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The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst... [read more]
The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst... [read more] Blog: Arrival in Puerto Vallarta
Date: April 12th 2009
Greetings from Puerto Vallarta! It really feels like I'm in a foreign country here (gag). I have arrived during Semana Santa (holy week) and it is absolutely packed, big fiesta! This will be my home for the next 6 weeks. I have spent the first few days getting orientated and practicing what little Spanish I know(in addition to lounging around in the sun!). It's suprising how much you pick up durin ... read more
Date: April 12th 2009
Greetings from Puerto Vallarta! It really feels like I'm in a foreign country here (gag). I have arrived during Semana Santa (holy week) and it is absolutely packed, big fiesta! This will be my home for the next 6 weeks. I have spent the first few days getting orientated and practicing what little Spanish I know(in addition to lounging around in the sun!). It's suprising how much you pick up durin ... read more
