Guadalajara

Guadalajara, Mexico is quickly becoming my favorite trip (actually, I have a good idea that it has been my favorite for a while, but now I'm actually learning why). Another day in Guadalajara but this time Mom was able to join me! It's always so much more fun and enriching when someone is there with you.










Cityscape





























This is the main square of Tlaquepaque: Guadalajara's art/crafts/market area. The huge tent was set up by a group from north of the city selling hand-made jewelry and trinkets.


















Me and my mom!


















Lunch spread: Guacamole with chips, chicken with mole sauce, and a torta ahogada (sandwich smothered in a tomato sauce) for me!









Alleyway leading to the local art museum

























There was an entire walk-thru exhibition of pottery there. It showed the process of making different clays in different regions, and had pottery from all over Mexico exemplifying the different textures, techniques, and processes. It was really interesting to see how much hard labor goes into it (much more than a pottery class here...)










Pineapple!












This piece if from the Michoacan area. Every piece is individually created and attached onto the base. And it was about 3ft tall.

















Later in the day we headed to downtown Guadalajara for a local Friday-night dinner. In the center of the city is the beautiful Guadalajara Cathedral.