Tepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. The Tuki is the temple where Sacred Fires are held on moon and sun cycles. "Around the world, at the Sacred Fire, people take part in one of humanity’s oldest traditions—sitting together around a fire."
Read MoreIt's fun to shop for fresh vegetables and fruit at the outdoor markets. The warm dry climate makes it comfortable. During those few months when it rains, an overhead tarp provides protection. The main market in Tepoztlán is in the center of town. Parts of it are open every day, but it expands on weekends to serve the large tourist influx to this...
Read MoreTepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. Frenando's home: school bus with tarp extensions. Photo by author During the pandemic, many people are reflecting on their lifestyle and contemplating positive changes. Have you ever thought of simplifying your life? Living off-grid and in closer harmony with
Read MoreThe climate in Tepoztán is temperate, making it an ideal place to grow plants. The soil is from volcanic deposits, and very rich. Tepoztlan, Morelos, Mexico. Me in my garden. Photo by author The climate in Tepoztan is temperate, making it an ideal place to grow plants. The soil is from volcanic deposits, and very rich. The only hitch is lack of...
Read MoreTepoztlan,Morelos, Mexico. New trash (basura) containers are all over Centro. This is the main plaza (zocalo). Photo by Don Karp In order to continue the federal funding normally paid to a " magic city" in Mexico, Tepoztlan needs to meet a certain level of cleanliness. After all, tourists don't want to come to visit where there is a mess....
Read MoreTepoztlan, Mexico. Group photo on Cero de La Luz, San Juan. Photo by Jesus Vazquez Tepoztlan has many incredible trails that I've explored over the years. A man named Jesus contacted me to be a trail guide and help form a bilingual hiking group here. He'd found Letters From Mexico via a Google search on the city, and also knew of me...
Read MoreTepoztlan, Mexico. Weekend tourists on one of the main streets, Av. Tepozteco. Photo by Don Karp Tepoztlán, in the state of Morelos, is in central Mexico, in the "volcanic region." It has the designation, "Magic City." The federal government recognizes its tourist potential and provides
Read MoreTepoztlan, Mexico. Festival promotion This was an all day outdoor music festival in Tepoztlan, Morelos, Mexico, on Sunday, November 3, 2019. It was a fund-raiser to start a local non-profit musician's union. In the last blog, I spoke about the local musician, Jim Doney, and this one covers many musicians working together in a beautiful
Read MoreTepoztlan, Mexico. Jim Doney at this trap set. Jim Doney is a drummer extraordinaire! I met Jim Doney when I first moved to Mexico, in 2003, and perhaps even earlier during my visits prior to moving to Tepoztlan, Morelos, Mexico. Not only is he a skilled and creative jazz drummer, but also a good teacher, and an inventor of a special musical...
Read MoreTepoztlan, Mexico. Maya Goddess of the Aquatic Cosmos, Alejandro Aguirre. Photo by Don Karp Alejandro Aguirre Hernandez is an artist and musician in Tepoztlan, Mexico. I've known Alejandro since we played music in a quartet called Migrant Worker, in December 2015. Alejandro opened a gallery to show his work. The grand opening party, with ribbon...
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