Zappoban

Mexico

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December 29th 2008
Feliz Navidad, and Merry Christmas. Having arrived safe and sound in Mexico (minus ONE suitcase ....thanks LAX!) Anyhooo... Soph met me at the airport so no matter the dramas with the bag. It was great to see her I can't really describe . My first few days consisted of having my own personal translator and tour guide for the great city of Guadalajara (pronounced Guadalahara). It was fantastic ... read more

North America » Mexico » Jalisco » Guadalajara

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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