Islamic and Arabic Influences on Mazatleco Spanish
One of the interesting things I’ve noticed about how living here in Mazatlán has changed me over the past three years is in my vocabulary and manner of expression. “When are you leaving on your...
View ArticleFerrusquilla: "That statue of a composer…"
Mazatlán is privileged to have a strong and vibrant expatriate community, many of whom volunteer long hours to help make our city a better place in which to live. Many in the foreign resident community...
View ArticleGetting a Mexican Driver’s License in Mazatlán
For many of us, obtaining our first driver’s license was a treasured rite of passage. When it comes to our kids getting their licenses, however, like many parents the thought scares me. And the...
View ArticleLost in Translation: The Bum Dollar
Does the above sign in the Golden Zone crack you up as it does me? Every time I see it, I have no choice but to chuckle. Why in the world would anyone want to trade in their pesos for bum dollars?! I’m...
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