Category Archives: Mexico

Saving Sea Turtles in Trouble

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Desiree Bilon

Please click on the link below to read my article published in Riviera Nayarit Fun Saving Sea Turtles in Trouble

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El jardin de Guadalupe

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Desiree Bilon

“Just give the bus driver 20 pesos, it shouldn’t be much more than that,” I told Katy as she boarded the highway bus to Bucerias. On my stroll back from the crucero, along Avenida Tercer Mundo, I thought back to … Continue reading →

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A Model Town: San Francisco, Nayarit

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Desiree Bilon

“San Pancho, San Pancho, San Panchooooo!” sings out the colectivo taxi driver as he circles the main boulevard, in search of additional riders. The door is cranked wide open, and we are going slowly enough for passengers to jog up … Continue reading →

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A tale of clumps and chumps

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Desiree Bilon

In theory, all beaches in Mexico are public. In reality, resorts and private homes often block off access to the beach and to the waves. Since we were going to be heading towards the airport, I thought it would be … Continue reading →

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Transito and Transportes: the Mexican license plate exchange

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Desiree Bilon

I just spent the better part of the day at the Delegacion de Transito y Transportes de Nayarit. The first time I went there was a few days ago, on Friday.  I should know better by now that in order … Continue reading →

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Bistrot O Delices

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Desiree Bilon

Easy and enjoyable eating The latest addition to Bucerias, offering modest dining all day long, is the quaint Bistrot O Delices located on Calle Galeana 14A.  A bistro (or bistrot) is akin to a cafe; a small restaurant that serves moderately priced, … Continue reading →

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