Monthly Archives: September 2006

Football is Mexico’s number one sport, but Lucha Libre – wrestling – isn’t far behind. It is a massive entertainment industry here, with full arenas and a big TV audience tuning in to catch up on who has managed to … Continue reading →

Noise can be good or bad, uplifting or a nuisance. Depends what sort of noise and when it’s being ‘noised’. Right? Not in Mexico. There is no such thing as nuisance noise here. It’s all good. And sort of noise, … Continue reading →

It’s 21 years today since Mexico City was hit by ‘The Big One’. One September 19th 1985, an earthquake measuring 8.1 on the Richter scale, which reduced hundreds of buildings to rubble, seriously damaged thousands more and left thousands, perhaps … Continue reading →

September 16th is Mexico’s Independence Day, and yet another excuse for a fiesta with mucho tequila, cervesa and comida! We went to Paola’s aunt’s house last night for a big family gathering, with lots of the aforementioned booze and food. … Continue reading →

Shoes. A simple enough purchase. You go into a shop, try on a few pairs, pick the ones you like best, and there you are! With a new pair of shoes. Hardly a luxury, or a complicated purchase – although … Continue reading →