While in the US Labor Day falls at the end of the summer, in Mexico, as in other parts of the world, it is celebrated on May 1st. It’s an official holiday and, as on many other occasions, there is often a “long weekend” (bridge) somewhere in there for some (and particularly schools with Children’s […]
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Caramel is wafting on the air, “chamoy” (a traditional spice for candies in Mexico) can be felt around town, supermarket boxes are dressed as presents, candy appears to be holding a contest for best dressed and there are insistent ads for toys on TV…what’s going on? It’s not Christmas. Nor is it a second chance […]
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At the Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO), Earth Day celebrations began early with their 1st Family Day event held on Saturday, April 21st. Various activities, including kayaking and nature talks for the whole family, were held in working to raise ecological awareness and knowledge about our surroundings. Remember, Puerto Peñasco […]
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En varias regiones de Estados Unidos, México y el mundo, ya se están organizando eventos para festejar y conmemorar el 22 de abril, un día que nos concierne a todos: El día de la Tierra. Es importante mencionar que CEDO celebrara un dia de la familia en honor al dia de la tierra, el sabado, […]
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In various parts of the US, Mexico, and across the globe, plans are underway for events to celebrate and commemorate a day that concerns us all: April 22nd – Earth Day. Here in Puerto Peñasco, the Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO) is planning their First Family Day for Saturday, April […]
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Honestamente yo no me declaro una persona con la virtud de cocinar, se me quema hasta el agua del café… y el pan para sandwiches. Es por eso que me quedé de una sola pieza cuando invitaron a la clase de cocina. “Oh cielos” Pensé “En la que me acabo de meter, por decir que […]
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Honestly, I don’t call myself a person with a virtue for cooking – I’ve been known to burn water for coffee…or bread for sandwiches. That’s why when I was invited to join a cooking class with Chef Mickey (in Plaza del Sol, along Blvd. Fremont), my only thought was “Oh goodness…what did I get myself […]
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The final countdown has begun toward Holy Week vacations, which is a whole revolution across Mexico. For schools (whose final day before vacation was Friday, March 30th) this represents two tremendous weeks off, allowing students and teachers to take a break from each other, recharging their strengths before continuing with the rest of the semester. […]
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This past weekend in Rocky Point, superheroes adorning wetsuits, caps, and yes even some with masks and capes, once again demonstrated their athletic prowess at the Las Palomas Triathlon. In waves of colorful caps, beginning with the Olympic distance competitors, triathletes began venturing out into the Sea of Cortez around 10 a.m. on Saturday morning […]
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Now on Fridays and Saturdays there’s a new tasty option in town for the palette, authentic German Sausage at “Walter’s Brats”. German Chef Walter Malchow, originally from Frankfurt and a recent newcomer to the area after he moved to Puerto Peñasco from Chihuahua, sets up shop from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. on the corner […]
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