Cynthia Bower
Cindi Bower has co-authored two books entitled "The Plain Truth About Living in Mexico" and "Guanajuato, Mexico." She has lived in Mexico since 2003. Her web site is www.mexican-living-guanajuato.com
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College graduate-B.S.E.Interests
Writing, listening to music (especially to my new favorites Vince Mira and Eli Mattson), cooking (especially learning to prepare traditional Mexican recipes), traveling in Mexico, learning Spanish, reading, attending cultural events in Mexico.Affiliations
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Christmas in Mexico - PiñatasPiñatas are a favorite feature of Christmas parties and Posadas as well as of birthday and Easter parties in Mexico. Though no one knows where or when piñatas originated, they have been used in many countries for hundreds of years. -
Authentic Mexican FoodMany people who visit Mexico think they are experts on Mexican food because they've eaten in Mexican restaurants in their home countries. They are sure they will encounter the same dishes in Mexico that their favorite restaurant serves back home. -
Vince Mira: The Newest Star in Country MusicWhat do you get when you take a heaping spoonful of Johnny Cash, stir in a dollop of Elvis Presley, add a dash of Bob Dylan and mix well? You get country music's newest singer/songwriter, Emmanuel "Vinny" Miranda, also known as Vince Mira. -
Free or Cheap Things to Do in Guanajuato, MexicoGuanajuato, Mexico is an important colonial town with much to see and experience. Fortunately for those on a budget, Guanajuato offers many free or cheap things to do to make your vacation fun. -
Choose San Miguel De Allende for an Active RetirementMany retirees who want to stay active during retirement choose to live in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Workers are choosing to retire at younger ages than those of past generations. -
Mexico Attracts Baby Boomers with Affordable Retirement LivingMexico attracts Baby Boomers seeking affordable retirement living.
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Day of the Dead in Guanajuato, MexicoWhen I moved to Mexico from the USA, something I was looking forward to in my new life was participating in the frequent festivals that take place almost on a daily basis. One festival I wasn't too sure about taking part in, though, was Day of the Dead.
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Tonala, Mexico: A Shopper's ParadiseEvery block in the center of town has numerous shops selling a mind-boggling array of products. Some are showrooms with workshops in the back where customers can watch the artisans at work. Some shops are no more than the front room of a family's home. -
San Luis Potosi: Hotel ProgresoAfter living in Guanajuato for four years, my husband and I decided it was long past time to take a look at some of the other colonial cities in central Mexico. San Luis Potosí was at the top of the list.
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Guanajuato, Mexico: New Virgin Mary FoundIn 1998 during the demolition of some walls inside what is now the hotel Meson del Cantador in Guanajuato, Mexico, workers were surprised by sudden appearance of a hidden basement
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Getting Drinking Water in MexicoIn the USA, we take it for granted that we can go to the sink for a glass of water anytime we are thirsty. We don't have to wonder if the water is clean or if it is safe to drink. We don't even wonder if it is available. It is just there whenever we need it.
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Gringo Invasion: The Americanization of Mexican TownsGringos, when they come to Mexico, are buying up all the prime property, forcing the price of real estate to spiral, and forcing the locals to the outskirts of town.
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Buying Groceries When You Live in MexicoOne of the many reasons we chose to expatriate to Mexico, Guanajuato specifically, was we would be able to walk wherever we needed to go. We would no longer have to have a car for transportation as we did in Kansas City.
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Life in Mexico: No Telephone, No Internet ServiceI had every intention of posting two follow-up articles about water in Mexico on the heels of my previous water article. Alas, real life intruded and my good intentions flew out the window.
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Living in Mexico: Muddy Waters During the Rainy SeasonWhen he was a child, legendary blues artist McKinley Morganfield's grandmother nicknamed him "Muddy Waters" because he loved to play in the muddy creek near their home.
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Mexico: Every Day is a FiestaAlmost every day is a holiday somewhere in Mexico. Mexicans love to have parties and will have a celebration for any reason (and sometimes for no reason at all). As Mexico is a Catholic nation, many of the holidays revolve around the church.
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Guanajuato: A Good Place to Vacation or RetireGuanajuato, Mexico is actually a bustling university town of around 100,000 people. It has plenty of cultural offerings and historical sights to make it an excellent place for a vacation getaway or an ideal place to retire.
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Make Your Next Vacation a SuccessSo, you've decided you are long overdue for a vacation. You feel a little anxious because the last trip or two didn't turn out quite as well as you anticipated. What can you do to be sure your next holiday is not a disaster?
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Young Adult Fashions in Central MexicoUntil I came upon an article written by Debra Lo Guercio entitled "Giving the kiss of death to low-rise jeans", I thought low-risers were exclusively a Mexican fashion.
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The Cradle of Mexican IndependenceNational pride runs deep in Mexico year-round but overflows during the Independence Day festivities. Many Mexicans visit Dolores Hidalgo, San Miguel de Allende, and Guanajuato where the first significant battles of the war took place.