| John Todd Jr. lives in Veracruz, and enjoys exploring out of the way places in Mexico that most tourists don't get to visit. |
| John Todd Jr. lives in Veracruz, and enjoys exploring out of the way places in Mexico that most tourists don't get to visit. |
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For July 2010
The Search is Over: San Bartolomé is Found:
A Small Village High in the Mountains with a lot of History.
The Lost Port of Boquilla de Piedras: Destroyed during Independence and now forgotten
on a coastal plain not far from Veracruz.
Sir Francis Drake and John Hawkins in Veracruz:
Tragedy for the English Buccaneers in 1568. Some of the Survivors Made a long Walk
From Tampico to Canada. |
Quiahuiztlán and Villa Rica |
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Popular Stories
Chucho el Roto: A Mexican Robin Hood: The 19th Century Legend is still Alive today at the old fort of San Juan de Ulua in Veracruz. (The Second Edition Now on Sale at San Juan de Ulua!) The Origin of the Song La Bamba: It´s the story someone told me in Veracruz. (Now on Sale at the Museum in Tampico, or order it through any of the 90 Educal book stores in Mexico!) Stories from TampicoStories about Tampico during the Golden Age of the Oil Boom. The Sounds of Mexico Some .mpg video clips that will lift your heart and change your day. It´s like Vitamins for the Soul. Photographs Photographs are like Postcards to send to friends back Home. Here are some of the places I´ve explored. Unexpected Adventures Exploring out of the way places in Mexico makes the blood flow faster. Adventures that can only happen in Mexico. Traditions Mexico is about Fiestas, Food, Fun, Friends, Events, and Faith. Legends and History Walking the streets of old Veracruz is like taking a stroll through a vast outdoor museum, except there are no labels. Veracruz has a lot yet to be uncovered, and many legends to be tracked down. Organizing Your Own Trip to Veracruz Veracruz is a lot like old New Orleans. It is a beautiful area and it´s still "undiscovered" by American tourists. It´s safe and fun. If you are planning a trip to Veracruz, there´s a lot to do and see. Get organized and try to see everything. There´s a lot more here than just a beach. Writing Projects Creative writing is a lot of fun. In Veracruz, I´ve picked up some interesting stories that are just as interesting as the Da Vinci Code. These are some of the projects I´m working on now. About the Author: How it Started. |
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