San Carlos

San Carlos

I only had 21 days left on my Mexican visa. I planned to go from Hermosillo to Tijuana and then head south until making it to Guatemala. When confronted with a challenge, I tend to make things even more challenging to motivate myself. It is why I decided to add a...
Going North – Part III

Going North – Part III

Getting on the Bus to Mexicali On January 6th, 2021, I departed from Hermosillo very early in the morning. The central bus station was nothing like the ones I’ve seen before in Mexico. It felt a bit unfriendly and colorless. It reminded me of the Soviet-era how some...
Going North – Part II

Going North – Part II

Culiacan, Sinaloa I arrived in Culiacan in the late afternoon. After leaving my belongings at the rental apartment, I rushed outside to take the maximum amount of photos while the sun was still up. Culiacan is not a pedestrian-friendly city. I was able to walk up to...
Going North – Part I

Going North – Part I

Root Canal in Paradise I ended up staying three weeks in Puerto Vallarta. I was having an issue with a tooth falling apart for the last two years or so. I would get temporary crowns to manage it with the most affordable solution, but the temporary crowns kept breaking...
Last Show in Mexico

Last Show in Mexico

Recap on My Second Visit to Mexico After playing the streets almost every day for six months or so before arrival, on June 14th, 2019, I’ve made it to Mexico for the second time. My primary purpose on this second visit was to be able to start booking and play...