Monthly Archives: September 2011

We drove from Wills Point, TX to Memphis on Tuesday and yesterday, Wednesday, we drove to Mammoth Cave National Park.  We made it early enough to take in one of the 2 hour tours.  I think we’ll count that as … Continue reading →

This tasty little item is called an arrachera burrito.  It’s filled with tender bits of flank steak and covered in a cream sauce with bacon and topped with guacamole.  It comes with a side of what is supposed to be … Continue reading →

Not sure when I wore these last.  Obviously, I don’t need them very often in Mexico.

Someone this past weekend said something about following our trip updates on our blog and it dawned on me that I guess I’d better get on the stick and start posting trip updates! Tonight we’re safely parked and holed up … Continue reading →

As we do every other year, we are about to take a brief home assignment.  It’s a great time to share what the Lord has been doing in our lives and ministry here in Mexico and to catch up with … Continue reading →

We’re so thankful to have this “new” van.  What a blessing to comfortably fit three families in it!  Of course, this probably wouldn’t be acceptable in the USA but here in Mexico, to have 10 people in a 7 passenger … Continue reading →

Our Wednesday evening Bible study wasn’t the same without Emmanuel to join with us and his wife Mari Cruz.  He was over in Nogales (the small community where his parents and Jason and Kristin live) visiting with his mother who … Continue reading →

As suggested by the commonly offered product in Mexican grocery stores pictured below, “cultural correctness” varies greatly between cultures.  What one culture may find offensive, another culture finds the same thing as humorous or simply “normal.”  There are probably many … Continue reading →

from Wikipedia:  Chamoy refers to a variety of savory sauces and condiments in Mexican cuisine made from pickled fruit. Chamoy may range from a liquid to a paste consistency, and typically its flavor is salty, sweet, sour and spiced with powdered chiles all at the same … Continue reading →