Lupin still blooming in the mountains

Monarch butterfly migration

Sadly, we missed the migration of the king of butterflies by about a week. From November to March, these beautiful migrators travel in colonies of about 20 million insects, achieving 80-120 nauticalRead more
Time for an Ankommbier

There is a tradition among motorcyclists. In German, it's called the Ankommbier.
Quite simply, when we arrive at our final destination, sweaty and covered in dirt and grime, the first thing we do isRead more
We and our shadows

Day is done. God is nigh.

Valle de Bravo - Offroad paradise - Taxco
At the market

Vaquero parade

Guanajunto

Despite its serene appearance, under the city is a labyrinth of ancient tunnels easing traffic above ground.
Giants of the old testament

The Bible describes there being giants roaming the earth during the pre-flood era. The sheer size of the main door and iron gates closing off all the alcoves make me think there might have been giantsRead more
Strong messaging

In 1980, the small town of Tepeyahualco finished building one of the strongest messaging for Christ I think I have ever seen.
Mi casa es su casa

Or as we day on Texas: "My house is your house". Mexico and the southern United States are known for their hospitality.
What I didn't order for lunch

Day is done. God is nigh.

Puebla-Santa Maria Coyomeapan
This is the best day of his life

We stopped at a vegetable and sundries stand on the side of the road. I feel confident that Kerstin left a lasting impression.
Living outside

I was so impressed by the Mexican outdoor culture. In the morning, yoga in El Tule. In the evening, dance lessons in Oaxaca.
The stoutest trunk in the world

El Árbol del Tule (Spanish for The Tree of Tule) is considered to have the stoutest trunk in the world and - at 42m (130 ft) in diameter - it truly is magnificent. It's taken some 2000 years toRead more
Off to market

We're going to get a cooking lesson on how to prepare a Mexican dinner using authentic traditional methods.
The first step? Going to market.
Lunch is served

23rd April in review 💕

Rearview filming

I did the best I could to film the motorcyclist behind us. It is definitely a skill I haven't mastered ... yet.
Along Route 131

Long and winding road

If I had to count the number of curves we took on this road, I probably couldn't. We had one man down, but - thankfully - no injury.
Scenes along the way

Destination Pacific

Day is done. God is nigh.

Oaxao-Mexican interior-Puerto Escandido