Mexican Memories
Blog-tember Day 18: Tell a tale of traveling, a city or country you've been to or a favorite vacation.
Maybe it's because yesterday was Mexico's Independence Day. Maybe it's because I miss speaking Spanish. Lately I've been bit by the travel bug (again), and I have found myself thinking of Mexico so often. For those of you who are newer readers in this little space, it's important for you to know that I lived in Chihuahua, Mexico for two years. I was working as a missionary teacher with an organization called New Tribes Mission. To say I loved it would be an understatement. My roots were planted deep there, and some of the relationships I built up there continue to flourish despite time differences and many miles. I saw some gorgeous sights in my two years, but I also made some wonderful friends who I will carry with me for years to come. Today, I want to share some of my favorite Mexican adventures. Beware: photo dump ahead!
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| Main cathedral in downtown Chihuahua |
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| Cerro Grande, the tallest mountain in Chihuahua City. |
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| Sweet babies from the brickyard. |
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| Oh you know, just a Mexican rodeo. |
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| Outskirts of the city on one of my very first adventures. |
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| My very best friends in Chihuahua; we all still talk, and none of us live in Chihuahua anymore! |
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| Tacos al pastor...come to me. |
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| My sweet sister, Rocio. Love and miss her so much. |
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| The desert just after rainy season is gorgeous. |
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| Sunset on my street one evening. Taken from my front gate on Federico Magana Street. |
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| One of the very first pictures I took in Chiwas, a shot from the upstairs window of the NTM dorm. |
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| This picture cost us 10 pesos because these girls were earning money. :( |
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| Bachiniva, Chihuahua |
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| Guachochi, Chihuahua- visiting our friend Abraham. |
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| 100 year old home that was so simple and gorgeous. I can still picture the inside. |
All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.- Martin Buber