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About meI have had a life-long interest in Mexico. Over the past ten years, my partner and I have traveled extensively throughout the country. We enjoy exploring the colonial cities in the central region of the country, visiting archeological sites, meeting the people and shopping in the local markets.

We've crisscrossed the country from the Gulf coast to the Pacific, and from it's border with the United States south to Guatemala, yet there are still unending opportunities to discover new and unexpected things, hidden treasures, and interesting people.

Favorite cities:
* Oaxaca, Oax.
* Queretaro, Que.
* Morelia, Michoacan.
* San Miguel de Allende, Gto.
* San Crisotbal de las Casas, Chiapas.

Favorite places:
* our room overlooking the street at the Hotel Hidalgo in Queretaro.
* the top of the Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan.
* the falls at Misol Ha in Chiapas.
* the yacatas at Tzintzuntzan.
* the zocalo in Oaxaca City.

Favorite archeological sites:
* Casa de Cortez
* Monte Alban
* Teotihuacan
* Cempoala
* El Tajin
* Mitla

Favorite things to do in Mexico:
* search out and visit artisans who specialize in traditional arts and crafts.
* visit colonial churches, conventos and historic buildings.
* people-watching in the zocalo.
* visiting the local markets.
* taking lots of photos.
* trying new foods.
* shopping.

Favorite memories:
* the cooking class with Susana Trilling of "Seasons of My Heart" in Oaxaca.
* the temazcal with Amelia Cabrera from La Bugambillia in Oaxaca.
* the girl with marigolds walking down a mountain going to church.
* four weeks on the Pacific coast at Posada Arigalan (thanks Rose).
* the woman who asked, "que es la significa de 'Let's go see' ?"
* picnic at a roadside shrine on the way to San Cristobal de las Casas.
* driving the highways and byways and discovering the unexpected.
* getting locked in the outhouse in Tlacochahuaya.
* the scent of pine in San Cristobal de las Casas.
* our 6-year-old tourguide at the Casa de Cortez.
* the church in San Juan Chamula.
* the jaguars in Villahermosa.

About my libraryMy library focuses mainly on the Prehispanic history of Mexico and the Spanish colonial period, however, it does branch out into related areas such as Spanish and Islamic cultures. My books cover subjects such as art, architecture, history, culture, mythology and cuisine.

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Member sinceNov 17, 2006