Señor del Perdón

112smEvery year on the 2nd Friday of Lent, the city-center of Ixtapan celebrates the festival they call “Señor del Perdón”. This holiday recognizes their lord and patron saint – the Saint of Forgiveness. Continue reading “Señor del Perdón” →

Mosaics in Mexico

65smThere are a great many things to love about this all-inclusive spa.  One of those many things for me are all the beautiful mosaic tilings surrounding the grounds here.  At the top of my blog I mention “exploration and inspiration”.  So this post is about inspiration, and the beauty I’m discovering on the grounds at Hotel Spa Ixtapan. Continue reading “Mosaics in Mexico” →

The Sights of Ixtapan, Mexico

21snThe town of Ixtapan may not be an exciting tourist destination outisde of their all incluse spa resorts, but Liz and I ventured into town yesterday to see the sights, hear the sounds and smell the smells.  Here are pictures I captured from around town. Continue reading “The Sights of Ixtapan, Mexico” →

Made it to Mexico!

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Yesterday was a long day.  My flight was delayed 7 hours.  First due to snow, next they couldn’t find us a plane, and finally we had to sit on the tarmac for 3 hours because they did not have enough meals to serve to the people in business class.  This was all exaggerated by the fact that Liz and I did not sleep the night before because we were out late on a boat party.  But after much irritation, we made it.

I am currently relaxing in Ixtapan, Mexico at Hotel Spa Ixtapan – an all inclusive spa located in the mountains about 1.5 hours south of Mexico City.   Continue reading “Made it to Mexico!” →