Paper Mache Bride
We were recently in San Miguel de Allende at La Parroquia where there was a wedding taking place. This wedding was done with a ton of Mexican flare. As if a Mexican wedding isn’t spectacular enough, this bride and groom added larger than life paper mache figures and a large mariachi band to the festivities.
Mariachi in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
I never get used to the crazy things that get delivered to your door in Mexico. Here are a couple of guys that are door to door chair salesmen. And they are transporting their wares on a bike. It was nice of them to stop by the bookstore.
One of the great things about living in a tropical climate are the plants that grow in your garden. About once a year we get a large bunch of bananas. There is nothing better than having your own fruit tree.
Mexican Papel Picado Banners in Playa Del Carmen
If it is party time in Mexico, look up, way up and you will see papel picado flying through the air. Papel picado or “perforated paper” banners are a traditionally a decorative banner made out of thin paper or more recently plastic,cut into elaborate designs.
Mexican Papel Picado in San Miguel de Allende
This Mexican folk art explores common themes includes birds, flowers and skeletons. They are hung during special occasions, such as Easter, Christmas, the Day of the Dead, weddings, quinceañeras, baptisms, and christenings.
- This top was made by the women of Valladolid
Recently we were in Valladolid, one of our favourite local escapes. While there I picked up this cute blouse. It was hand embroidered by one of the women in the local co-operative. It has a striking resemblance to this blouse I saw on Shop Latitude. The big difference is I paid $150mxp ($12.50usd) for mine. Valladolid is also a great place to pick up hand made leather sandals.
I have two pairs that I bought last year (note the wear) one from the factory (on the right) and one not. They are made of “real cow leather” according to the nice shoemaker that sold them to me. Now that I know where they make them, I will always go there. The second pair cost me $130mxp ($11usd) and they are so cute, cool and comfy.
The legendary leaning lighthouse.
Puerto Moreos, Quintana Roo is located on the beautiful waters of the Caribbean. This small fishing village is a taste of real Mexico hidden between Cancun and Playa del Carmen. The legendary leaning lighthouse was tilted by Hurricane Beulah in 1967. It has been the symbol of the town ever since. .
