The Faces of San Cristobal

It is very difficult to take photos of the indigenous people in Chiapas because they believe you are stealing their soul. At times, you can offer 20 pesos (2 dollars) for a photo. We did our best to respect their culture. I was often told "NO foto".

San Cristobal de las Casas

August 1st 2007
After a good breakfast (which will be discuss later) with Carlos' family...we were off, but this time, we didn't need to take the bus. Carlos' family offered to take us to San Cristobal de las Casas, which was a nice change of pace, so the 7 of us carefully organized ourselves in the car. Lucky for us 2 of the 7 were lap sitters, Grace on my and Johnny on his mom, Carla. It was less than an ... read more

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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

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