El angel

June 15th 2011
There’s a saying in Mexico that is en punto which literally means “on the hour”. A useful phrase if arranging to meet Mexican friends at a particular time, and you don’t wish to be standing idly by waiting for someone to rock up. For example if you arrange to meet at 8.00, and if you don’t specify “on the dot”, 8.00 can generously mean anytime after 8.00 but not generally before 8. ... 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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Dave + Suze

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An aussie and a kiwi exploring the world ... "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away" - Anon In Jan 2007 we set out on an overland journey from Asia to Europe overland. From India, via Nepal, Tibet, China, Mongolia, Russia and Europe ... destination Ireland, with no flights. Trains, buses, tuk-tuks, boats, bikes, yak, camel, and rickshaws all formed the basis of our travels. Suze spent a year living and working in Ireland (in between all the long weekends away), Dave returned to Oz for 6 months but re... full info

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