I wouldn’t pretend to substitute any of the words Lupita used. Each description she gives is poetry and magic interwoven. And when you know enough Spanish to distinguish between one word and another similar you may be able to appreciate her choice of words as one does the words of a poet, for that is one of Lupita’s gifts and natural talents.

Frostbite, I had the same results, or lack of it. To me it is like someone with bad handwriting who gives you a note. If they really thought it was important enough for you to read it, they would take the time to make it readable.

Pardon my intransigence, but again I believe you are mistaken, I have no doubt as to the importance of what is in the article, and that has been reaffirmed by knowledgeable people who have read and commented on it. If YOU really respected the Mexican culture you visit for weeks and months at a time then you would make an effort to learn the language. If Mayor Pete could learn a language just to read a book by a favorite author, I think people who spend months a year in Mexico can make an effort to learn the local language, especially since your life could someday depend on it. If someone shouts out ¡AGUAS! they aren't offering you a drink or showing you the ocean. Just sayin'...

This isn't about me, but just as an example, from my first moments in Mexico over 45 years ago I endeavored to learn the language not because I ever expected to live here, but because it was the correct, logical and sensible thing to do.

Brilliant response!

You know I had to remind you. Abrazos a ti y a tu lindísima esposa.

I was able to translate your post, but not the attachment. What am I doing wrong?

Not studying Spanish?

Don Fernando Bravo Solís y doña Rosa Farías - el telégrafo y su amor por Zihuatanejo