Daily Notes

Lunch together, SAS mecánico automotriz, León, mexico, Jan 25, 2018

Originally I was not going to stop by the city of Leon but I needed some urgent auto diagnostics. The employees at this repair shop were so kind that it was like being with a family. I was invited to their casual lunch on the front desk for two days in a row. The picture …

Last image of Guadalajara, @plaza liberación, Guadalajara, Jan 22 2018

Although I stayed in Guadalajara for one third of a month, I was mostly in bed. On the day I left the city, I at least had to quickly stop by the Centro and get a feel for the city, which is often described as the cultural center of Mexico. Now this image constitutes 20% …

Rice porridge, Guadalajara Jara, Mexico, Jan 21 2018

This is no local delicacy. This is just rice porridge. Still, I was thrilled to be able to digest this. I fell sick earlier this week. I suspect gastroenteritis or specifically the two big pieces of torta ahogada that I had for lunch. For days, my body couldn’t even handle water. This is definitely not …

Guardia de seguridad, Jan 20, 2018, Soriana, Guadalajara, Mexico

I like it when companies are upfront about how much they’re going to pay. And It’s interesting to take a peek at how much some of the locals are making. Along with local radios, newspapers make travels more enjoyable. *It’s in Mexican pesos. @soriana, Guadalajara, Mexico

First camping, playa El Tecolote, Jan 1st, 2018

First camping experience with a tent other than camping in the car. Cooking and having dinner in the dark and falling asleep to the sound of waves was too movie-like so it felt funny. However, since there were not many people around so theoretically it could have been dangerous during the night. And when the …

Playa la empacadora, cabo San Lucas, baja california, Jan 7 2018

The hike was tough. Shirt and pants were scratched numerous times by cactus and spiky branches. The view was something. @playa la empacadora, cabo San Lucas, baja california, Jan 7 2018