The Lakeside Guide

If you need a fabric face mask (as of tomorrow, April 20, wearing a mask outside will be mandatory in Jalisco), you can contact my friend María Ramos, who used to work at the Black & White coffee shop on the Ajijic plaza. Call her at 333-457-1393. They are really cheap, $20 pesos each, delivered to you in Ajijic

Altar in Ixtlahuacán de los Membrillos, Jalisco, Mexico, for the Day of the Dead 2017. #dayofthedead

Day of the Dead altar in Ixtlahuacán de los Membrillos, 2017.

Demonstrations going on at this moment in downtown Guadalajara due to a young man who was murdered in Ixtlahuacán because, it's been reported, he was arrested for not wearing a face mask and died in police custody. The death, which happened a month ago and is just being made publicly known, has made international news. The town of Ixtlahuacán is just a few minutes' drive from Chapala.

Demonstrations going on at this moment in downtown Guadalajara due to a young man who was murdered in Ixtlahuacán because, it's being reported, he was arrested for not wearing a face mask and died in police custody. The death, which happened a month ago and is just being made publicly known, has made international news. The town of Ixtlahuacán is just a few minutes' drive from Chapala.

Saludos desde México, Donald J. Trump.

Here is the official information about the local rules for the municipality of Chapala about the upcoming opening of businesses.

Day of the Dead altar in Chapala, 2018.

A Day of the Dead altar in Ixtlahuacán de los Membrillos, Jalisco, Mexico. #dayofthedead

Trump supporters are traitorous sub-human pieces of trash who will burn in their fake Christian hell.

"Special Dharma MOTHER’S DAY menu! Celebrate mom with the most ethical and best selection of products. Because mom deserves the best, we prepare a 3-course menu just for her. We will be delivering orders from Saturday 9 and Sunday May 10, you have until Friday 8 to schedule your order "... "Especial Dharma 10 DE MAYO menú! Festeja a con lo más rico y la mejor selección de productos. Porque las Madres se merecen lo mejor, preparamos un menú de 3 tiempos solo para ella. Estaremos entregando pedidos desde el sábado 9 y el domingo 10 de mayo, tienes hasta el viernes 8 para programar tu pedido"

Day of the Dead altar in Chapala, 2017.

A catrina dressed for a Day of the Dead contest in Ixtlahuacán de los Membrillos, Jalisco.