Come along with me and share the excitement as I explore the world researching freelance articles. These blog posts offer short chunks of travel that you can digest quickly as well as plenty of photos so you get the picture. You'll have some fun, make discoveries, and pick up great ideas and information for your own vacations. Think of me as your canary in the coal mine. For even more travel inspiration, visit my BERKELEY AND BEYOND website at http://www.berkeleyandbeyond.com.
March 10, 2010
March 9, 2010
photo gallery featuring Colorful India
More photo galleries.
More ideas for exploring Asia and the South Pacific.
image via REUTERS/Ajay Verma
March 6, 2010
March 4, 2010
El Fuerte, Mexico: Capomos Town; things to do
Capomos Town
10 km. from El Fuerte. $30/350 pesos.
Named for the spring-blooming capomo flower, the Indian ceremony village of Capomos Town was established 300 years ago. Visitors view the Mayos Indians performing the traditional dance of the deer up close in a compound is surrounded by mature cacti—organ, pipe, and others--and learn about the customs, wardrobe, and instruments that they use (butterfly cocoons are draped on leg bands to make a rattle snake sound). You’ll see residents preparing handmade tortillas that you can sample, and making clay bowls that are handed down through generations. Fat turkeys and scrawny chickens and kittens roam, and colorful butterflies flit among brilliant red bougainvillea. Though these Indians once actually tore off the faces of their conquered victims, now they demonstrate a “mask of death” simulation. Many people come here for the healers and their herbs, such as papachi—a chocolate-prune tasting fruit that regulates blood sugar.
More places around the Copper Canyon.
image c2009 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
Named for the spring-blooming capomo flower, the Indian ceremony village of Capomos Town was established 300 years ago. Visitors view the Mayos Indians performing the traditional dance of the deer up close in a compound is surrounded by mature cacti—organ, pipe, and others--and learn about the customs, wardrobe, and instruments that they use (butterfly cocoons are draped on leg bands to make a rattle snake sound). You’ll see residents preparing handmade tortillas that you can sample, and making clay bowls that are handed down through generations. Fat turkeys and scrawny chickens and kittens roam, and colorful butterflies flit among brilliant red bougainvillea. Though these Indians once actually tore off the faces of their conquered victims, now they demonstrate a “mask of death” simulation. Many people come here for the healers and their herbs, such as papachi—a chocolate-prune tasting fruit that regulates blood sugar.
More places around the Copper Canyon.
More ideas for exploring Canada and Mexico.
image c2009 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
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