El Grito de la Independencia

September in Mexico is a month of patriotic celebrations. Every sunday or so, processions are to be seen in the streets of little villages; the cities cover up in national colors, red/white/green, with flags and/or lights on various buildings as the night settles in. Street vendors specialized in patriotic colourful objects and clothes get to be on every street corner for those who might lack a last-minute patriotic little something. In the supermarkets as well, you'll find costumes and dresses for kids or adults.

Weekly Photo Challenge : Everyday Life

This week challenge : Everyday Life. This picture was taken in San Juan Chamula, samll town on the north-west slopes of San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico, but what it conveys can be see throughout the whole country : indigenous children and young ladies are in the streets all day long, every day, trying to sell their home-made goodies to tourists and locals alike.

Comida y Música en Monique’s Bakery

After all the efforts, something sweet was needed. On a Sunday, with the girls from the yoga class, we went to have brunch at Monique's Bakery. The girls already knew the place because Monique is quite attracted by all natural as they are, and the way she cooks shows it well. Natural products, home-made bread (and, what a bread! You know I know what I'm talking about!), fresh fruit waters and different delicacies every day. <a href=""> Read More...

Reality Bites!

(voyez plus bas pour la version française - scroll down for the english version) Photo credits : http://www.google.com Nada malo, que se tranquilizen, pero una pequeña historia que me recuerda que mis reflejos "europeos" o más bien, franceses, me pueden causar muchos contratiempos. El lunes pasado, Raul regresó a trabajar a la escuela, asi que [...]

Photo of the Day : I’m a brand new Yogui!

C'est la fin de notre stage intensif de yoga : 26 cours en 14 jours à raison de 2 cours par jour pendant la semaine et 2 le week-end.  Pour terminer vendredi soir dernier en nuit de pleine lune (en anglais, on parle même de "Lune Bleue," je ne l'ai pas vue de cette couleur...).  [...]