Recently, I was asked a potent question by a friend passing through town. “What is the biggest adjustment you’ve had to make living in Mexico?” My mind started racing with possibilities. Was it the barrage of dirt and dust that settles into every square inch of space? Was it the language barrier that creates an arms-length relationship with locals? Maybe it was the vendors around every corner selling trinkets, likely to feed their family. Or maybe it was replying with the standard and rehearsed “No hoy, pero muchas gracias,” for the fiftieth time. Perhaps it was relying on my own…

A Community Event funding Azul Sayu, A.C. Now in its 4th year, Trashion Fashion Sayulita returns even stronger on May 17th.  Created by Flora Amor as a way of bringing the community together in a creative manner to raise awareness and funds for Sayulita’s recycling program operated by Azul Sayu, Trashion Fashion has now grown into an inspirational community event.  This year’s event will be hosted by Frente al Punto and sponsored by Archara Restaurant, Ally Cat Charters, Chaman Creative Kitchen, Sayulita Fit, Sayulita Dream Weddings, Sunset Soiree and Villa Valentin. Twenty-four teams of designers and models, including a team…

Full Name: Santos Hernandez Ramirez Age: 46 Where are you originally from? San Andres Cohamiata Jalisco, a Wixárika (Huichol) village located in Mezquitic, Jalisco, Mexico, that governs itself autonomously. How long have you lived in Sayulita?  9 years Tell me a little bit about yourself? I work in the field of art, specifically creating cow and ceramic heads with Wixárika art. Despite not having formal schooling, I have been taught by my grandparents about culture, and I use this knowledge to support my family. The heads I create are considered sacred and must be cleansed of negative energy before being…