June 2012 - Leon, Guadalajara, Colima, then Home to Canada

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August 4th 2012

Published: August 16th 2012

Saturday, June 9, 2012 we were back in DF. Terri, our roommate since December, was in the final stages of packing as she was moving to another place nearby. There was stuff everywhere, so we decided to leave for dinner out. The next day Terri had the movers in and was able to complete her transition by early afternoon. Later we left with Rosa to pick up a few things that Rosa was going to need in... Read Full Entry

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Guadalajara

Phenomenal mural in a museum in Guadalajara depicting the tormented Mexican People.

Cathedral Spires in Leon

Rising impressively behind the government buildings are the spires of another church.

City tour in Guadalajara

Agave plants surround this fountain. A traffic circle in the city.

Interior of the Cathedral in Guadalajara

Bordering the zocalo is another cathedral with its decorative interior.

Relaxing in Our Courtyard

In the courtyard of the Don Quijote Hotel.

Lake Chapala

Very pretty, however, not a clean lake like we're used to in Canada. Sitting on the malecon/ public walkway.

Statue overlooking Lake Chapala

This statue should be surrounded by water but the water level was so low that we walked to it.

Gate of Lake Chapala

A lot of photographs are taken here. We liked being tourists.

Real Estate Prices in Ajijic

This place is not in the restricted zone, foreigners can get free title to property here.

Linda and Rennie

Enjoying supper in a restaurant in Colima. Check out the purse rack.

Dancing Hairless Dogs

Colima's trademark symbol, the hairless chihuahua dog.

Breakfast Across the Street

Breakfast by the pool at the hotel Hospedaje del Rey, or The King's Lodge. The restaurant was across the street. It was quaint and had great coffee and food.

Nice in the Pool when it's 35 Outside

We had the pool more or less to ourselves midweek in Colima. The temperature was 35 outside and perfect in the pool!

Lobby of Hotel

We found the temperatures in Colima to be 5 or 6 degrees warmer than Guadalajara, and 7-8 degrees warmer than DF. Fans work better than AC.

16th August 2012

Mallory and Warren
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Welcome Back!
I can see why you will miss your Mexican home!! What are your next plans????? We are in Jamaica in Nov. for a wedding and an extra few week after. End of December we are heading for Costa Rica for 6 weeks and Belize for 2 weeks. Home the end of Feb.

17th August 2012

Annette and Lionel
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Sad but happy moments!
Hi! Enjoyed your blog, better because we have visited Mexico City with you and met Rosa and Terri. It is sad to say goodbye, yet always awesome to know that you can go back and visit such terrific friends!

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