This June was my second trip to Guadalajara, Mexico within two years. I bring a small group of Maine exchange students with me to learn the language and the culture of this fabulous place. Last summer, I was content to be the tourist and to visit the sites. This summer, I wanted to explore the city visually with my camera.

Thanks to my local guide, Ignacio Rojas, who had previously been an exchange student in my Lee, Maine home for 6 months, I was able to get off the typical tourist routes and explore the city as an insider. This ... (more)