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June
12,
2013
by Al Barrus
When I think of American vineyards, Napa Valley is the place that comes to mind. However, I recently discovered that here in my home state of Coahuila in northeast Mexico, resides the oldest winery in the Americas. And it’s just a couple hours west of where I live in Saltillo. The decision to make the...
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March
25,
2013
by Al Barrus
When I see tourist brochures in Saltillo they often include photos of people swimming in a crystal-clear lake. I have lived here for about a year and a half, and have never seen any sort of natural swimming holes in this dry elevated northern Mexican state; at least no areas with inviting waters. That is... Read More »
August
24,
2012
by Al Barrus
Los Lirios, Mexico is a small community that has yet to be spoiled by mainstream commerce. Instead of modern highways and shopping centers, the town has a vista of farm land and verdant mountain hills as far as the eye can see... Read More »
August
13,
2012
by Al Barrus
While there was a plethora of international aspects to Saltillo's annual two-week summer fair and festival, there was plenty of Mexican culture to go around... Read More »