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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…
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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!
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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…
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Are you interested in meeting a distinguished list of Mexico-focused YouTubers? Then plan to be in Ajijic on February 7th, 2026 for the free Mextranjero meet and greet event! You’ll get a chance to meet and engage with some of the biggest and best YouTubers who all love living in and talking about Mexico! I’m…
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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…
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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.
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Jalisco is the birthplace and cultural heart of Mariachi. Recently, the municipality of Chapala held a week-long Mariachi festival on different days at various locations. I decided to join the festivities one evening at the central plaza in San Antonio Tlayacapan. Before the music started, there were food vendors around the plaza and new murals…
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All the communities Lakeside, from Chapala to Jocotepec have a lot to offer. Each has a variety of urban, artistic, commercial, rural and scenic sights to be discovered. On this quick walk down one particular block in San Antonio Tlayacapan, I turned the camera toward the natural sights to share with you. It’s only about…
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You never know what you’re going to discover while driving down the carretera lakeside. From Chapala, to Ajijic, through San Juan Cosala and through to Jocotepec the areas are all vibrant, different and unpredictable. This particular Sunday morning I happened across a fund raiser sponsored by a local school in Ajijic, the Instituto Terranova. There…
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Shopping in Chapala Date: 29-09-25 Location: Chapala Monday is market day in Chapala. Needing fruits and veggies, I went out to stock up on the regulars, check out something new, and see the impact of the Sunday evening storm. On the way home, I discovered something interesting along the road, and got to compare it…