Blog Categories
Toño and Laura serve finger-licking ribs
Riquisimo Ribs; Toño and Laura create another delectable option in La Cruz; finger-licking ribs! I know I’m not alone in saying that Toño’s ribs are finger-licking, lip-smacking, melt-in-your-mouth yummy! My father-in-law remarked after an evening of all-you-can-eat ribs “These are the best ribs I’ve had in my whole life!” Las Costillas de Toño owners, Juan Antonio Ortega and his beautiful wife, Laura Mendoza, serve guests with love. Toño has lived in La Cruz all his life and Laura moved here from Puebla seventeen years ago. They met at Enrique’s Glorieta restaurant where Laura was a waitress. They have two wonderful children, Tonito [...]
La Cruz’ Falconi’s Pizza, Pasta & Bar
They always serve quality and good food with their speciality being calzone and other pizzas. They make it their own unique way, Shaul calling it “our style” and it's not made in the traditional way “but the people who try it, like it and come back!”
Chuck’s Tours… sharing our area with pride!
Chuck Medina of Chuck's Tours shares our beautiful area with others with pride! Recently, two gals staying at our Boutique Hotel asked if I knew someone who could take them to San Sebastian. I had heard of a fellow who did such tours and hired him even though I had never used him before. All day long I questioned my choice, saying to my hubby; “Oh my gosh, I just sent two ladies with an absolute stranger up into the mountains. What was I thinking!?” Thank heavens they returned, cheering the fabulousness of Chuck Medina! They’d been picked up early [...]
Loving people assist La Cruz children!
Helping La Cruz children see a better future, follow their passions and succeed in many ways. “Love begins by taking care of the closest ones - the ones at home.” Mother Theresa. Let me introduce you to some wonderful people who make a difference to children and their families in our tiny pueblo of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. Fiona Clark teaches at the primary school with help from her husband Dave. My role at school is purely volunteer, trying to inspire children in La Cruz to learn english to increase their chances of a better future. I also want them [...]
Della teaches English to Mexican Nationals
English School of La Cruz 2024. Since 2012Another great year. 45 students and a total of part time and full time 14 teachers all volunteer. Thank you Aruna for allowing us to use Octopus Garden as our home. This delights me more each year. Note our little Sophia is our mascot. This is one of the joys of my life. In a month we will have our website updated. Www.englishschooloflacruz.com Dell inspires others to learn and volunteer at the English School of La Cruz, teaching English to Mexican Nationals. It’s the most awesome sight to see and experience [...]
La Cruz Murals
Colectivo Tomate, the La Cruz Murals project. Chris Bouchard interviewed Salvador Garcia. Since Mayan and Aztec times, art has been an integral part of Mexican society; any opportunity to express and savor the local culture and its history has always been welcomed enthusiastically. La Cruz de Huanacaxtle is no different. Today, we feature and honor a supergroup of “guest characters” which has indelibly left its mark on La Cruz. Colectivo Tomate, led by Project Director Salvador Garcia. Recently, Chava, as he is known by his youthful team of local and international artists, spoke to me after a marathon two weeks [...]
Silvia beautifies La Cruz with her art and spirit.
As the town of flowers, she’s from, Silvia Uzcanga adds beauty and delight to all she touches. Growing up in Xochimilco, an area of Mexico City, Silvia remembers fondly the scents emanating from the canals as boats adorned with glorious woven flowers paraded for others to enjoy. Creating art is her passion. Silvia is the sole local painter creating murals in La Cruz in association with Colectivo Tomate. It’s an exciting project, bringing youth and art together in beautifying the walls of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. Each mural is based on a story about the house owner. Silvia’s project [...]
Nancy creates Art from her Heart and Soul
Nancy Hache is passionate, intense, fiercely compassionate, an amazing artist and gives back to her community! I’m not sure if I admire her artwork or her spirit more. No matter… she’s a force and if you appreciate original artwork consider Nancy’s creations. Nancy truly creates Art from her Heart and Soul! Recently as I admired her creativity I asked her if she could create something near and dear to my heart… she was so enthusiastic and we’re working that out. How exciting, stay tuned! She and her husband, Brian, first started visiting La Cruz their first year when renting [...]
Gil of Chica Locca Tours embraces happy!
Gil Drory creating happiness for others with Chica Locca Tours. To meet Gil is to love him. His happy face and exuberant laugh, his caring way and his concern about others happiness and their experience is the key to the success of Chica Locca tours. It all started after he arrived in Sayulita with the plan to visit a friend for a one-week vacation and he never left. He says the people of Vallarta welcomed him right away and he just wanted to stay. He fell in love with the area in 2007 and returned in 2008 and knew this [...]
Birdwatchers of La Cruz
Birdwatchers of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle are quiet, thoughtful. peaceful and care deeply, about birds and about each other too. They lost one of their 'flock' this summer and thru their sadness they create a memorial. Allan Wood loved his wife, his family, friends, flying, birdwatching and being part of a community. He gave his time and energy to others. Allan was taken from this world too soon. We are mourning him. In an effort to pay my respects I’ll write about one of his loves, birding. Birdwatcher, Maryjane shared “Allan was one of the first to [...]