Murals, History, and the Cultural Story of Lake Chapala A new video is now available on Living La Vida Lakeside, featuring a condensed walking tour through the heart of Ajijic, Jalisco. Filmed during a three-hour guided walk, this 30-minute video explores the murals, stories, and cultural influences that have shaped Ajijic and the Lake Chapala…
Every day is a learning opportunity when you arrive in a new country with a new culture. When you know just a little bit more, everything is more clearly in focus and appreciated. November 20th is Día de la Revolucíon – Revolution Day. There are parades and festivities throughout Lakeside. Children dress up on themed…
With so many cute school groups marching, synchronized flag demonstrations, bands, horses and more, I decided to simply lightly edit and present the entire San Antonio Tlayacapan 2025 Revolution Day parade. Enjoy!
So I’ve finally published what was always intended to be my first video on YouTube. Along the way I ended up publishing a number of short videos and two long format videos due to happenstance. With this one, I’ll explore with you the area I call Likeside with some history, culture, geography, stunning visuals and…
November 3rd – the day after all the big Día de Muertos festivities. I found myself in San Juan Cosalá preparing for an interview with a local bike shop for an upcoming video. The morning was quiet, and the plaza and main street were still blocked off. It was a perfect chance to get up…
I took a walk through the Lake Chapala Society campus in Ajijic. They had set up a number of ofrendas to commemorate loved ones who have passed. The ofrendas will be on display through early November, so if you get a chance, be sure to visit the campus before then.