AdventureZ In Mexico 2010-2022: April 2011

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Flash Mob - Puerto Vallarta

Blog post by Tina Winterlik © 2011

http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com

Hey Check out the Flash Mob in Puerto Vallarta! So Cool!

http://www.pvrpv.com/blog/flash-mob-dance-pv/
http://promovisionpv.com/blog/?p=1302

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Semana Santa/Easter-Santa Domingo Church in Oaxaca City 2010

Blog post by Tina Winterlik © 2011

http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com

Last Year we celebrated Easter/Semana Santa/Holy Week in Oaxaca City Mexico.

During the week before Easter Sunday we enjoyed long walks thru the market, zocalo and up to Santa Domingo - a gorgeous 500 year old church that is covered in gold.

We bought up beautiful religious ornaments that the local indigenous people create.

Then I made an altar in my room.

I was supposed to take it all and get it blessed but felt shy and tired from the heat, and well we just didn't.

On Easter Sunday, Angel and I went to Santa Domingo and sat thru part of the mass, she was fidgeting so we left, but it was a wonderful experience. One I will never forget.

Video & Photos by Tina Winterlik © 2011

Lullaby 3:49
by _ghost

* @ccMixter
http://ccmixter.org/people/_ghost

Saturday, April 23, 2011

An Inconvenient Youth - Cancun, Mexico

Blog post by Tina Winterlik © 2011

http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com

Take a Stand, For the Future of our Children

We have to do something..NOW

Check out this Powerful Video by Slater Jewell Kemker

An Inconvenient Youth - Cancun, Mexico from Slater Jewell-Kemker on Vimeo.

Re-inspire yourself with the latest installment of An Inconvenient Youth at the UN Climate Change Conference in Cancun, Mexico- the inspiring people driving the youth climate movement- their frustrations and hopes, the dreams we all share.

Feel free to spread the message and send this on

Please join us on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=96159703134

Find us on the web at http://www.aninconvenientyouth.com

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

My Earth Day Prayer

Blog post by Tina Winterlik © 2011

http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com

Hi Everyone, Friday is Earth Day, Happy Earth Day! Today I have a prayer. I pray that we will all work together to "Change the World To Bring Forth An Environmentally Sustainable, Spiritually Fulfilling, Socially Just Human Presence On This Planet."

This is the slogan for Awakening the Dreamer a program that helps spread the word about Four Years.Go

MY EARTH DAY PRAYER is that you watch these videos & then TAKE A STAND.

CHANGE THE COURSE OF HISTORY and DECLARE YOUR COMMITMENT

http://www.fouryearsgo.org/commit/

Please do this for me, fulfill my Earth Day Prayer, but ALSO do it for Yourself, your Children, your Family, for Future Generations, For NATURE, for the WORLD, for HUMANITY, for MOTHER EARTH.

Go to this link and Declare Your Commitment.

http://www.fouryearsgo.org/commit/

It's the first step, many wonderful things are coming together, as more people join, we are getting stronger, people uniting together for one common goal to Save Mother Earth and Humanity.

The experts say we have all the tools, we just have to realize the urgency of the situation and work together collectively on applying them.

The Eagle and the Condor from Pachamama Alliance on Vimeo.
A film by The Pachamama Alliance.

Welcome section of the Symposium from Pachamama Alliance on Vimeo.
This video module is for use in the Welcome Section of the Awakening the Dreamer Symposium (Module 1A - Welcome: Eco-Spot - Connections)

www.awakeningthedreamer.org
www.facebook.com/awakeningthedreamer

Awakening the Dreamer Symposium Trailer from Pachamama Alliance on Vimeo.
The Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium serves as a galvanizing space for individuals to deeply explore the extraordinary possibilities inherent in a communion of technology with spirit. This is a 4-minute introduction to the experience that will transform your relationship to the crisis and opportunity of this time in history.

www.awakeningthedreamer.org
www.facebook.com/awakeningthedreamer

Lynne Twist Invites You To The Possible Futures Film Contest from Pachamama Alliance on Vimeo.
Lynne Twist invites storytellers of the world: Make a short film that Inspires us. Moves us. Gives us something to believe in.

Envision a new, positive, possible future for the world. One that is environmentally sustainable, socially just, peaceful and spiritually fulfilling.

Awards valuing $30,000 will be announced in July. Films can be one to five minutes in length, and must be submitted by June 21st.

For more information please see:
http://possiblefuturesfilmcontest.org

You can also connect with us through:

http://www.facebook.com/apossiblefuture
http://www.twitter.com/apossiblefuture

A Call For Our Time: The Story of The Pachamama Alliance (2010) from Pachamama Alliance on Vimeo.
The Story of The Pachamama Alliance. Stay connected with us through:

http://www.pachamama.org

http://www.facebook.com/PachamamaAlliance

http://www.twitter.com/PachamamaOrg

Mexico Films by Alex Luke

Blog post by Tina Winterlik © 2011

http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com

Special Treat today, Alex shared this video on Facebook with Sue for her birthday, I saw it and was so happy to see my beautiful Zipolite, and so inspired, the short film is beautiful, truly inspired me to strive to make better videos/films. Then I found his other films, BEAUTIFUL! HERMOSA!

I only posted 3 here, but check out his other films on Vimeo! Have a fabulousos dia everyone! Besos y Abrazos!!

Check out the Gorgeous Film "Magic in Zipolite" and others
by Alex Luke http://vimeo.com/22264011

Thanks so much Luke for letting me share this video and for really putting me in the moment!! Muchos Gracias Amigo!

Magic in Zipolite from Alex Luke on Vimeo.
One of my favorite places in Mexico. I made this footage in 2010 just for fun, the last weekend I found it and edited this video. Hope you enjoy!

Monte Albán, Mexico from Alex Luke on Vimeo.
Here are some shots from the archeological zone called Monte Albán in Oaxaca, Mexico, I didn´t use tripod, hope you enjoy. I´m waiting for some feedback about the grading, the shots or whatever. The music is by Aural Planet.

A day out from Alex Luke on Vimeo.
Filmed with Sony EX1

Standard lens

No tripod

Monday, April 18, 2011

Silent Procession -Oaxaca, Mexico-Video

Blog post by Tina Winterlik © 2011

http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Week_procession

A Holy Week procession is an event taking place in Holy Week, most often in a country with traditional Roman Catholic culture.

* Palm Sunday: The day when Jesus arrived in Jerusalem.
* Holy Thursday: The day when Jesus gave Last Supper with His Apostles, followed by the beginning of his passion.
* Good Friday: Jesus' crucifixion, performed in 14 stations.
* Holy Saturday: Loneliness of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the day that Jesus Christ's body lay in the tomb.
* Easter Sunday: The resurrection of the Christ.

Silent Procession- Semana Santa- Oaxaca City, Mexico
Silent Procession in Oaxaca City. is held during Semana Santa (Holy Week). Get there early as there are huge crowds, it is a Very Special Cultural Experience that I would recommend.

Keep in mind that you may be waiting a few hours so bring something to occupy your child. Luckily we met new friends and they helped pass the time. Gracias, otherwise we would not have been able to survive the long wait without a meltdown.

Personally I would suggest this experience is more suited to older children and that you try to give them as much background as possible to what they will see...as in all performances or cultural experiences, it helps to know what it is you are about to experience.

Observing this and other local customs with your children teaches your child to keep and open mind about different cultures and customs, which helps builds bridges.

Silent Procession -Images -Oaxaca, Mexico

Blog post by Tina Winterlik © 2011

http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Week_procession
A Holy Week procession is an event taking place in Holy Week, most often in a country with traditional Roman Catholic culture.

* Palm Sunday: The day when Jesus arrived in Jerusalem.
* Holy Thursday: The day when Jesus gave Last Supper with His Apostles, followed by the beginning of his passion.
* Good Friday: Jesus' crucifixion, performed in 14 stations.
* Holy Saturday: Loneliness of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the day that Jesus Christ's body lay in the tomb.
* Easter Sunday: The resurrection of the Christ.

Google Images
http://goo.gl/o9vAZ

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Open-sourcing the Blueprints of Civilization

Blog post by Tina Winterlik © 2011

http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com

So here is something fabulous. This guy had figured out how to make all sorts of equipment that anyone can do from scratch. He just has to write the instruction manual and burn the dvd an entire self-sustaining village (starting cost: $10,000). This is awesome, check it out!

http://www.ted.com/speakers/marcin_jakubowski.html

Declaring that, "We can lead self-sustaining lives without sacrificing our standard of living," Marcin Jakubowski believes that only by opening the means of production can we achieve abundance for all.

Though he has a Ph.D. in fusion physics, he became dissatisfied with its remoteness, and turned back to the earth as a farmer and social innovator. Read More Here

Using wikis and digital fabrication tools, TED Fellow Marcin Jakubowski is open-sourcing the blueprints for 50 farm machines, allowing anyone to build their own tractor or harvester from scratch. And that's only the first step in a project to write an instruction set for an entire self-sustaining village (starting cost: $10,000)

http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/02/open-source-ecology-interview-with-founder-marcin-jakubowski.html

http://origins.wikia.com/wiki/Marcin_Jakubowski

The thing I like about it, is if it could still be kept small. That if it could be used in harmony with nature, then I really like it. It's sort of a mid way point.

So you could live off the grid if you wanted to.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Semana Santa-Holy Week in Oaxaca City Mexico 2010

Blog post by Tina Winterlik © 2011

http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com

We had the greatest time in Oaxaca City last year. We got to stay 17 days. We were very very blessed.

It was a really special time. It was an opportunity for both Angel and I to learn about Mexican traditions and to celebrate Easter in a different way than we had in the passed.

We met old friends and made lots new ones.

We visited Santa Domingo, a 500 year old church and Monte Alban - the famous Oaxacan Ruins and visited El Tule- a 2000 year old tree.

We learned how chocolate was made and we drank LOT of chocolate milk.

We bought wonderful souvenirs, hand made and hand embroidered velvet tops, pottery, green and black. We hung out in the Zocalo and saw parades. We got fresh fruit from the market everyday and had fresh squeezed orange juice everyday. Yum! We had the best time. I really miss it!

So I just made the video you saw, I'm improving all the time, below is a video that was made last summer, when I came home. I used Animoto , I really loved them, but it's really nice to make your own videos, so stay turned.

Join Adventurez in Mexico as we watch a parade in the Zocalo, we buy some Almond Treats and check out the activities as they prepare for Semana Santa
http://adventurezinmexico.blogspot.com

Oaxacan Chocolate- Angel watching how chocolate is made.

Santa Domingo in Oaxaca- an incredibly gorgeous 500 year old church!

Mexican Souvenirs we brought home

Friday, April 8, 2011

Naica- Mexico's Crystal Caves

Blog post by Tina Winterlik © 2011

http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com

Check out these Crystal Caves in Mexico! They are INCREDIBLE!

A team of international scientists explore a Mexican cave filled with giant crystals. With temperatures near 120 degrees Fahrenheit (48.8 Celsius), and over 80 per cent humidity, the cave is one of the deadliest environments on earth.

Without specialized suits and equipment, the scientists would die in minutes.

Their mission: to unlock the secrets of the mysterious ancient crystals, some of the largest ever discovered.

Naica Crystal Cave - Mexico 1

Naica Crystal Cave - Mexico 2

Naica Crystal Cave - Mexico 3

Naica Crystal Cave - Mexico 4

Naica Crystal Cave - Mexico 5

Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naica_Mine
he Naica Mine of the Mexican state of Chihuahua is a working mine that is best known for its extraordinary selenite crystals.^[1] Located in Naica in the municipality of Saucillo, the Naica Mine, a lead, zinc and silver mine operated by Industrias Peñoles, is Mexico's largest lead producer. ^[2] Caverns discovered during mining operations contain crystals of selenite (gypsum) as large as 4 feet (1.2 m) in diameter and 50 feet (15 m) long.

Wikipedia Loves Art at the Houston Museum of Natural Science
This photo of item # [1] at the Houston Museum of Natural Science was contributed under the team name "Assignment_Houston_One" as part of the Wikipedia Loves Art project in February 2009.
Houston Museum of Natural Science Institutional caption: Selenite (gypsum)
Monoclinic calcium sulfate
Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico

The Cave of Crystals (Cueva de los Cristales) is a cave approximately 1,000 feet (300 m) below the surface in the limestone host rock of the mine. The chamber contains giant selenite crystals, some of the largest natural crystals ever found.^[3]^[4]

The selenite crystals were formed by hydrothermal fluids emanating from the magma chambers below.

The cavern was discovered while the miners were drilling through the Naica fault, which they were worried would flood the mine.

Mexico

Blog post by Tina Winterlik © 2011

http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com

I found this great video on Youtube with James Taylor singing Mexico

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Rebuilding My Blogs into a Website

Blog post by Tina Winterlik © 2011

http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com

Please have a little patience here, as I am rebuilding my blog into a website that will have easy access to all my blogs. Finally pulling everything together. Hope you all like it. Cheers!

Tina'z Social Media Workshop

See Tina'Z Social Media Workshop http://tinazsocialmediaworkshop.blogspot.com, that's what got me started on it all. Doing it to all 8 of my blogs!!

Sunday, April 3, 2011

The Women Do It Also... LAS CHICAS TAMBIEN LO HACEN

Blog post by Tina Winterlik © 2011

http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com

This is so AWESOME! LAS CHICAS TAMBIEN LO HACEN... THE WOMAN ALSO DO IT

Maybe one day Angel will surf like this, she sure loved Boogie Boarding and she learned to read the water really well. Check out this INCREDIBLE SURFING VIDEO

Eduardo Amaro
Oaxaca Films Presenta

Keala Kennelly En Puerto Escondido

LAS CHICAS TAMBIEN LO HACEN...

THE WOMAN ALSO DO IT

Adventurez in Mexico on Vimeo

Blog post by Tina Winterlik © 2011

http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com

Here are the first 17 videos for Adventurez in Mexico -The Movie, it's as far as I have got at the momemt, there's over 70 videos
http://vimeo.com/zipolita

Click here and you can play them one after the other
http://vimeo.com/21058498

Start with the oldest then they will display in order
http://vimeo.com/zipolita/videos/sort:oldest

I embedded a few here for you.

Adventurez in Mexico- Cancun from Tina Winterlik on Vimeo.

Adventurez in Mexico- Merida from Tina Winterlik on Vimeo.

Adventurez in Mexico- El Panchan, Palenque from Tina Winterlik on Vimeo.

Adventurez in Mexico- Palenque from Tina Winterlik on Vimeo.

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Mazunte

Blog post by Tina Winterlik © 2011

http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com

These are just some cool videos showing dolphins, whales, & turtles. We went to theTurtle Museum and saw the turtles the first year, they were working on it the second, but I see they have no website/blog.

We really wanted to go on a boat tour, we just never had enough money to go. And I was afraid it might be to hot and too long for Angel. That first year we had problems with heat rash. Second year was much better but we knew what to do and what not to do.

This One is Excellent but I can't embed it, just click the link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFOn_2lP2MI&feature=related

Adventurez in Mexico in Punta Cometa 1

Adventurez in Mexico in Punta Cometa 2