Mexico File

This blog was created by me, a lover of Mexico, to share interesting facts about Mexico as I travel there, or as I struggle to learn the language, or as I am amazed by the food, the culture or the art.

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Cooking with Reyna Mendoza

Cooking with Reyna Mendoza at her home in Teotitlán de Valle was like a dream come true. We walked to the market and shopped for ingredient...

Market in Teotitlán de Valle

The market in Teotitlán de Valle that we went to as part of a cooking class with Reyna Mendoza Ruiz, is one of the best markets that I have...

Faces

These women are Zapotecs and were at the market in Teotitlán de Valle.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Los Niños Dios

February 2 is a big holy day in Mexico, el Día de la Candelaria , celebrated 40 days after Christmas. There are several Masses today to whi...

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Mercado Tlacalula

Sundays are the busiest days for the market in the town of Tlacalula, about 25 minutes east of Oaxaca.The market covers several blocks and ...

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Juana

When I went to Teotitlán de Valle I bought a rug that was woven by Juana Chavez. Juana was gracious enough to pose with the rug that I have ...

Ways to go!

Within four blocks, within 10 minutes, I took photos of these four cars. A green Dodge. A light green Chevrolet that the owner drove away t...

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About Me

Joan: I have a serious desire to live in a second language. Specifically, to live in Mexico using Spanish to communicate. My passion is learning Spanish so that I can handle day-to-day activities and converse with anyone.

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