Monthly Archives: November 2007
A Reason to Visit Us Now: Noche Buena Cerveza (y Flores)
Many, many good things are from Mexico. Like the poinsettia. Around these parts here in Mexico, the poinsettia is known as the noche buena. In the right climate — this one, of course — the poinsettia is not a mere … Continue reading
Condesa Hotel, Ciudad de México, México
(Condesa Hotel, Ciudad de México, México) Until I get some free time to take photos, there’s Flickr. Here a shot from my hood. Dope, eh?
Filed under Life, Mexico, photos, Uniquely Mexico Moments
Random Recipe: Joy’s Just Peachy Margarita
It’s been a long week, even though it’s Tuesday. The solution: Joy’s Just Peachy Margarita. Ingredients: One shot of tequila (less is better here – tequila doesn’t really mix well with peaches (esta sabor loco!) but with enough peach nectar, … Continue reading
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What Do They Think of My Squeaky Nun?
As both a testament to how old I am, and how old I think I am, I now have to write about the Squeaky Nun. Approximately six years ago — six! already! — I flew from Corpus Crappy to Boston … Continue reading
Views from the Patio
So, I’ve been so tired this week, photos took a real backseat to life. Seriously, I took a four-hour nap today, and well, why? Full disclosure, I had a touch of turista all week, which is great for rapid weight … Continue reading
Filed under Life, Mexico, photo essays, Texas, Uniquely Mexico Moments, working at home
Mexico City’s Forecast for the Next 6 Months
I’m not kidding. Every day is perfect perfect perfect: 71° | 44°
Filed under Travel, Uniquely Mexico Moments, weather
Ex-Pat Syndrome: I Keep Forgetting It’s Thanksgiving
One of the more bizarre ex-pat experiences is remembering and forgetting holidays. Thanksgiving is soooo not celebrated here — and I don’t really miss it. Yes, I miss the excuse of having a few days off and either seeing my … Continue reading
Filed under Travel, Uniquely Mexico Moments
Photo: Yep, That’s My Mattress Dangling Near Power Lines
So we moved into our new Mexico City apartment yesterday. Everything went perfectly, which seems like the 100% opposite of what you’d expect. Moving is supposed to be hellish and exhausting. Well, actually, I am pretty exhausted but I can’t … Continue reading
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Xoloitzcuintli – Spotting Mexican Hairless Dogs in Mexico City
Xoloitzcuintli, another one of those seemingly unpronounceable Aztec words, is otherwise known as a Mexican hairless dog. Before I first visited Mexico’s interior, I had heard of these dogs, but thought of them only as some long-lost breed. I better … Continue reading
Say Cuauhtémoc Three Times Fast, Then Cry Out of Frustration
When you move from the U.S. to Mexico City, along with learning Spanish, you must also learn some basic pronunciation tools for Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs. It’s still spoken by about 1.5 million people in central Mexico (according … Continue reading
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Watching “Los Simpsons” in Mexico City Is Fun
So, just like back in NYC, we get to watch the Simpsons on Fox on Sunday nights. The show is dubbed in Spanish, but the voices are similar — Marge still has her strangled whine and Ned’s got his nasal … Continue reading
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Another Skill Mastered: Getting Pizza Delivered in Mexico City
Tonight, I successfully — and yes, somewhat painfully — ordered a pizza from Papa John’s, while Brendan sat next to me, giggling at my bad Spanish. We lucked out — it was two-fer-one night, too, and so we got dos … Continue reading
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No Molestar, Por Favor
One of the first things I snickered at when we arrived in Mexico was our “Do Not Disturb” sign, which, in espanol, is “No Molestar, Por Favor.” Turns out I’m not the only one:
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Such Plumage: The Exposed Chests of Mexico City Men
Yeah, that’s an abundant display of chest hair you’re staring at. After about four minutes of living in Mexico City, I noticed that rich men here are different than the rich men in New York City, or Texas. I wish … Continue reading
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Joy Interviews Self on Living in Mexico City
Joy Victory is the author of the blog The Blog of Joy as well as Squirrels, Squirrels, Squirrels. We sat down with her recently to hear how she is enjoying her new life in Mexico City. Q: So, you’ve been … Continue reading
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