; the Parrish chooses the house/ family who will eventually “take in” the individuals portraying the two –…
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Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad, Happy Holidays, Season’s Greetings … Did I Leave Anything Out?
It’s here: Christmas, Navidad, Holidays, The Season. Wow, just yesterday it was getting dark at 8:30, the a/c was on, shorts and flip flops were worn to the grocery store, and an evening after work at the beach for a jog or bonfire was a common occurrence. Now it’s dark around 5:00, the heater is…
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
This is a quick note to our friends who show interest in our blog and who have visited our website – we wish you a very happy Thanksgiving, and here’s to hoping the turkey isn’t dry, the stuffing’s not too salty, and that the grandchildren love the homemade apple pie! For those of you who…
Dia de Los Muertos – Day of The Dead, November 1, 2
Day of The Dead… I never liked to think of this day. I was disappointed when I learned that Halloween was the Eve of this holiday … of this scary, unholy holiday. I did celebrate Halloween, but it was just dress-up time… a big costume party and candy fest! I didn’t know. Most of us…
Mexico Insurance – Do I Need It?
You may ask yourself, ‘Do I need Mexico insurance?’ before you cross the border. You may think, my car’s only worth $5,000 … I think I’ll “chance” it… save a few dollars. Bad decision. In Mexico they have what we call “Napoleonic Law” – Guilty until proven innocent. Yes, you read that correctly. Unlike in…
Oktoberfest, It Isn’t Just For Germans in Germany – Germans in Mexico Celebrate Too!
In Mexico there are several cities celebrating this event, which has grown in popularity over the 19th and 20th centuries. The best known Oktoberfest takes place in the southern part of Mexico City, at the Club Alemán in the borough of Xochimilco. The German and German-Mexican community is a regular, however the event is also…
San Ysidro Border – Construction Scaffolding Collapsed
People who cannot wait for the San Ysidro border to reopen should cross into the U.S. at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry. Border officials said they planned to use lanes normally reserved for cargo trucks to process passenger vehicles starting at 8 p.m. to expedite the addition traffic caused by the San Ysidro closure….
Using Your Cell Phone In Mexico
Making a phone call to Mexico isn’t not complicated. Yeah, I said that. In other words, it is complicated. Making a call from your cell while in Mexico isn’t not complicated either. If you need Qualitas or Latin Assist for an accident claim or roadside assistance it is crucial to make a call; if you…
Sonora State – Buy A Seperate, Special Permit, But Not Required In Rocky Point Or…
There is a bit of confusion regarding Sonora Only permits, and the fact that Rocky Point/ Puerto Penasco (in the State of Sonora) is a permit-free zone. So… which is it? Sonora Only, or permit-free? When you travel in Mexico, all of Baja and the area west of Mexico Highway 15 to the coast of…
Mexico Insurance – Buy Online Yourself, Mistake No Mistake About It!
Make no mistake about it, you may buy Mexico insurance yourself online … donning bunny slippers and coffee cup in hand! Really! However, when filling out the application it is very important not to make a mistake! Or, better said: don’t let a mistake go uncorrected. Make no mistake is a phrase used to mean…