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Mexican Insurance For Expats in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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This week, I have a special guest, Michael Keller of Guardian Insurance Mexico. But before we get to that conversation, let's see what's happening in Puerto Vallarta this week, December 6th, 2017. We are half way through the Pilgrimage to the Church of Our Lady de Guadalupe and a couple of you asked me about how the Virgin Mary got the name, Guadalupe? What's with that? Okay. Fair enough. Here goes, it has a lot to do with the Aztec language. When Juan Diego came to Bishop Zumarraga, to tell him that he had seen and spoken with the virgin Mary, he explained that she spoke to him in his native Indian tongue. When he asked her who she was, what was her name, he explained to the bishop that she said she her name was Coatlaxopeuh (pronounced quatlazupe) in the Nahuatl (Aztec language). Which as a matter of fact, can be interpreted as meaning "the one who [caption id="attachment_2036" align="alignright" width="191"] Lady of Guadalupe[/caption] crushes the serpent," and that it may be referring to the feathered Aztec serpent Quetzalcoatl. Quetzalcoatl was also the patron god of the Aztec priesthood, and those priests are the characters that just loved to cut out the hearts of their human sacrifices. So that would make some sense that she would introduce herself to Juan Diego as a serpent crusher, right? When the Bishop heard Juan Diego pronounce the word, he assumed the name was the more familiar Guadalupe, a famous Spanish Convent. So, anyway, Guadalupe stuck. That is one of many interpretations of the event and the origin of the name Lady of Guadalupe. By the way, if you haven't done so yet, I tell the story of Juan Diego in last week's podcast, so if you missed it, check it out. You will understand what the heck I'm talking about right now. I've been keeping abreast of the goings on at Parque de Los Azulejos, and it's looking so good! I have some photos coming from my buddy Nancy [caption id="attachment_2058" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Progress on Tile Park PV[/caption] Paige and you will find them in the show notes. I have a schedule of the workshops in the park which are a great way for all of you to learn from [caption id="attachment_2055" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Progress on Tile Park PV[/caption] the master, Natasha Moraga herself, the art of Mosaic Tiling. A skill you can take home with you and put to use, long after you return from paradise. You will also have the opportunity to make your mark in the park at the same time. I have links to all the upcoming events and workshops in the shownotes and you can always find Natasha at the booth at the Olas Altas Farmers Market on Saturday Mornings, so see her and buy a personalized tile for the Holidays, right there in person, or do it online at www.tile
