Archive for October, 2009

What is a interesting current event taking place in mexico that connects back to early spanish conquest?

In other words, what social issues of today in Mexico could be traced back to the social issues of mexico in the 1500’s. (social organization etc)
thanks
Tough question. What comes to my mind is that the Spanish conquistadores came into a land with a highly developed civilization, completely destroyed that civilization, their government, culture, and [...]

How to travel through Italy for 3 weeks and stay with people in homes or stay in convents?

I am an American citizen in my 50’s and want to spend 3-6 weeks in Italy. While there I would like to stay with residents in their homes or possibly in convents. I know such spaces are available but don’t know where to look on he Internet. I am also interested in [...]

Is Cuernavaca a good place to visit?

yes, it’s nice. it’s also pretty close to DF, so you could go there as well. there are many language schools too, if you want to take some classes

Has anyone ever been to La Estacion in Cuernavaca, Mexico?

The club or the neighborhood
La estacion used to be a train station in cuernavaca just in the corner where Av. Plan de Ayala becomes Vicente Guerrero, the actual station was a few meters forward in the direction of Reforma, just behind a bunch of tall trees,
the neighborhood is a poor one where people lived [...]

If I go to Machu Picchu in March, are the mountain roads safe during the rainy season?

I know that roads in the Andes are not for the feint of heart in any month.
Also, if I do not plan to hike the Inca trail can I make this trip with no reservations? I would like to spend 2 nights in Aguascalientes so that I have the full day at Machu Picchu.
In Cusco [...]

If I go to Machu Picchu in March, are the mountain roads safe during the rainy season?

I know that roads in the Andes are not for the feint of heart in any month.
Also, if I do not plan to hike the Inca trail can I make this trip with no reservations? I would like to spend 2 nights in Aguascalientes so that I have the full day at Machu Picchu.
In Cusco [...]

How old should a male chihuahua be to get fixed?

Hi,
I have a 5 month old male chihuahua. I was wondering how old should a male dog be to get fixed/sprayed. Our new vet is very expensive so I was wondering the average price it would cost for the puppy to get fixed too.
Most vets say between 4-6 months but honestly you can get it [...]

How old should a male chihuahua be to get fixed?

Hi,
I have a 5 month old male chihuahua. I was wondering how old should a male dog be to get fixed/sprayed. Our new vet is very expensive so I was wondering the average price it would cost for the puppy to get fixed too.
Most vets say between 4-6 months but honestly you can get it [...]

Where can I go to play pool in a nice place in Mexico City? Billar en la Ciudad de Mexico ?

Billar. Pool. Mexico City.
I know the best place for pool in Mexico City the name is Poolso.. it’s a pool place and also it’s a bar. It’s located in the South, Av Revolucion y Altavista, Plaza Pabellon Altavista( Altavista Mall)…1st floor you can play pool, you can have some drinks and nice snacks…check the web [...]

Where can I go to play pool in a nice place in Mexico City? Billar en la Ciudad de Mexico ?

Billar. Pool. Mexico City.
I know the best place for pool in Mexico City the name is Poolso.. it’s a pool place and also it’s a bar. It’s located in the South, Av Revolucion y Altavista, Plaza Pabellon Altavista( Altavista Mall)…1st floor you can play pool, you can have some drinks and nice snacks…check the web [...]