Sunday, January 28, 2007

Chapala

Lake Chapala is located near to Guadalajara and is popular with American retirees. My host family took me to a spa with natural hotsprings.

Photo: Dan (Me), Carley (student from Wisconson), Gaby (host sister), Fernando (host brother), and Hilda (Fernando's girlfriend).
At night, the local fishermen fish for little fish about three inches long. I tried one, but was not a big fan. Posted by Picasa

Weekends

Alex and una mexicana. Abrirte los ojos!

Jared (from Wisconson) finds his mexican self.
Carley (my housemate) and her friend Pickle. Posted by Picasa

I need a name!

This is a lamp in my house and she needs a name.

Can you help? Posted by Picasa

Tlaquepaque part 2

Tlaquepaque is a small town know for it arts and crafts. The program took us for a visit. The dancer video bellow is from the same town.



Chicken breast anyone?

























A statue by a famous local artist.











Alex and Alejandra. The flowers have been dipped in holy water and passed out by local girls. Posted by Picasa

Sunday, January 21, 2007

My house in Mexico

Shows my street and the walk to my house in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Dancers at Tlaquepaque

Tlaquepaque (cla-k-pa-k) outside Guadalajara. Tourist trap really, but a nice place.