Ruins Of San Juan Parangaricutira Church

A couple of years ago as we traveled through the Mexican state of Michoacan

 we were advised by fellow travelers to visit the Paricutin Volcano. 

I am glad we did.

More Gates

It is time to look at some more gates.

The gate above is in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.

Church Domes In Mexico

I want to add one more post on domes.

Above is in Zacatecas, Zacatecas.

What We look For In Real Estate

     

      This is the fifth in a series on buying real estate. To access the first four posts click on Buying Real Estate on the right side bar under Labels. The earlier posts cover where to look, whether to build or remodel, using the internet to look for real estate and what to look for in a realtor. I am not a realtor but only want to share what I have learned buying and selling a few properties over the years.

Bamboo Water Features

When we were in Taos, New Mexico this past summer 

we stopped by the Wired Coffee Shop a couple of times

 and admired their gardens around the patio 

which had some nice water features.

In the photo above a slow stream of water fills the bamboo 

and when enough water drips in the extra weight

 will tip the bamboo allowing the water to flow out and down. 

Buying Real Estate; Realtors

     This is the fourth in a series on buying real estate. To access the first three posts click on Buying Real Estate on the right side bar under Labels. The earlier posts cover where to look, whether to build or remodel, and using the internet to look for real estate. I am not a realtor but only want to share what I have learned buying and selling a few properties over the years.

Domes In Mexico

One of the things that interests me the most

 about building in Mexico is the domes.

Above is a beautifully tiled dome in San Carlos, Sonora.

Real Estate: On Line Sites

     This is the third in a series on buying real estate. To access the first two posts click on Buying Real Estate on the right side bar under Labels.

     We use several sites for looking at real estate on-line. The main one is to do a search for Multiple Listing  Services (MLS) in the area you want to look. The MLS is the list realtors compile of all the listed properties for sale by a realtor or real estate agencies in that area. The list is constantly changing as properties are sold and new properties are being added.

Murals In Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico

I would like to expand a bit the definition

 of alternative building to include murals.

Small Buildings

There has been quite an up surge in interest

 in small buildings these last few years and that is good

 as I have always been a proponent of small is beautiful. 

So here are a few to consider.

Passive Solar Ideas

With winter coming on it seems like a good time 

to look at some passive solar heating options.

These are all in northern New Mexico.

Adobe In Patzcuaro, Michoacan

A couple of years ago we stayed at the Hotel Villa Patzcuaro campground 

in Patzcuaro, Michoacan, Mexico and the owners son, Hernan Pimentel,

 is an architect and builder who has a passion for adobe and traditional building.