Over the past 10 years of living in Mexico*, I would consider my day to be a success if I had a shower or managed to sweep the floor. Yes, that’s what success looks like in Mexico. So, you can… «more»
On Thursday, we’ll have been in Mexico for four weeks. Four. It seems like only yesterday that we were getting ready for our 5,000 km road trip. Just this morning, Ed and I were talking about the psychology behind “how… «more»
Three weeks ago we arrived safe and sound in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico and according to schedule* (unlike two years ago). What greeted us when we arrived was not what we expected. Not even close. But, I’ll… «more»
If I asked you to name one food that is synonymous with Mexican cuisine, what would it be? Would you say this part of the pig or maybe this part? For me, it would have to be Tacos. Make that… «more»
It’s almost time for The Zoo to begin our annual road trip to Mexico. Our journey will have us cover 5,000 kilometres, over four days and touch three countries. We will be gone until sometime in April. The first leg… «more»
When you think about your home, the place in which you live, learn and thrive, what inspires you? My inspiration comes from many different sources such as; Pinterest*, Magazine, Store Displays, Blogs, Local newspapers and even my friends homes. Have… «more»
After 16 weeks and 1 day living in Mexico, we’re finally back in Canada. This was the longest time we’ve been in Mexico since 2008. By about 3 weeks. We stayed longer this year because the weather was amazing there… «more»
You’re invited to a party. The invitation says 6:30pm. At exactly 6:26pm, you pull into the driveway or you dial the hosts to let them know that you’ll be a bit late. No more than 10 or 15 minutes. If… «more»
We travel a lot. In fact, six months of the year we are somewhere in between Canada, USA and Mexico*. When in Canada, we have Free National Health Coverage. When in the USA, we purchase supplementary insurance. When in Mexico,… «more»
Before I came to Mexico, I thought that there was one type of avocado; Hass. Since coming to Mexico, I learned that there were two types of avocados; Hass and This One. Since I started researching this Wordless Wednesday post*,… «more»
