Monthly Archives: February 2010

Save the Turtles. San Pancho.

Less than 0.01% of the eggs hatch… and even fewer survive and reach adulthood. There are so many dangers for these little ones – the eggs are considered an aphrodisiac in Mexico, and if they are not by people or dogs looking for a snack, the hatched little ones often don’t make it to the...

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Almost a Gringa Local.

On my way to the market, I passed an indiscernible gate, where two sets of pre-war uniforms hung on these very bare walls. This may just be my favourite picture. Ever. I felt uber cool driving Desiree’s jeep through the market streets, with my elbow out the window. Life is good. After a beautiful day...

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Sayulita & Punta de Mita Adventures.

This soulful Mexico adventure has taken me to San Pancho, Nayarit. I’ve been really enjoying taking everything in slowly, taking my time to read good books, start learning to surf, eating lots of papaya, and starting my mornings with sun salutations. Morning’s peaceful ponderings ended with a trip to Sayulita Beach to visit my friend...

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Barcelo Maya Palace. Mayan Riviera Wedding. Jessica & Ryan.

I vividly remember reading Jessica’s destination wedding inquiry on my blackberry this past summer… At the time I didn’t think of it as an ‘inquiry’ – it was simply the highlight of my whole week. I jumped up and down giddily in my kitchen, thinking of how amazing it would be to document their love in such...

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