A very happy Mexican Independence Day to all my amigos and amigas. Is it really five years since the Bicentenario? My, how time flies. I wish I were there to celebrate, but alas it is not to be. Still, I send greetings from the UK, which was, of course, the first European country to recognise … Continue reading Viva Mexico Cabrones!
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The Year of Mexico
This year will be different things to different people. And different organisations, nations and other entities. According to the UN, 2015 is the Year of Light. The Chinese are convinced that this is the year of the sheep. Or goats. One or the other. What sort of offspring do you get from a papa sheep … Continue reading The Year of Mexico
Year of Mexico in the UK
And simultaneously, it will be the Year of the UK in Mexico. It's a plan, and everyone's invited. It's one of those wishy washy government level type cultural exchanges that are all jolly well and good, but fairly limited in scope beyond getting a few big wigs together for a bit of a pow-wow over … Continue reading Year of Mexico in the UK
Playa Del Carmen
A weary hola from Playa del Carmen. Nearing the end of my first full day at what is really just a Yankee tourist resort. I dread to think what Cancun must be like, but having spoken to quite a few people who have just fled that scene I can´t say I want to find out! … Continue reading Playa Del Carmen
Getting Ready
Only four days to go till take off, and just 2 days left at Texaco. Can't wait, really can't. And as usual I'm leaving half the planning to the last minute....all adds to the fun. So long as I remember passport, swimming trunks and cashcard it'll all be fine! I have even managed to get … Continue reading Getting Ready
The Mexile 