If you want an entertaining read about things Mexican, grab Richard Grabman's book, Gods, Gachupines and Gringos. It is a mixture of...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Maya history, theories and tall tales in the Americas - Mexico Branch
25 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called The Ruins at Tula in the Americas - Mexico Branch
The ruins are quite impressive even though they are small compared to some other major sites. They are important in pre-Hispanic Mexican...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Report from Chihuahua in the Americas - Mexico Branch
For the record, way north up here in Austin, I am making chile con carne and homemade pork tamales and chicken with tomatillo tamales for...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Mexico/Maya books to read before heading to Mexico in the Americas - Mexico Branch
Richard Grabman's "Gods, Gachupines and Gringos" is an amazingly fun and easy read. I have given several as gifts. Enjoy your trip!
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Spain is Expensive! in the Americas - Mexico Branch
We lived in Madrid from 1973-1977, two years under Franco and two under the King. Interesting, fabulous time to be there. Prices were...
10 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Lake Chapala roommate in the Americas - Mexico Branch
There is a webboard for this area--http://www.chapala.com/wwwboard/webboard.html. It is sponsored by realtors but may have the info you...
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called how great is guelaguetza fest? in the Americas - Mexico Branch
Have been to and thoroughly enjoyed both events several times. However, weather may be a consideration. It can be very hot and maybe a...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bucket List in the Americas - Mexico Branch
Just got back from a couple of weeks. This trip it was Edzna, Yaxchilan, Palenque, Calakmul, Bonampak and Comalcalco. All were...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Driving to Guadalajara in the Americas - Mexico Branch
If you are coming south on I35, try the Colombia bridge, 15-20 miles west of Laredo. It opens at 8 a.m. and we usually are the only car...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Tourists kidnapped in Chiapas - Agua Azul in the Americas - Mexico Branch
We just returned from a fabulous 10 day trip through the ruins in Chiapas, Campeche and Tabasco with a Zapotecan friend from Oaxaca who is...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Driving from Austin to Guadalajara via Matehuala or Zacatecas? in the Americas - Mexico Branch
Thanks to both of you, I was hoping that you all would respond. It has been a while since I have been on this site. We are leaving Sunday...
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Driving from Austin to Guadalajara via Matehuala or Zacatecas? in the Americas - Mexico Branch
We usually drive to Guadalajara from Austin via Matehuala. We have recently been told that the road is drastically improved from Saltillo...
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