April 2020 – Manzanillo Sun

The Reform War

April 1, 2020June 6, 2020Manzanillo SunLeave a Comment

By The Path to Citizenship series on the April 2020 Edition The War of Reform (Spanish: Guerra de Reforma) in Mexico, during the Second Federal Republic of Mexico, was the three-year civil war (1857–1860) between members of the Liberal Party who had taken power in 1855 under the Plan of Ayutla, and members of the […]

Capirotada -Traditional Mexican Easter Bread Pudding

April 1, 2020June 6, 2020Manzanillo Sun WriterLeave a Comment

By Hannah Hoskins on the April 2020 Edition Layers of bread, spiced sugar syrup, raisins, and almonds are baked together in this Mexican capirotada, which is traditionally served on Good Friday. Ingredients ✓ 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar ✓ 1 1/4 cups water ✓ 2 cinnamon sticks ✓ 4 1/2 cups French bread, cubed ✓ […]

Scarlet Spiral Flag-I Planted Roots in Mexico

April 1, 2020June 6, 2020Tommy ClarksonLeave a Comment

By Tommy Clarkson on the April 2020 Edition Scarlet Spiral Flag Costus woodsonii Family Zingiberaceae Also known as Indian Head Ginger, French Kiss, Red Button Ginger, Red Cane Dwarf, Panama Candle Plant, Panamanian Candle Ginger or Cone Ginger Born with the appellation of Thomas one derived from the Aramaic personal name meaning “twin” I actually […]

Bocce on the Beach

April 1, 2020May 29, 2020John ChalmersLeave a Comment

By John Chalmers on the April 2020 Edition The fourth annual Bocce on the Beach tournament, held on February 20, 2020, showed again the growing popularity of the game in the Manzanillo area. Staged on the beach in front of the Oasis Ocean Club Restaurant in the Santiago district, it was a fine day for […]

A Bit of Mesoamerican Historical Jive

April 1, 2020May 31, 2020Kirby VickeryLeave a Comment

By Kirby Vickery on the April 2020 Edition When you hear the word “Aztec”, what comes to mind are some painted warriors all decked out in their feathered fighting garb, carrying lances and clubs, while climbing and fighting others dressed like them on the sides of large and very ornate pyramids. Or a whole bunch […]

Harvesting Jelly Beans in Mexico

April 1, 2020June 4, 2020John ChalmersLeave a Comment

By John Chalmers on the April 2020 Edition One of the pleasures of shopping and eating in México is enjoying the availability of Mexican dishes that are either not found or seldom seen at home in Canada and in many parts of the United States. Tacos, enchiladas, flautas, chile rellenos, camarones de coco and molcajetes […]

“Home Alone”

April 1, 2020June 4, 2020Señior TechLeave a Comment

By Señior Tech on the April 2020 Edition A movie released in 1990 was about a young boy accidentally left home alone by his family. The boy must fend for himself while keeping out 2 bumbling burglars. Not unlike the world in 2020. We are in our homes trying to keep out a ravaging virus. […]

Vigilemos Manzanillo, AC

April 1, 2020May 31, 2020Terry SovilLeave a Comment

By Terry Sovil on the April 2020 Edition What? VIMAC is short for Vigilemos Manzanillo. This is a group in Manzanillo established to help keep the place free of gar-bage and protect our natural resources. The meaning of the word VIGILEMOS is “let’s watch over”. An overview below will help. VIMAC Mission Generate positive changes […]

Playa El Tecolote

April 1, 2020June 4, 2020Dan and Lisa GoyLeave a Comment

By Dan and Lisa Goy on the April 2020 Edition Playa El Tecolote – It’s all about the wind! One of our favourite destinations on Baja is Playa El Tecolote, a 30-minute drive from the capital of Baja California Sur, La Paz. Playa El Tecolote, (owl beach) is located at the tip of the short […]

Blushing Spiral Ginger – I Planted Roots in Mexico

April 1, 2020June 4, 2020Tommy ClarksonLeave a Comment

By Tommy Clarkson on the April 2020 Edition Family Zingiberaceae Also known as None known Few are the folks who don’t like the assorted flowers of Ginger! In Volume I of “The Civilized Jungle”, I wrote about the Shell Ginger (Alpinia zerumbet). In Volume II, it was the Red Ginger (Alpinia puepirata), Torch Ginger (Etlingera […]

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