Guadalajara 2015

Kinda hard to believe that 2 weeks ago, at this time, I was on a plane getting ready to take off to my beloved birth place Guadalajara. I got the good, exciting and nerve racking news about my travel on 07/11/15. Bought my plane ticket on 07/13/15 and took one 1 week w/out pay from work to travel. I left Saturday (18th) late night from San Jose Airport and arrived the 19th at 4:45am Guadalajara time (2 hrs ahead of Bay area time). I was really nervous and excited at the same time. Next month (August) would had been 24 yrs since I was in my birthplace and I thanked God for allowing to go and comeback w/out any problems. I was there for a total of 6 days (from 07/19-07/25). Its crazy how the area where I grew up didn't look anything like I remember...then again I don't remember much to be honest. There's at least 4 times as many houses in the block we used to live. It was nice to see aunts, uncles and cousins as well as other family members I had never met...everyone was really nice and seemed really happy to see me =) I wish my parents and brothers could have been there too, it would've been a great family reunion! Hopefully someday it'll happen...as for now I'm looking forward to visit again (for more than 6 days) hopefully within the next 1-2 yrs =)

We took a pic before John took me to the airport, @ the airport and waiting for the plane to take off


Some old photos my aunt showed me and photos from Lake Chapala where my uncle took us on my 1st day there =)


On my 3rd day 2 of my cousins took me to the downtown/touristy area. We walked a lot! but it worthed because we got to see the architecture and the Spanish influence in the city as well as get a short lesson in Guadalajara's history. At least one of the buildings we visited was from the 1700s and others almost as old from the 1800's.

So thankful to my cousins, especially Ruth (with the glasses) for taking the week off and being my guide =)

Flying back home, glad I got the window seat and was able to enjoy the view. Hope to see you again soon Guadalajara!