Exploring Quintana Roo, Mexico
You’ve heard of Quintana Roo, even if you don’t think you have, as this is the Yucatán’s famous Caribbean playground. It is the home of Cancun and once-quaint Riviera Maya destinations such as Playa del Read More …
Exploring Cancun, Mexico
Cancun is the major tourist hub of the Yucatán. The city actually has two very distinct parts: the Downtown where the locals live and conduct their business and the Hotel Zone where almost all of Read More …
Peeking Through the Fence in Mama, Mexico
Submitted to Cee’s Black and White Photo Challenge: Fences and Wordless Wednesday at Image-in-ing. Seeking a church’s past in Mama All Yucatán state posts All Mexican Yucatán posts
The Hotel Manglares: The Death of a Dream in Celestun, Mexico
By far the best-looking hotel in Celestun is the Hotel Manglares. It is painted cheery colors and has enough palapa to assure you that you are somewhere tropical. The design is adorable and the whole Read More …
Visit Kabah Mexico for unusual Mayan ruins
The Mayan city of Kabah, Mexico, was once among the largest in the Mexican Yucatán. Today Kabah’s ruins are part of the Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal UNESCO World Heritage site. While Kabah’s archaeological zone isn’t Read More …
Visiting with the Pilgrims circa 1627
Plimoth Plantation in Massachusetts provides a chance to catch up with the settlers who came across on the Mayflower and later ships to establish a community here. I use links to improve your experience using Read More …
In Close Proximity to Route 66
The USA’s most famous highway, Route 66, ran almost 2,000 miles from Chicago to LA (just like in the Nat King Cole song). Nearly obliterated by the construction of the US interstate highway system in Read More …
A Public Celebration of the Days of the Dead in Minneapolis
After spending most of the afternoon photographing the Kalpulli Ketzal Coatlicue Aztec dance group at a private Dia de los Muertos (Days of the Dead) celebration, we moved to on to a public celebration at Read More …
Celebrating the Days of the Dead in Minneapolis: Transformation
The simple act of donning elaborate headdresses transformed the dancers of Kalpulli Ketzal Coatlicue into otherworldly beings. A Private Celebration of the Days of the Dead Fancy Footwork A Public Celebration of the Days of Read More …
A Private Celebration of the Days of the Dead in Minneapolis
The beginning of November brings Dia de los Muertos – the Days of the Dead. Although today this celebration is often linked to the Catholic All Soul’s Day, Dia de los Muertos has ancient roots, Read More …