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Quite a long piece today. I have been writing several stories to submit to a writing course I am taking. Hope you enjoy. After a long day of sightseeing, it was time to transfer to the airport. From a shaded plaza, in front of the Cibeles Fountain located in the Roma colony, my husband proceeded [...]
Oaxaca, Oaxaca. It was so delightful to visit this place and then write all about what I experienced. Sometimes, I ran out of words to describe the emotions, flavors and textures I encountered during my short trip. Here are 15 interesting facts in order to wrap up my coverage of this city and state: 1. [...]
If you visit the port city of Ensenada, chances are you are going to be offered a tour to La Bufadora, the famous blowhole located on a peninsula close to town. The spout of sea water is the result of air, trapped in a sea cave, exploding upwards. Air is forced into the cave by [...]
What has been your worst faux pas while in a foreign country? I would have to revisit my travel history to answer that question. Nonetheless, I can remember a recent moment when I felt a hole in my stomach and got my ears burning like a flame. While visiting the Santo Domingo Cultural Center in [...]
After a long day, a ride along the valley felt like a treat. The mountains were bursting with a carpet of greens; the occasional patch of wildflowers added a pop of color to the landscape. A sudden turn took us from the main highway to an unpaved road. The bus started to perform violent somersaults [...]
The world feels very slow after a gigantic lunch. When in Oaxaca, the situation gets worse since you have to deal with comatose symptoms after devouring crunchy tlayudas, thick mole sauces and big chunks of grilled tasajo. Your body struggles to digest the worst possible combination of grease, carbs and proteins. The best way to [...]
Last Monday, I published the last post covering my visit to the city of Puebla. It has been a wonderful journey exposing some of the best features of this unbelievable city. I would like to end my coverage of the city with seventeen interesting facts. Hopefully you would get intrigued and plan a visit as [...]
I already wrote a detailed post about the Guadalupe Fort and its role in the Battle of Puebla (better known by its date, 5 de mayo). However, I cannot forget about the other fort at the “5th of May Civic Center” (Centro Civico 5 de Mayo). In an effort to defend tiny, simple things, you [...]
In an effort to fill my mouth with the delicious flavor of the renowned black mole, I visited and Oaxacan restaurant located in Koreatown. I ordered an “enmoladas” plate after perusing thru the many interesting options on the menu. A plate of layers was served a few minutes later: three folded tortillas, thick mole [...]
As I approach the rectangular structure, the many fringes containing geometric designs start to show their intricate details. In Spanish, they are known as “grecas” after the Greek symbol of eternal life that is repeated in so many decorative motives. There are three patterns in that building. Two more on another. Is this design different [...]
Hello! I’m glad to meet you. My name is Ruth. I like to bond with people by sharing stories, anecdotes and experiences. This blog is my way to share my stories for outstanding people willing to share the beauty of life.
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