Circles

Este mes para el reto fotográfico de "La vuelta al mundo"*, Jackie nos propuso buscar circulos en todas partes, en la calle, en la casa, en la naturaleza. La verdad este mes ha sido un ajetreo, aunque uno muy esperado y que hemos disfrutado mucho (ya les contare) y solo pude encontrar estos circulos. Como siempre aqui está el link a Casi en Serio para ver los circulos que se cerraron por el globo.  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This month for " La vuelta al mundo*",  Jackie challenged us to look for circles everywhere: in an urban environment, at home, in nature. This month has been crazy, and cycles are closing because it is coming to an end, with renewed energy and ideas. We enjoyed a lot this busy time of  relax (if that makes any sense) with family and friends. I will keep you posted on all the things we have been up to.For now here are the circles I found. And as always, here is the link to Casi en Serio to look at all the circles found elsewhere in the globe.

Impresive nature: Grutas de Cacahuamilpa national park.

 Yesterday we went off on a day trip to Cacahuamilpa caverns. It is an underground cave system, still active (which means water still filters through) that was formed 85 million years ago. It is home for bats (though we didn't see any) and lays 450 m. "inside" a mountain. The highest "hall" is 81 meters tall. It really was an impressive sight, after all it is the 2nd largest cave system in Latin America. (If you are wondering, the World's biggest is Son Doong, in Vietnam). The national park and cave was discovered in the mid 1800's, though, interestingly, it had been used for religious rites by the Olmecs and Chontals and diverse pottery objects were found. If you are ever around and enjoy adventures don't miss it.

Of sand castles and raccoons.

Hello there. First of all, apologies for the radio silence this week... we were away at the beach, yeah, don't feel sorry for us. I was thinking of you guys though.
It had been a while since we got to spend a whole week chilling, and there is something about the sea, that calms me down. I love to play in the water, the sand and enjoy the sun. Speaking of the sun, do not ever forget your sunblock, as I recklessly and purposedly did one day because I wanted a tan. Yes, I should have known, but that's what I did when I was 14 and nothing happened. Well not anymore, not only did I not get the brown tan I wanted, I ended up with red, uneven stains in my belly and legs. That will teach me.

Anyway, the boy tends to get bored in this kind of getaway, I guess it is a cultural thing, since for me vacations=beach, and he just didn't get the fun of it all. Until now. I guess it has to do with the fact that we were rather active: we took archery lessons, played basketball, went kayaking in the sea, took salsa lessons, trained and went for long walks (me) / runs (the boy) early in the morning, which I truly enjoyed. Specially spotting the local fauna in action. We are back in land now and I hope I will be able to write more often these days.

So... lil' sister's wedding.

 It came and went. It was amazing to see so many friends and family members together at the same time, some of whom I hadn't seen together in a long, long time. It was a hectic day, setting up the dessert table and photobooth, then heading to the hairdresser, getting ready and dressing up my sister, and then rushing to the church to organize the flower girls and boys, make sure everybody knew what they had to do in the ceremony (though it was in fact chaotic) and then letting it all go and enjoying the reception.  So much fun. Here are a few pics, I will show you moreas soon as I can, so stay posted :)

A special day

Today is kind of our anniversary. On a day like this, 4 years ago, the boy came to see me in Barcelona for the first time after our meeting in the airplane. And 2 years ago, he proposed. On a Wednesday morning, during our morning cuddles.

So yes, it is a special day. And it is gonna be a crazy day: laundry, packing  for the beach next week (oh yeah), cleaning the crystal containers for the dessert table, delivering the last "welcome packs" for our out-of-town guests, and making sure my sister is relaxed, all the last minute errands are taken care of.

Shots from the highway

Recently, my new obsession is to take pictures on the road. The boy always says that I shouldn't just take pictures at random, but I like to take pictures in the heat of the moment. So without further ado here are a few of my "random" snapshots.

Oh, and by the way, yesterday we had one of those engagement photoshoots, in the middle of the fields and in an old "hacienda", so as soon as we have those pics I'll show them to you.