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Kip

Sep 1, 2003, 3:53 PM

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I was just checking out the Tepic forum and they highly recommended Carl Franz's book. I haven't heard it mentioned here. Is this a must read?

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Uncle Donnie

Sep 1, 2003, 4:28 PM

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Carl and Lorena are the author and editor of a classic! It's more a "diary" of their Bohemian ramblings about the country but has a enormous amount of usable information for the hippie travelers as well as the more conventional. It's a good read with lots of vocabulary, tips on getting around, true stories, ideas on how to blend into to the culture, and any number of other items. It's only about $24 so I recommend you grab a copy. Many bookstores carry it, as well as Amazon.

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http://www.headformexico.com

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Sep 1, 2003, 5:30 PM

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I'll hit the "Borders" (pun intended) tomorrow and see if I can find it.

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esperanza

Sep 2, 2003, 6:52 AM

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Kip, don't miss it! Carl Franz and Lorena Havens' book is a classic, to be read and re-read. It's Jack Kerouac and Frommer's combined.

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Sep 2, 2003, 12:40 PM

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Well endorsed all 'round, sounds like a keeper.

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wendy devlin

Sep 2, 2003, 8:38 PM

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I credit this book for getting me to Mexico in the first place.

One cold Canadian winter, I was holed up three weeks with a doozy of a flue...I had just gotten hold of the People's Guide...and had the time to read it.

The next winter, our family headed off into the Baja with a small trailer, three kids and family dog...knowing nothing about Mexico...except details from this book. It primed us to have a great time.

It's a helpful book for anyone contemplating a Mexican adventure.

enjoy! Wendy

PeggyS

Sep 3, 2003, 12:12 AM

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I had been reading The Peoples Guide to Mexico for twenty five years and then about four years ago, I discovered their website. I wrote them a quick note, they answered, and later I found myself on their website. And later, when I moved to Ajijic, I found that they were my neighbors. Lorena and Carl are both wonderful, creative people whose books I just love. And yesterday, while rereading Teresa A. Kendrick's excellent informative book about our area, "Mexico's Lake Chapala and Ajijic", under "Special Thanks", I noticed Lorena and Carl's names. Another feather in their caps and another book not to be missed.