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A little about Playa Zipolite, The Beach of the Dead . . .
Playa Zipolite, Oaxaca, Southern Mexico, on the Pacific Ocean. A little bit about my favorite little get-away on this small world of ours.Zipolite, a sweaty 30-minute walk west from Puerto Angel, brings you to Playa Zipolite and another world. The feeling here is 1970's - Led Zep, Marley, and scruffy gringos.A long, long time ago, Zipolite beach was usually visited by the Zapotecans...who made it a magical place. They came to visit Zipolite to meditate, or just to rest.Recently, this beach has begun to receive day-trippers from Puerto Angel and Puerto Escondido, giving it a more TOURISTY feel than before.Most people come here for the novelty of the nude beach, yoga, turtles, seafood, surf, meditation, vegetarians, discos, party, to get burnt by the sun, or to see how long they can stretch their skinny budget.I post WWW Oaxaca, Mexico, Zipolite and areas nearby information. Also general budget, backpacker, surfer, off the beaten path, Mexico and beyond, information.REMEMBER: Everyone is welcome at Zipolite.ivan
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Sunday, May 18, 2014
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Saturday, May 17, 2014
Salome - Old 97's (1997) Remastered Audio & 1080p HD Video
Published on Apr 30, 2014
"Salome" was released on Old 97's third studio album, Too Far To Care, in the summer of 1997.
I'm a huge fan of Old 97's and this album in particular, this is my second video for a track from it, the first being "Broadway" (which I uploaded in October of 2012 and mentioned that I hoped "Salome" would be my next as it's maybe my favorite track from an album filled with favorites (love the lyrics and the unusual arrangement....wow, didn't think it would be almost 2 years!)
Came across this old footage clip a while back and immediately thought that it would fit perfectly with "Salome"...didn't spend much time on it...just wanted to let that headless lady find the groove a bit! :-) It also includes clips from the 1923 silent film...a strange thing in it's own right (I wanted to use more of it....but then there wouldn't have been enough headless dancing! LOL!)
Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for checking it out!
As usual HUGE THANKS to everyone who's art made this new art possible...THANK YOU!!!
[Lyrics]
Salome, uncross your heart.
I know what goes on inside, it's over before it starts.
Well I'll stay all night, I'll wait right here.
The full moon might work magic girl, but I won't disappear.
CHORUS:
And I'm tired of making friends, and I'm tired of making time,
And I'm sick to death of love, and I'm sick to death of trying.
And it's easier for you, yeah it's easier for you.
And it's easier for you, yeah it's easier for you.
Salome, untie my hands.
Well I'll find another lady, and you'll wreck another man.
It's over now, yeah and so are we.
My blood's turned to dirt girl, you broke every part of me.
And I'm tired of making friends, and I'm tired of making time,
And I'm sick to death of love, and I'm sick to death of trying.
And it's easier for you, yeah it's easier for you.
And it's easier for you, yeah it's easier for you.
(repeat chorus)
I'm a huge fan of Old 97's and this album in particular, this is my second video for a track from it, the first being "Broadway" (which I uploaded in October of 2012 and mentioned that I hoped "Salome" would be my next as it's maybe my favorite track from an album filled with favorites (love the lyrics and the unusual arrangement....wow, didn't think it would be almost 2 years!)
Came across this old footage clip a while back and immediately thought that it would fit perfectly with "Salome"...didn't spend much time on it...just wanted to let that headless lady find the groove a bit! :-) It also includes clips from the 1923 silent film...a strange thing in it's own right (I wanted to use more of it....but then there wouldn't have been enough headless dancing! LOL!)
Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for checking it out!
As usual HUGE THANKS to everyone who's art made this new art possible...THANK YOU!!!
[Lyrics]
Salome, uncross your heart.
I know what goes on inside, it's over before it starts.
Well I'll stay all night, I'll wait right here.
The full moon might work magic girl, but I won't disappear.
CHORUS:
And I'm tired of making friends, and I'm tired of making time,
And I'm sick to death of love, and I'm sick to death of trying.
And it's easier for you, yeah it's easier for you.
And it's easier for you, yeah it's easier for you.
Salome, untie my hands.
Well I'll find another lady, and you'll wreck another man.
It's over now, yeah and so are we.
My blood's turned to dirt girl, you broke every part of me.
And I'm tired of making friends, and I'm tired of making time,
And I'm sick to death of love, and I'm sick to death of trying.
And it's easier for you, yeah it's easier for you.
And it's easier for you, yeah it's easier for you.
(repeat chorus)
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Paul McCartney - Everybody Out There (2013) HD 1080p Video
Published on May 7, 2014
"Everybody Out There" was released in the fall of 2013 on Sir Paul's 23rd studio album, New. I'm not going to say much on this video, except that I own every single album Paul has ever released and I think this one ranks pretty high up there...and I think it'll definitely be one that stands the test of time. I've been listening to it alot since it came out and I'm still amazed that it's so unique and really well-produced. I guess this is easily the most recent video I ever made....it's probably my favorite track on the album (and there are LOTS of great tracks on this record!) and I just had to play with it some. This is my third edit, the second edit was slower and I would have gone with it except there was a glitch in the rendering so I had to pull it down and correct...ended up repeating some sequences to make it faster, really this edit is a tad too fast and repetitive and I wish I'd maybe kept the second one, but it is what it is.......I hope you enjoy it! I LOVE this song!
As usual HUGE THANKS to everyone who's art made this new art possible...THANK YOU!!!!
[Lyrics]
Hey, everybody out there
You know what it's like
If you haven't got a life
When you haven't got a life
Hey, do you want to make a difference?
Well, stand in the line
If you haven't got the time
I can give you some of mine
There, but for the Grace of God go you and I
We're the brightest objects in the sky
There, but for the Grace of God go you and I
Do some good before you say goodbye
Hey, I was trying to remember
How bad it was then
When you didn't have a friend
When you didn't have a friend
Hey, everybody out there (oh oh oh oh)
Everybody out there
Hey, everybody out there (oh oh oh oh)
Everybody out there
There, but for the Grace of God go you and I
We're the brightest objects in the sky
Remember, there but for the Grace of God go you and I
Do some good before you say goodbye
Hey, everybody out there...
As usual HUGE THANKS to everyone who's art made this new art possible...THANK YOU!!!!
[Lyrics]
Hey, everybody out there
You know what it's like
If you haven't got a life
When you haven't got a life
Hey, do you want to make a difference?
Well, stand in the line
If you haven't got the time
I can give you some of mine
There, but for the Grace of God go you and I
We're the brightest objects in the sky
There, but for the Grace of God go you and I
Do some good before you say goodbye
Hey, I was trying to remember
How bad it was then
When you didn't have a friend
When you didn't have a friend
Hey, everybody out there (oh oh oh oh)
Everybody out there
Hey, everybody out there (oh oh oh oh)
Everybody out there
There, but for the Grace of God go you and I
We're the brightest objects in the sky
Remember, there but for the Grace of God go you and I
Do some good before you say goodbye
Hey, everybody out there...
That Is All - George Harrison (1973) Remastered Audio 1080p Video
Published on May 16, 2014
"That Is All" was released on George Harrison's fourth studio album, Living In The Material World, in the spring of 1973. The expectations for this album were through the roof after the success of the monumental All Things Must Pass album. I think it's a perfect successor, though the general consensus at the time was that it didn't continue the greatness begun with the earlier album.
It's inevitable comparison with the earlier album certainly affected it's acclaim. I remember reading about the album being too preachy.....I never felt I was being preached at.......enlightened, yes. I still think it's a very strong George Harrison effort.
I created the album cover effect for this video a long time ago, but couldn't decide which song to video next and played with this song and "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)". I liked the way it looked in this more obscure track so this one was finished first, but I saved some interesting effects for the video for the other song.
As usual HUGE THANKS to everyone who's art contributed to this new art....THANK YOU!!!!!
[Lyrics]
That is all I want to say
Our love could save the day
That is all I'm waiting for
To try to love you more -
- and that is all I want to do
To get right next to you
That is all I'm living for,
Your love and nothing more
And that is all
Times I find it hard to say
With useless words getting in my way
Silence often says much more
Than trying to say what's been
said before.
That is all I want from you
A smile when I feel blue
That is all I'm waiting for
Your love and nothing more
And that is all
Silence often says much more
Than trying to say what's been
said before.
But that is all I want to do
To give my love to you
That is all I'm living for,
Please let me love you more - and
that is all
It's inevitable comparison with the earlier album certainly affected it's acclaim. I remember reading about the album being too preachy.....I never felt I was being preached at.......enlightened, yes. I still think it's a very strong George Harrison effort.
I created the album cover effect for this video a long time ago, but couldn't decide which song to video next and played with this song and "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)". I liked the way it looked in this more obscure track so this one was finished first, but I saved some interesting effects for the video for the other song.
As usual HUGE THANKS to everyone who's art contributed to this new art....THANK YOU!!!!!
[Lyrics]
That is all I want to say
Our love could save the day
That is all I'm waiting for
To try to love you more -
- and that is all I want to do
To get right next to you
That is all I'm living for,
Your love and nothing more
And that is all
Times I find it hard to say
With useless words getting in my way
Silence often says much more
Than trying to say what's been
said before.
That is all I want from you
A smile when I feel blue
That is all I'm waiting for
Your love and nothing more
And that is all
Silence often says much more
Than trying to say what's been
said before.
But that is all I want to do
To give my love to you
That is all I'm living for,
Please let me love you more - and
that is all
Surf Puerto Escondido 2014 from Jape PLUS 2 days ago NOT YET RATED Sufear es una gran experiencia; pero si además viene acompañada de buenas personas, con gran actitud... amigos con quiénes compartirlo, se convierte en algo mucho más especial. Éste es un recuerdo más de lo que Maisha significa. Música: Young Fathers - Yaphoon
Sufear is a great experience; but if it is accompanied by good people with great attitude ... friends with whom to share it, it becomes something much more special. This is a memory more than Maisha means.
Música:
Young Fathers - Yaphoon
Young Fathers - Yaphoon
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Friday, May 16, 2014
Food, Festivals, Free Music — Why I Love This Portable Income Posted on May 16, 2014 by Tara Lowry
Food, Festivals, Free Music — Why I Love This Portable Income
Posted on May 16, 2014 by Tara Lowry
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The smell of fresh tamales mingled with whiffs of
sweet atole and my stomach grumbled. Throngs of
people of all ages were crammed into the dark
plaza with lighted brujas (lamps) as the only source
of light. Someone came onto the stage: a roadie
setting up a mike. An excited murmur moved the
crowd.
sweet atole and my stomach grumbled. Throngs of
people of all ages were crammed into the dark
plaza with lighted brujas (lamps) as the only source
of light. Someone came onto the stage: a roadie
setting up a mike. An excited murmur moved the
crowd.
It was the Martes de Brujas gathering in Santa Cruz
Xoxocotlan (Xoxo to locals, pronounced ‘ho ho’), a
municipality of Oaxaca, Mexico. Every Tuesday
night for a month, starting in late February, the
small central square is set up with stalls selling
traditional tamales: a corn-dough mass filled
with a variety of sauces and then roasted in
banana leaves or corn husks. You can buy all
kinds: mole (a slightly sweet sauce served with chicken), beef, bean, pork, and even sweet ones
like pineapple and chocolate. They sell for an average of 50 cents and it doesn’t take many to fill
you.
Xoxocotlan (Xoxo to locals, pronounced ‘ho ho’), a
municipality of Oaxaca, Mexico. Every Tuesday
night for a month, starting in late February, the
small central square is set up with stalls selling
traditional tamales: a corn-dough mass filled
with a variety of sauces and then roasted in
banana leaves or corn husks. You can buy all
kinds: mole (a slightly sweet sauce served with chicken), beef, bean, pork, and even sweet ones
like pineapple and chocolate. They sell for an average of 50 cents and it doesn’t take many to fill
you.
Atole, a hot, sweet drink also made from corn is served along with the tamales. Both tamales and
atole are pre-Hispanic foods that were often used as offerings to the Aztec gods.
atole are pre-Hispanic foods that were often used as offerings to the Aztec gods.
The word bruja translates from Spanish as ‘witch’ but it’s also the name of an old fashioned
wick-style lamp, made from tin. In the colonial days when the first cathedrals in this area were
being built, the workers often toiled long into the night, and the lamps, lit by the women were
the signal of a shift change. The men were given tamales and atole as their meal. They all ate
together as if they were one big family.
wick-style lamp, made from tin. In the colonial days when the first cathedrals in this area were
being built, the workers often toiled long into the night, and the lamps, lit by the women were
the signal of a shift change. The men were given tamales and atole as their meal. They all ate
together as if they were one big family.
Now the lit brujas draw in neighbors and visitors looking for a delicious and cheap meal…and
to pay tribute to the hard working men and women who helped construct the town. The recipes
have been passed down for generations and the mood is friendly and social. The entertainment
is nothing to sneeze at either!
to pay tribute to the hard working men and women who helped construct the town. The recipes
have been passed down for generations and the mood is friendly and social. The entertainment
is nothing to sneeze at either!
I stood among the crowd, peering for a look at the stage to see when the popular singer, Lila Downs,
would emerge. Well known and loved within Mexico, and in particular her home area of Oaxaca,
Lila might be best known internationally for her role in the movie Frida (although she holds many
projects to her credit and three Grammys.) Her songs, often remakes, are tailored to take on a
distinctively Oaxacan sound and encourage the preservation of the indigenous heritage of Mexico.
would emerge. Well known and loved within Mexico, and in particular her home area of Oaxaca,
Lila might be best known internationally for her role in the movie Frida (although she holds many
projects to her credit and three Grammys.) Her songs, often remakes, are tailored to take on a
distinctively Oaxacan sound and encourage the preservation of the indigenous heritage of Mexico.
So there I was, full of tamales and atole and about to watch a free concert of a world class artist. The
large crowd was excited and the atmosphere electric.
large crowd was excited and the atmosphere electric.
Because I am an English-as-a-foreign-language teacher, events like this one are easily accessible.
In fact, this particular festival and concert took place 10 minutes away from my house.
In fact, this particular festival and concert took place 10 minutes away from my house.
Teaching English is a great way to break free from being location dependent and to experience
local customs, food, and festivals. And teachers are in demand in most parts of the world.
local customs, food, and festivals. And teachers are in demand in most parts of the world.
Apart from the opportunities available with language schools, universities, and private classes,
giving lessons online is another option that makes for even more flexibility.
giving lessons online is another option that makes for even more flexibility.
Teaching English to students from all around the world by Internet, while based in Oaxaca,
allows me to receive good pay in a city with a low cost of living. I don’t have to work much
to cover my expenses. A few hours of conversation classes in the morning and I have the rest
of the day (and weekends) to explore Oaxaca and the surrounding villages—and to attend local
events like this one.
allows me to receive good pay in a city with a low cost of living. I don’t have to work much
to cover my expenses. A few hours of conversation classes in the morning and I have the rest
of the day (and weekends) to explore Oaxaca and the surrounding villages—and to attend local
events like this one.
As Lila Downs burst onto stage and the crowd went wild, I smiled, feeling grateful once again for
my career choice.
my career choice.
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Thursday, May 15, 2014
Beautiful Guatemala, Mexico’s Friendly Neighbor to the South MAY 15 Posted by TC
Beautiful Guatemala, Mexico’s Friendly Neighbor to the South
Posted by TC
Welcome to Guatemala, Mexico’s friendly neighbor to the south.
Mexico’s southern neighbor is far from being just a smaller version of Mexico. Yes, Spanish is the official language, but most people speak an ancient Mayan language and have noticably distinct cultures.
Yes, it´s Latin America, but it´s a land of distinct ecosystems: black sand beaches in the south, mountains and volcanoes in the center, and steaming jungles in the north.
Yes, it’s a small country, but besides all the nature you´ll find colonial cities, a thriving art and music scene, and world-class archeological sites.
Yes, they eat tortillas, but they are fluffy thick ones, like sopes in Mexico. And you’re more likely to find fried chicken than tacos.
What is perhaps most interesting for me is Guatemala’s unique population. Yes, Mayans inhabit southern Mexico, much of Belize, and small parts of Honduras and El Salvador, but in Guatemala they are the majority.
There are two main ways to get into Guatemala – a bus from San Cristobal de las Casas the crosses the border at Cuauhtémoc, or the long trip from Palenque in Mexico to Tikal, where the river is the border and you cross in a little boat.
The Guatemalan Highlands, in roughly the southwest part of the country, contains two of my favorite destinations: Quetzaltenango, Guatemala´s second largest city and a great place to study English; and Lake Atitlan:
To finally arrive at Lake Atitlan at sundown for the boat ride across to the little town of San Pedro is a wonderful thing.
The chicken bus, the staple of Guatemalan public transportation:
Between the Mexican border and Lake Atitlan is Quetzaltenango (aka Xela), Guatemala’s second largest city.
Xela is the center of the Guatemalan highlands and has volcanoes (active or not), hot springs, colonial architecture, good restaurants, good Spanish schools, interesting markets, and friendly people.
It’s nice to walk up into the hills above Xela. This hike leads you to a sauna called Los Vahosbuilt over cracks in the mountain that release steam from the volcano.
Views of the city:
This is a milpa, a Mayan style farm. They rotate corn, beans, and squash – among other crops.
Back into the city.
Looming over Xela is the extinct Santa Maria Volcano.
It’s a long, tough hike to the top and you have to leave really early in the morning before the clouds roll in. I went last year and saw only clouds.
Right below the peak, on the other side of the volcano from the city, is an active volcano called Santiaguito.
After hanging out on top for about a half hour I was surprised by the first eruption. The gas burst right out of the rock with a boom that reached me a few seconds late, like thunder. I saw five in total.
Beyond Santiaguito is the Pacific coast, and to the left and right continue the range of volcanoes. These are the ones that surround Lake Atitlan:
Other great destinations in the Guatemalan highlands include Antigua, Chichicastenango, andLake Chicabal.
And of course there’s a lot more to Guatemala than the highlands, such as Rio Dulce in the north:
This guy is selling paterna (aka cushin, aka burbury), one of my favorite fruits:
And of course Tikal, absolutely one of the best Mayan sites, and in fact one of the best archeological sites in the world:
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014
In search of Mexico's top surf breaks Monica Prelle, TheActiveTimes.com8:04 a.m. EDT May 13, 2014
In search of Mexico's top surf breaks
Monica Prelle, TheActiveTimes.com8:04 a.m. EDT May 13, 2014
A well-intentioned drive from Panama to California and back ended up as a three-week drive to Oaxaca and a five-month trip back. Once my husband and I saw the Pacific Coast of mainland Mexico, we didn't want to leave the country. From the border to Oaxaca, Mexico is a surf traveler's destination.
Armed with every Surf Report published in Mexico, a copy of The People's Guide to Mexico, a few maps, a Spanish phrasebook and two dogs (one with a ferocious bark and the other with a deadly tongue), we headed south of the border to check out our list of top surf breaks.
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We quickly discovered that if anything is certain in Mexico, it's that surf travelers are going to experience multiple sand-bottom left-hand point breaks. And if they aren't careful (and even if they are), they will likely encounter just as many flat tires—which isn't that big of a deal; there's allanteria on almost every street corner. (As for other warnings, we found that most of Mexico is relatively safe, but savvy travelers check the State Department's updated travel warning and adhere to advisories.)
We also discovered some new favorites among the hit list of top surf breaks we had to check out. The list included Pascuales, a heavy, shallow sand-bottom beach break that gets exponentially heavier with the wave's height. The wave is lesser known than the hollow barrels at Puerto Escondido, but is equally impressive if not more. There are restaurants and hotels nearby, and even a few places that will let you pitch a tent.
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Just over the Colima-Michoacán state border and only about an hour south of Pascuales, you'll find La Ticla, a cobblestone left point break, which turned out to be one of my favorite waves and the best camping destination in all of Mexico. Any "campground" with tiled showers, fresh water, security, palapas (open-sided shelters) and electricity rank high, especially when it costs about $2 per person.
As you travel farther south in Michoacán, Rio Nexpa is an excellent stopping point. It's a sand-bottom left point that can offer long rides when it's good. There are a lot of hotels along the beach and plenty of places to park a camper for the night, though it was never crowded or full when we were there. At some point, you'll want to head into the nearby town for fresh tortillas and pollo asada. Keep your eyes open for the traveling hammock salesman—you won't find a better one anywhere in Mexico.
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Farther south in Oaxaca, there are a lot of great waves. The most famous are at Playa Zicatela in Puerto Escondido. The pounding beach break is known for snapping boards and when the sandbars are lined up, the barrels are as round as anywhere. A few kilometers down the beach there is the lesser-known La Punta, a sand-bottom left-hand point. Depending on the swell and sandbars, it can be firing barrels or mellow down-the-line waves.
Farther south of Puerto Escondido is the now-famous Barra de la Cruz. The right point is about as good gets. The wave was once a three-tubes-on-one-wave kind of quiet secret, but since the ASP World Tour stopped there in 2006 the world-class wave has become a popular destination for barrel-chasing surfers. There's no camping and the closest accommodations are thirty-minutes away in Huatulco. But what's a little extra driving in a place where you want to stay forever?
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