Tag Archives: Jalisco

Final Preparations for the Posada for the Nestipac Ancianos are Underway

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Barbara

Phyllis, Kathi, and I are preparing for the Christmas posada for the old folks in Nestipac, Jocotepec, Jalisco, which is to take place this upcoming Wednesday, 11 December 2013.  Kathi has done an inordinate amount of work on this since … Continue reading →

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Tonala tianguis

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Barbara

Tonala is another one of those Guadalajara “municipalities” that actually sit within the city of Guad itself.  In the United States, large cities have suburbs and exurbs, both of which primarily exist on the outskirts of the city.  But Guad … Continue reading →

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What Should I Bring with Me?

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Barbara

One of the things that we expats in Mexico (and probably expats anywhere) get asked constantly via web boards is “What should I bring with me and what should I leave behind when I move?”  While expats as individuals have … Continue reading →

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IMSS Hospital in Tlajomulco….It DOES Exist

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Barbara

In the last episode of “As the barb Turns,” we found ourselves with blood test results in hand and a wish in our hearts that I would finally get to the Emerald City….or, in this case, the fabled IMSS hospital … Continue reading →

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Travelling the South Shore

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Barbara

Since I moved here four and a half years ago, I have made many trips around/along the south shore of Lake Chapala.  I’ve gone with old friends for fiestas and with new friends and my son to show them there’s … Continue reading →

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Take a Break, Driver 8 (or Driver 1 in this case)

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Barbara

You will remember from my previous post that I’ve been in the process of getting a Mexican driver’s license since my Arizona license is going to expire next week on my birthday.  My friend Antonio and I had done most … Continue reading →

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The Manila Folder Concession

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Barbara

If there’s one concession to which I would like to hold the rights to in Mexico, it’s the one that deals in manila folders. I say this because no matter which of the many tentacles of the bureaucracy one has … Continue reading →

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Bringing in the Sheaves….or at least the clothing

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Barbara

When I was a kid and still attending church, I loved hymns.  Not all of them, but a lot of them.  And one of my favorites was “Bringing in the Sheaves,” although, honestly, I thought for a long time that … Continue reading →

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Cuyutlan, Colima, part five

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Barbara

Monday morning in Cuyutlan dawned bright, hot, and steamy.  By 8:30am, Jonnie and I were already perspiring (you’ll remember that no human ever sweats, according to my southern grandmother). Since Jonnie hadn’t had enough food at dinner the night before … Continue reading →

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Cuyutlan, Colima, part four

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Barbara

You will perhaps remember that in my last post about my trip to Cuyutlan that I told you that on Sunday afternoon, I had found Jesus.  And so I had.  Except that this was a very nice restaurant manager/cook named … Continue reading →

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