Jul 3, 2009 - Back Home to Ajijic

I left Bacalar at 7 AM on the bus headed for Playa del Carmen. By 3 PM I was winging my way back to Guadalajara and home to Ajiic. ...

May 24, 2009 - Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Bacalar

Today I boarded a plane in Guadalajara headed for Cancun. ... I'll play innkeeper at a friend's 7-room guesthouse on Lake Bacalar for the month of June, Casita Carolina.Today I boarded a plane in Guadalajara headed for Cancun. ... I'll play innkeeper at a friend's 7-room guesthouse on Lake Bacalar for the month of June, Casita Carolina....

Jan 31, 2009 - Guadalajara & Tlaquepaque

Guadalajara & Tlaquepaque– Day 3 Short Version We see Orozco’s murals and brave the HUGE Mercado (bigger than a football field), then take a tour bus to Tlaquepaque to see the dancers and Mariachi Bands at El Parian, and have a memorable dinner at the Adobe Bistro where Victor sings with a trio who play Mariachi with a Jazz influence. ... Tlaquepaque (500,000 population) is about 8 km southeast of Guadalajara. ... It is a centre for contemporary arts production.Guadalajara & Tlaquepaque– Day 3 Short Version We see Orozco’s murals and brave the HUGE Mercado (bigger than a football field), then take a tour bus to Tlaquepaque to see the dancers and Mariachi Bands at El Parian, and have a memorable dinner at the Adobe Bistro where Victor sings with a trio who play Mariachi with a Jazz influence. ... Tlaquepaque (500,000 population) is about 8 km southeast of Guadalajara. ... It is a centre for contemporary arts production....

Jan 30, 2009 - Guadalajara – Day 2

Guadalajara – Day 2 Since we are meeting our friend Maryloly at 1:30, we decided to get an early start and see some of the city. ... Our first stop is the Regional Museum of Guadalajara (built in the late 17th-century) which houses a full Mammoth skeleton, an archaeological section with reproductions of burial tombs, and original pottery, carving and jewellery from 4th-century. ... We shall have to plan another trip with an opera in Guadalajara and Mexico City. ...

Jan 29, 2009 - Enroute & Arriving in Guadalajara

En route to Guadalajara After a final breakfast on the beach, our departure to Guadalajara is early (8:15). ... We pass through Tequila wishing we had more time to stop for a tasting, but we are worried that our trusty “Gerri” will have difficulty with the one-way streets in Guadalajara. ... A thoroughly enjoyable first experience in Guadalajara … a city that has captured our hearts. ...

Jan 16, 2009 - TLAQUEPAQUE (say that after 2 drinks)

The B&B here was outstanding.The B&B here was outstanding....

Jan 12, 2009 - Through the Sierra Madre

Drove across a Guadalajara (a big and busy city) and out to the Lake Chapala/Ajijic area. ... Then back to Guadalajara's historical center, and enjoyed all the colonial architecture of the city, and met a wonderful volunteer guide at the Government Palace of the state of Jalisco. ... We really loved Guadalajara, it is Mexico's 2nd largest city. ...

Dec 15, 2008 - Guadalajara Revisited

Anil and I decided we wanted to travel with Audrey back to Guadalajara to see her off on her flight. ... Okla took us to the Café Carmen, a small place we had passed many times on our previous visit to Guadalajara, but where we had never ventured to eat. ... We dedicate the next day to spending some time seeing the historical buildings in central Guadalajara and viewing some of the incredible murals painted inside. ...

Nov 9, 2008 - Guadalajara

I am pleased to say, we got the green light and we were on our way into Guadalajara. ... Guadalajara was bustling with people that Sunday evening and we followed along with the throngs walking through the streets. ... It was cold, refreshing and it put us in the mood to enjoy our time in Guadalajara. ... The church is located across the street from the University of Guadalajara campus and we tried to tour the art gallery there but found it closed in preparation for a new exhibit opening later in the month. ... We read the ‘Around Guadalajara’ section of the Lonely Planet and made plans to see the suburb, Tlaquepaque, the following day. ...

Nov 2, 2008 - Moyahua, Zacetecas to Guadalajara, Jalisco

This morning we slept in a little and took it easy getting ready to ride to Guadalajara. ... ANTIFREEZE FROM THE WATER PUMP! It can’t be! We just had it replaced in Salt Lake City! @X%*&!!!! Well, there is a BMW dealer in Guadalajara so once again, if we are going to have trouble this is a better place than any where else. ... The drip was slowing up as the bike heated up and the coolant level was still good so we hit the road towards Guadalajara. ... He was quite a talker and by the time he was finished I had learned some Guadalajara history, all about current events around the city and directions to a few hotels. ...

Feb 19, 2008 - Guadalajara, Mexico

Today was an arduous drive to Guadlahara.Today was an arduous drive to Guadlahara....

Feb 2, 2008 - Guardalaraja (2)

Comme c'est notre dernière nuit dans cette super belle ville on décide d'essayer le nightlife, le vrai.Comme c'est notre dernière nuit dans cette super belle ville on décide d'essayer le nightlife, le vrai....