ADIOS, MEXICO!!!

My time in Mexico has come to an end...After an incredible 2 years here, I am returning to my home in Colorado. Muchas Gracias a Todos!

Stay tuned to see what new adventure awaits!

Daniel

Las Playas de Mexico!

What better place to spend the winter months than in sunny Mexico!? Most recently, I found myself sitting under a palapa in Puerto Vallarta with my good friend Denise (and some random sad clown), sipping margaritas and enjoying the sights and sounds of this resort on the Pacific.

In February, I spent a week in La Paz (Baja California Sur) giving a series of workshops on "Teaching to Young Learners" for the Secretaria de Educacion (SEP). It was Carnival time, so everyone was out strolling the malecon in the evenings, watching the sunset over the Sea of Cortez. Simply breathtaking!

MONARCH BUTTERFLY MIGRATION IN VALLE DE BRAVO

Taking advantage of my day off (Mexican Constitution Day) to update the blog...

After a month of constant travel (Leon, San Luis Potosi, Costa Rica and Oaxaca), I decided to treat myself to a non-work related excursion (sponsored by the Embassy) to Valle de Bravo. Since I arrived to Mexico, everyone has told me how I MUST go see the annual migration of monarch butterflies...Needless to say, I was not disappointed. It was truly a spectacular sight!

I was joined by my colleague, Shannon, as we ventured into the wilderness about 2 hours away from Mexico City. We climbed high into the forest (s0me preferred to ride horses) before even catching a glimpse of the fluttering creatures. Once we reached our final destination, we were surrounded by thousands of them! (It looks like leaves on the trees in the photo below, but they are actually all butterflies!) A magical mariposa moment, to say the least.

We had our lunch along the beautiful lake in Valle de Bravo and also stopped in Toluca to see the Botanic Gardens with its impressive stained-glass windows. All in all, a very good day.

Trying to take advantage of all this amazing country has to offer before my time here runs out...