Yeah, yeah, I know that this isn't a picture from Xalapa, it's from Medellin, but I didn't take any pictures last night, I was too busy celebrating! Let me tell you all about it... First things first, when I got up and staggered out of bed, I was hugged, hand shaked and wished all the best. It's a great way to start the day, let me tell you! I jumped in the shower, got cleaned up, and left with Gaby to see if I couldn't pamper myself a little while Gaby had t...

Well, I'm writing quickly before my bus boards just to let you all know that I'm on my way back to Xalapa and I'll be leaving Mexico City in minutes. I kept my eyes open the whole afternoon and I can't wait to get into the bus to just close my eyes for awhile. Ahhhhhh! More later!

s. you wouldn\'t believe the thunder and lightning we have here! wow!

I did a whoe lot of NOTHING today. It was wonderful. I slept late, went to the grocery store (always interesting) and headed to the mall to get my gift for Juan Carlos and Luisa's wedding. After that, we headed home and got to the important item... lunch. We had a delicious meal and for dessert Gaby and Don Jorge had a surprise... flaming bananas! Yes, that's right flaming bananas. It's butter, carmelized sugar, brandy and, well, some flame! It was like be...

Hey all... I know it's been awhile since my last blog, but I've been away from my cell phone, a TV, and yes, as hard as it is to believe, my computer! You may be asking yourself what kind of place would be so incredible to keep me away from my normal technological distractions.... Salinas is it. It's a small 3 room beach house (for lack of a better descriptor) that Don Jorge and his family has perfected over the years. We arrived Saturday morning and got ri...