Monday, October 26, 2015

Día de los muertos en Oaxaca

This is a beautiful video describing the tradition of Dia de los Muertos in Oaxaca.
I miss Oaxaca so much! We had the most wonderful experience there and would love to go again. I hope we can soon!!




Día de los muertos en Oaxaca
Dia de los muertos - Preparaciones y celebraciones en OaxacaFilmado por Bob Krist, reportero gráfico independiente y fotógrafo colaborador de la Revista The National Geographic Traveler.
Posted by Oaxaca Bonito on Wednesday, October 7, 2015



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Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Sunday, October 25, 2015

Hurricane Patricia Hits Small Towns Hard- Help if you can!!

It's the small towns that have been hit worse by Hurricane Patricia. Many families need help. Please do what you can. Share this so we can all help! http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.ca/2015/10/barra-de-navidad-melaque-after.html

Yesterday near La Huerta, Mexico

Yesterday near La Huerta, Mexico
Gabita Vive



#HurricanePatricia Leads to Massive Floods
"We didn't leave."#HurricanePatricia may be losing strength, but it's still causing life-threatening flooding:
Posted by AJ+ on Saturday, October 24, 2015

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Chocolate- Mexico- Act of Resistance- Take Back Your Rich History!!!

Mexico -Chocolate- A RICH HISTORY!! Take it Back!


An Act of Resistance from The Perennial Plate on Vimeo.


Oaxaca- Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2012

Oaxaca-Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2012

Oaxaca-Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2012

Oaxaca-Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2012
Oaxaca-Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2012

Oaxaca-Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2012

Oaxaca-Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2012

Oaxaca-Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2012

Hurricane Patricia-Dance to Lower the Rain

I believe this beautiful dance helped spared the beautiful town of Puerto Vallarta from a direct hit to the relief of many but farther south people did suffer and they will need our help. 

Thank You to the Positive Energies of the Universe that hurt the prayers of the people. 

Danzantes bajo la lluvia.
Con mi devoción danzare bajo la lluvia, golpeare la tierra con mis pies y salpicara el agua por doquier.  Con mi Fé lucharé y pediré que disminuya la intensidad de tu fuerza, pues mi Dios es el más poderoso, sin embargo entenderé que soy el único responsable y que nuestra madre naturaleza esta despertando mientras nosotros seguimos en el letargo del sueño de la inconsciencia.
Protege tu pueblo Señor.


https://www.facebook.com/FEDJALIN/videos/891318757604376/


Here is the Google translation

Danzantes the rain.
With my devotion danzare the rain,the earth beat you with my feet and splashed water everywhere.  With my faith I will fight and ask to decrease the intensity of your strength , because my God is the most powerful , yet I understand that I am solely responsible and that our Mother Nature is awakening as we continue into the lethargy of sleep of unconsciousness.
Protect your people Lord.


#YoSoyJalisco #FEDJALIN #OrgullosamenteJaliscienses #HuracanPatricia #PrevenirEsVivir 





Thursday, October 22, 2015

Hurricane Patricia Heading for Mexico- Take Cover!


Here are the key messages from NHC regarding an extremely dangerous and potentially catastrophic Hurricane Patricia, as of 10 p.m. CDT Thursday, Oct. 22nd. www.hurricanes.gov




From Weather.com
http://www.weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/hurricane-patricia-mexico-coast?cm_ven=Facebook_TheWeatherChannel_Weather_CWi_Article_No_1_20151023_twcplayer

An extremely dangerous and potentially catastrophic Hurricane Patricia has reached Category 5 intensity on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Satellite images indicate that maximum sustained winds have increased to near 160 mph (260 km/h) with higher gusts. While Patricia is expected to weaken some on Friday, it is expected to remain an extremely dangerous hurricane through landfall.

A Hurricane Warning continues from San Blas to Punta San Telmo, and a Hurricane Watch and Tropical Storm Warning from east of Punta San Telmo to Lazaro Cardenas. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion tonight.

Patricia is centered about 200 miles (320 km) southwest of Manzanillo, Mexico, moving toward the north-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h). A turn toward the north is expected by early Friday, followed by a turn toward the north-northeast Friday afternoon. On the forecast track the core of Patricia will make landfall in the hurricane warning area during Friday afternoon or evening.
For more information and additional graphics, go to the NHC website at www.hurricanes.gov.

National Hurricane Center
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/?epac

Public Advisory
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPEP5+shtml/230238.shtml?

BULLETIN
HURRICANE PATRICIA ADVISORY NUMBER  12
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP202015
1000 PM CDT THU OCT 22 2015

...POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC HURRICANE PATRICIA TURNING TOWARD
SOUTHWESTERN MEXICO...


SUMMARY OF 1000 PM CDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...16.2N 105.1W
ABOUT 200 MI...320 KM SSW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
ABOUT 295 MI...470 KM S OF CABO CORRIENTES MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...160 MPH...260 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...924 MB...27.29 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...
* San Blas to Punta San Telmo

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for...
* East of Punta San Telmo to Lazaro Cardenas

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* East of Punta San Telmo to Lazaro Cardenas

A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected
somewhere within the warning area, in this case within about 24
hours. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to
completion.

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area.

A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible
within the watch area.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
------------------------------
At 1000 PM CDT (0300 UTC), the distinct eye of Hurricane Patricia
was located near latitude 16.2 North, longitude 105.1 West. Patricia
is moving toward the north-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h). A turn
toward the north is expected by early Friday, followed by a turn
toward the north-northeast Friday afternoon. On the forecast track,
the core of Patricia will make landfall in the hurricane warning
area Friday afternoon or evening.

Satellite images indicate that maximum sustained winds have
increased to near 160 mph (260 km/h) with higher gusts.  Patricia is
now a category 5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind
Scale. While Patricia is expected to weaken some on Friday, it is
expected to remain an extremely dangerous hurricane through
landfall.

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the
center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 175 miles
(280 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 924 mb (27.29 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
WIND:  Hurricane conditions are expected to first reach the
hurricane warning area Friday afternoon. Tropical storm conditions
are expected to first reach the warning areas overnight or early
Friday, making outside preparations difficult or dangerous.
Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to
completion. Hurricane conditions are possible in the hurricane watch
area late Friday.

RAINFALL:  Patricia is expected to produce total rainfall
accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with isolated maximum amounts of 20
inches, over the Mexican states of Jalisco, Colima, Michoacan and
Guerrero through Saturday. These rains could produce
life-threatening flash floods and mud slides.

STORM SURGE:  A dangerous storm surge is expected to produce
significant coastal flooding near and to the right of where the
center makes landfall. Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied
by large and destructive waves.

SURF:  Swells generated by Patricia are already affecting portions
of the southern coast of Mexico, and will spread northwestward
during the next day or so. These swells are likely to cause
life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult
products from your local weather office.


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next intermediate advisory at 100 AM CDT.
Next complete advisory at 400 AM CDT.

$$
Forecaster Blake

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Se Levantó el Muerto


Se levantó el muerto en Mexicali.
Se levantó el muerto en #Mexicali.La gente no esperaba lo que iba a suceder; y tú ¿qué hubieras hecho?
Posted by Funerarias El Ángel on Monday, October 19, 2015

Monday, October 19, 2015

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Visit Puerto Escondido, Mazunte & Zipolite- Video!

I have only spent one night in P.E. because Zipolite is just more are style but between the 3, there is something for everyone!


Visita Puerto Escondido
Visitar Puerto Escondido, es ir al encuentro de la aventura y la emoción¡Tienes que Vivirlo!
Posted by Representacion Styde Puerto Escondido on Sunday, September 13, 2015

Friday, September 18, 2015

Mazunte Jazz Festival


10º Festival de Jazz en Mazunte
¡No te lo puedes perder! 10º Festival Internacional de Jazz en #Mazunte ¡Tienes que vivirlo!
Posted by Secretaría de Turismo y Desarrollo Económico Oaxaca on Thursday, September 10, 2015

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Visit Mexico and See the Wonders for Yourself!!

We invite you to look at this video in which you can learn more on the culture of Mexico, its customs and natural wealths and it discover the magic of Mexico across its only and wonderful culture!! As Mexico there is no two!! Join and share the beauty of our ground and our page Love for Mexico

Posted by Love for Mexico on Thursday, June 25, 2015

Te invitamos a mirar este vídeo en el que puedes aprender mas sobre la cultura de México, sus costumbres y riquezas naturales... y descubre la magia de México a través de su cultura única y maravillosa!! Como México no hay dos!! Únete y comparte la belleza de nuestra tierra..y nuestra página Amor por México
Posted by Amor por México on Thursday, June 25, 2015



Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Pacific Tsunami Warning-Cancelled

 Updated: Sept 17th 2015


AN EARTHQUAKE WITH A PRELIMINARY MAGNITUDE OF 8.3 OCCURRED
    NEAR THE COAST OF CENTRAL CHILE AT 2254 UTC ON WEDNESDAY
    SEPTEMBER 16 2015.

  * BASED ON ALL DATA AVAILABLE TO THIS CENTER... THE TSUNAMI
    THREAT FROM THIS EARTHQUAKE HAS NOW MOSTLY PASSED. ANY
    REMAINING THREAT SHOULD BE EVALUATED BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN
    IMPACTED AREAS.


TSUNAMI THREAT FORECAST
-----------------------

  * THE TSUNAMI THREAT HAS NOW LARGELY PASSED.


-------------------------------------------
http://ptwc.weather.gov/text.php?id=pacific.TSUPAC.2015.09.16.2347
**** NOTICE **** NOTICE **** NOTICE **** NOTICE **** NOTICE *****

 THIS MESSAGE IS ISSUED FOR INFORMATION ONLY IN SUPPORT OF THE
 UNESCO/IOC PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING AND MITIGATION SYSTEM AND IS
 MEANT FOR NATIONAL AUTHORITIES IN EACH COUNTRY OF THAT SYSTEM.

 NATIONAL AUTHORITIES WILL DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF
 ALERT FOR EACH COUNTRY AND MAY ISSUE ADDITIONAL OR MORE REFINED
 INFORMATION.

**** NOTICE **** NOTICE **** NOTICE **** NOTICE **** NOTICE *****

 * TSUNAMI WAVES REACHING 0.3 TO 1 METERS ABOVE THE TIDE LEVEL
    ARE POSSIBLE FOR SOME COASTS OF

      MEXICO... ECUADOR... PERU... ANTARCTICA... JAPAN... NEW
      CALEDONIA... NEW ZEALAND... MARSHALL ISLANDS... FIJI... SAMOA...
      AMERICAN SAMOA... COOK ISLANDS... TOKELAU... VANUATU...
      KIRIBATI... JOHNSTON ISLAND... PALMYRA ISLAND... HOWLAND AND
      BAKER... TONGA... WALLIS AND FUTUNA... PITCAIRN ISLANDS...
      NIUE... SOLOMON ISLANDS... RUSSIA... HAWAII... AND NW HAWAIIAN
      ISLANDS.

http://ptwc.weather.gov/text.php?id=pacific.TSUPAC.2015.09.16.2347




Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Philo is Singing and Dancing with the angels now! R.I.P

From the Vallarta Daily

Philo of Philos Bar in La Cruz passes away over the weekend http://www.philosbar.com/


It is with great sadness that we report the passing of beloved musician, bar owner and friend Philo Hayward.  He passed on in his sleep from heart failure last evening.  Many know Philo from Philo’s Bar that he started in La Cruz(on the North shore) 15 years ago. Philo sponsored many fundraisers for the local community and was a lifeline to the expatriate community as well. Philo Hayward was a exceptionally good man, a fine musician and a friend to many.

http://www.vallartadaily.com/news/puerto-vallarta/philo-of-philos-bar-in-la-cruz-passes-away-over-the-weekend/

 
I never met Philo but I see that he touched many hearts with his kindness, generousity and music. It's obvious he had a deep love of life and lived it to the fullest. May you RIP and play music with the angels now. You are missed by many!


From Youtube:Uploaded on Oct 13, 2010
"Philo and the Mexican Shuffle Band. This one is called "I've been Dreaming About Mexico." A song that I wrote in Fiji when I was out sailing in the South Pacific. Friends, friends and more friends in this one. This is the video that I asked everyone to send me their favorite pics of themselves hanging out in Mexico. Some good stuff here folks. I hope you enjoy."

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 I was just looking through his channel. I started to listen to this song and it made me cry! He was obviously a very special person. I wish I had been his friend. Those that were, were very blessed.





My deepest condolensces to his sister, who from what I saw posted just lost her husband and now her brother. Sending love and light to you during this difficult time.



If you are feeling sad, listen to this, he definitely left a great message for all!!!
"Sing and Dance all night long!!"



I put a little clip from his last blog post which is from last year. Nov 14th.
http://philosblog.tumblr.com/
"Music every where, all kinds of things and events are happening right now.  We are in the height of the high season and although it sure is hectic it is also a lot of fun.  The Bucerius group Manos de Amore just had their annual “Rhythm and Ribs” concert and it was a huge success. 

 The benefit was for the orphanage in Bucerias.  

Lots of restaurants participated and Philo’s Music Studio, Restaurant, Bar, cooked the ribs and we ran out in the first hour.  

We started with 100 kilos and next year we will be prepared to do two or three times that much.  Luna Rumba provide the music and I heard nothing but awesome things about their show.  Congrats everyone.  Check out Manos de Amore’s web site about the Bucerias orphanage.  Click here.  http://www.manosdeamor.com/fund_raising_photos.htm

Here's a nice video of him!! So sweet!

Collecting Rain Water in Mexico

Water is an issue everywhere!! Check out this solution.




Published on Aug 7, 2013
In Mexico City, nearly 1.3 million people live without running water. Enrique Lomnitz, founder of Isla Urbana, has developed a rain harvesting system to combat this problem.

Producers: Alessandro Molatore, Stefano Milano
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Executive Producer: Storyhunter

Storyhunter helps the world's top video journalists and documentary filmmakers produce video stories that matter.

Learn more and become a Storyhunter at http://www.storyhunter.tv


Friday, August 28, 2015

I Love this video- Oaxacan Musicians-Dia de Los Muertos

I <3 this video and these fabulous musicians. This video was taken a few years back in Oaxaca at the Dia de Los Muertos Celebration in Oaxaca. It was fabulous. I will never forget it. I would love to go back.

Anyways, this popped into my head and I had to listen to it a few times. So GOOD!!! Beautiful!! I was chair dancing the whole time. You can not help but move to the music with these fabulous rhythms and harmony. Have a listen for yourself.

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Hagia Sophia- Huatulco, Oaxaca

I have never been but definitely would like to check it out one day!

 Hagia Sofia is a 130-hectare agro-ecological project located in the mountains of southern Mexico at altitudes between 260-390m above sea level.  Visitors can learn about organic/sustainable farming as applied to exotic fruits and flowers from Southeast Asia and Mexico as well as the cultivation of rare timber trees native to Mexico. This unique location is also home to a wide diversity of flora and fauna.

 Hagia Sophia- Huatulco, Oaxaca

http://hagiasofia.mx/ingles/






Thursday, August 13, 2015

Tornado seen in Zipolite, Mazunte, Puerto Angel Area



Redacción El Piñero
Oaxaca, México; 13 de agosto, 2015. —Este jueves, mediante redes sociales, residentes de Mazunte y Zipolite, ubicados en el municipio de Santa María Tonameca, en la región de la Costa, reportaron un mini tornado, el cual causó temor y alerta, toda vez que su presencia fue mayúscula.
Captado por la lente de celulares y cámaras, el mini tornado de inmediato tomó presencia en las redes sociales, donde se comentó ampliamente el suceso que, a decir de autoridades, no causó daños mayores.
Para Protección Civil de aquella zona, el fenómeno se trató de una turbonada. No obstante, para la población fue un mini tornado por la forma de remolina que tomó la fuerza del viento, combinada con agua.
De momento, reportan, no hay registro de personas lesionadas, pero sí de tensión y alarma entre las corporaciones de seguridad.  http://www.elpinerodelacuenca.com.mx/epc/index.php/oaxaca/99739-2015-08-13-16-15-43
 


Posted by Efren Mendez Avalos on Thursday, August 13, 2015

Shambhala with Tornado in distance

I have recieved word everyone I know is fine! So grateful. Saw some clean up photos from Mazunte but still gathering info. Will add more as I find out. Story in progress.

See more photos here https://www.facebook.com/imparcialoaxaca/photos/pcb.1066579770019760/1066579020019835/?type=1&theater



No ma vieron lo que yo vi? Sólo ignoren los comentarios jajajajaja 13/08/2015 10:19am.. La Biblio De Mazunte
Posted by Gaby Toscano on Thursday, August 13, 2015




Y asi una tromba en Mazunte, desde Zipolite. Daños materiales, a echarle ganas!
Posted by José Jiménez García on Thursday, August 13, 2015

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Check out this great new video of Zipolite

Check out this great new video of Zipolite. I love to see Zipolite and since we haven't been there in 2 years I really miss it. It is so nice to see video of it.  It was posted by Wilvita S.

Well done, Well done!! :D Thanks for sharing and I know the people of Zipolite are very grateful too!

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Can YOU Help a Rescue Dog get from Mexico to Germany





I believe this says :


We need to find a dog lover traveling from Mexico City to Germany next week  between July 13-19 2015. They need to be able to check-in in Mexico and check out in Munich with a dog that has been adopted to Austria.

The dog was rescued in Chiapas and the new owner rescues y interns with a veterinarian, and they will be able to give all the treatment, she had to go back to her country but now the dog is well she want to take hm home. The dog has all the papers in order and is clean, vaccinated and can travel. 

If you can help contact Tin Tin terrextra@hotmail.com

Thursday, June 11, 2015

Beautiful Performance

Tema: Vernácula
Autor: Nathanael Lorenzo Hernández
Voz: Dueto Bajo mis manos
Banda filarmónica del Instituto Intercultural Calmécac

¡¡Una muy buena producción de: Yamurith Gallegos Macario​ y EmmAnuel Lopez​ !!
Instituto Intercultural Calmécac
https://www.facebook.com/InstitutoInterculturalcalmecac
Tel: 9951037054

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Oaxaca from above!! Watch! Wonderful! Hermosa!


Gran Gran Oaxaca
Oaxaca, un paraíso que tuvimos la oportunidad de grabar. Disfrutamos de su gente, de su impresionante naturaleza y de su energía. (HD)Música: Tree House Creative Audio#Oaxaca #Mexico #VisitMexico
Posted by The Drone Xperience on Wednesday, May 6, 2015