The time had come. We would finally cross into the United States of America after driving nearly 6,000 miles since Cusco, Perú. It had taken almost 4 months and we were ready for what awaited us on the other side: FAMILY & FRIENDS! We crossed in at Laredo, Texas. We were prepared for the worst … More Back to the U.S.A.
After Cosmo’s paint job, we bolted for the northern part of the country to Monterrey where we could meet up with family, friends, and of course, find some climbing adventure. Rolling into the big bustling modern city, you find steep jagged rock walls with lush foliage as you drive through a valley. The mountain views … More Monterrey, México
Cosmo came to us “as is,” rust damage included. A few rainstorms along the journey helped us understand what “slight leakage” means. We also learned a fresh paint job to help prevent the spreading rust would cost minimum $3000 in the States. When our Canadian friend living in Oaxaca told us he knew the guy … More Cosmo’s Classy Paint Job
“Ayuda!” shouted a male voice nearby. “I need help!” confirmed a female voice. My head snapped around to look down at Tyson who was starting the first of two rappels off the Peña de Bernal, a massive granite monolith near the town of Bernal, Mexico. We weren’t sure which direction the voices were coming from. … More Hero for a Day in Bernal
The perfect cure for a tired climbing body is a visit to another Mexican pueblo to explore the cobblestone streets, check out beautiful churches, peer into stores offering colorful ceramics and artwork, and sample the local Mexican cuisine. A short drive from Aculco lies San Miguel de Allende. This town has preserved its Colonial charm … More San Miguel de Allende, México
After spending time in Mexico City with family we backtracked to Oaxaca. Yep, the wrong direction. It turns out we found a wonderful auto body repairman to give Cosmo a classy Mexican paint job. Stay tuned for the results! In the interim, we decided to return back north of Mexico City (traveling Mexico like a … More Aculco, México
As plans for our trip came together, I received the invitation to return to the Live Arts Festival again right about the time we were planning to be rolling through Mexico. The perfect coincidence! It gave us an honest deadline to make (after all, driving across 2 continents was a bit spontaneous) and gave our … More Family Time in Mexico City!
I had the wonderful opportunity to return for the 4th time to the Live Arts Festival in Mexico City. The Live Arts Festival is a special music education week for 2 schools that have Suzuki programs within their curriculum. They invite guest teachers to work with the students and prepare final concerts at the end … More Live Arts Festival 2017
Believe it or not, there is more to do in Oaxaca than just eating incredible food. Here are some of our highlights: Wandering around the city to check out fabulous colonial churches, botanical gardens, and museum treasures. Admiring with mouths agape, the giant cypress tree in the small town of Sant María del Tule. This tree … More Oaxaca Excursions
On prior visits to México, we had been told by the locals that the best food and art comes from Oaxaca, a state in the Southern region of México. We were sold. Someday we would be visiting Oaxaca. So naturally, when we decided to drive across the Americas, it made sense to plan a stop in … More Oaxaca, México: FOOD
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