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3 December 2017, 05:54 PM
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December in Mexico
Mexico is unique. A country of traditions, of families, flavors and colors. A unique place indeed.
Mexico is +97% catholic but, as it has been said many times, it is even more Mariano. This means that Virgin Mary plays a very important place in our religious beliefs (I am not trying to make this post religious, as I am a firm believer in mutual respect no matter what religion or beliefs we all have, just trying to share a background). Because of this, the Basilica of Guadalupe receives over 20 million visitors per year, and about 45% of those happen from Dec 1 to Dec 12 -date when we celebrate her- Our Basilica is smaller than Mexico City’s; so visitors are just around 5 million. Yes, December is HER month, and with it comes a beautiful tradition. Let me take my TRF family with me.... |
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3 December 2017, 05:57 PM
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December in Mexico
We have two Basilicas here, the original (image from construction date...yes, 1895) and the recent (late 1980’s) built a few feet away...
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3 December 2017, 05:59 PM
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December is here, so paying respect to Her is very important. However, with hundreds of thousands visiting, finding a parking spot requires more than a miracle!
For several years now, we rent a small bus to drive us there and pick everyone up a few hours later. Time to leave... 
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3 December 2017, 06:01 PM
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Upon arrival, we find as every year an ocean of people. Attending mass is a tradition (we are lucky to find a sitting spot). I will not share images from inside -with thousands of flowers as presents to Her- as a sign of respect. Outside, candles, prayers and people everywhere.
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3 December 2017, 06:03 PM
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After mass...let the party begin!!!!! Food is part of our culture so we immerse into the rivers of people...
 Wait! This is a WATCH forum! Here it is.... 
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3 December 2017, 06:05 PM
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Churros are a tradition. Here, the BEST you can find.
  
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3 December 2017, 06:06 PM
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Ah, so much fun!! We were thinking about flying down there for a couple of days over the Christmas holiday to relax and get warmed up!
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3 December 2017, 06:06 PM
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...people. Colors. Aromas.
  
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3 December 2017, 06:08 PM
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December in Mexico
We continue walking and find a small place to sit down. Dinner: enchiladas! The REAL ones.
  
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3 December 2017, 06:11 PM
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After a few hours of magnificent street food, craft shopping and just walking around, it is time to go back. People still light candles and place them next to Her image...newer are outside while fully consumed ones are left as a statement of our beliefs and traditions. This ceremony will continue for days.
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3 December 2017, 06:12 PM
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Back after a fun afternoon with our families, time to just relax and have a fantastic evening. We do need something after all that food
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3 December 2017, 06:13 PM
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Thank you TRF for riding along one of our most beautiful traditions. Finally back home. After a hot shower, time to go to bed. Hasta mañana.
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3 December 2017, 06:17 PM
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Thanks for sharing that, G. It was nice getting an inside glimpse at those traditions
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3 December 2017, 06:18 PM
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3 December 2017, 06:33 PM
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Beautiful my friend.
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3 December 2017, 09:22 PM
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What a fantastic experience I will definitely add this to my "must do" list
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3 December 2017, 09:47 PM
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Enjoy your picture so much -thanks for sharing!
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3 December 2017, 10:30 PM
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Great post. Thanks for sharing.
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4 December 2017, 12:18 AM
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Goodmorning Gerardo...
You conveyed well! How wonderful that was/is: traditions and memories that bind. Blessings, DM
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4 December 2017, 12:36 AM
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I'm going to be in Cozumel around the 7-9. Not going to anything religious, just a short cruise with the wife for our anniversary. Can't wait. Never been. Love the pics.
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4 December 2017, 02:14 AM
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Love the photos...and the food looks great! Thanks for sharing.
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4 December 2017, 02:30 AM
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Great travelogue, G. Thanks for the photo tour. Loved it.
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I will have to take you up on that! I'm detailing the car right now for the drive down to Mobile, AL. I'll PM ya later.
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4 December 2017, 04:39 PM
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Thanks for sharing G!
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4 December 2017, 06:36 PM
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Mexican food looks almost as good as Greek
 Thanks for the photos and story G. |
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