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1. Starts with "Z" Christmas
2. A Favorite
3. Red and Green - Tom's choice

Starts with Z - Christmas

The Virgin of Zapopan at Lake Chapala Mexico

Counts as Christmas with the Virgin and the poinsettias. 

BTW - In Nahuatl , the language of the Aztecs, the Poinsettia was called Cuitlaxochitl (from cuitlatl, for residue, and xochitl, for flower), meaning "flower that grows in residues or soil." Today the plant is known in Mexico and Guatemala as ""La Flor de la Nochebuena" (Flower of the Holy Night, or Christmas Eve).

FAVOURITE

Sorry, but I have to drag this one out once again, it is the epitome of the letter Z!

Curtis Howe Springer made up the name Zzyzx and gave it to the area in 1944, claiming it to be the last word in the English language. He established the Zzyzx Mineral Springs and Health Spa in 1944 at the spot, which was federal land, after filing mining claims for 12,000 acres (4,900 ha) surrounding the springs. He used the springs to bottle his water and provide drinks for travelers through the hot desert. Springer also imported animals from around the country to attract more families to visit his ranch. He used Zzyzx until 1974 when the land was reclaimed by the government.

RED AND GREEN

Toronto ON

Déjà Brew

A catchall for leftover beer, coffee, food, motels and whatever catches my fancy!

Russell's New Mexico

Signs 2

Joining Tom at Signs2.
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Gay NYC Dad

Continuing with pit stops...
...a stop (as during a trip) for fuel, food, or rest or for use of a restroom.

January 2016 - Lake Chapala Mexico

Pull Up a Seat

Pull Up a Seat

January 2016 - Chapala Mexico

inSPIREd Sunday

Sally and Beth host inSPIREd Sunday!

January 2016 - Lake Chapala Mexico



This beautiful Renaissance-style church was built in the 16th Century through the work of the Franciscans. It guards the tomb of Fray Miguel de Bolonia, evangelist from the time of the Conquest who died in July 14, 1580.

The Patron Saint of Chapala is Saint Francis of Assisi, and between the end of September and the first days of October, festivities in his honor begin with a novena, ending October 4th.

Our Lady of Guadalupe

March 2016 - Mexico

She can appear in the most unexpected places. Hovering above doorways like your guardian angel. Slapped on a crate ready for shipping. Sewn on a jacket, perhaps over the heart. But most commonly you run into her on the street. Her name is Guadalupe and she is the Queen of Mexico: Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.


Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Roman Catholic title of the Blessed Virgin Mary associated with a venerated image enshrined within the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in México City. The basilica is the most visited Catholic pilgrimage site in the world, and the world's third most-visited sacred site.
Here is a detailed account from Catholic Online.

The first time I encountered this icon was in 1976 when I first visited Mexico City. You can see the original chapel at the top of the hill.

The shrine was built near the hill of Tepeyac where Our Lady of Guadalupe is believed to have appeared to Saint Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin. This site is also known as La Villa de Guadalupe or, in a more popular sense, simply La Villa, as it has several churches and related buildings.

John and I went in 1989  to the basilica. The chapel again up above the newer churches.

In 2002 we went back to Mexico City for a few days and went to the basilica again. We also found this statue with believers praying to her.

On this trip I have documented some of the images of Our Lady that we have come across on the street, homes, and even markets.

MAZATLAN

The cathedral is Mazatlan is named for Our Lady of Guadalupe. There is a statue of the Virgin appearing to Juan.

At the market

 EL QUELITE

LE NORIA

GUADALAJARA

There was no shortage of sightings on our two trips into Guadalajara. 

This statue was at the Templo de Nuestra Señora de Aránzazu "Our Lady of Aranzazu Church".

The lighting wasn't great as it was twilight.

Parroquia del Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe "Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe" is not on most tourist maps and we found it by accident. It had a wonderful statue outside.

Of course the cathedral is named for Our Lady of Guadalupe and had this wonderful painting.

DOLORES HIDALGO

Known as the birthplace of Mexican Independence we visited the Bicentennial Museum which had several examples. There was an exhibit of artists' depictions of Our Lady.

Since it was the priest Hidalgo that was the leader for the uprising there were examples of him with Our Lady.

LAKE CHAPALA

This town had a magnificent statue.

TLAQUEPAQUE

This town had a gorgeous bronze statue of Pope John Paul II.

SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE

Around our house

A Tree of Life

At the Artisan Market

Even street banners!

Another market dedication

PUERTO VALLARTA

Another church named after her.

 

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