Ep. 37: Photo Dump #2 ft. Guadalajara! 🦋

Hey folks! Welcome to Episode 37! Almost to episode 40! I wonder what special surprise is in store for us all! Hehe 😜

Well, since coming back from Mexico, I am sorting through my photos, and silently reminiscing—counting my days until I leave on my next adventure!

Between Guadalajara, and PV—they both had their pros and cons. Neither of which were completely cockroach free, in my experience. Yet—I suppose that is an unrealistic expectation when one is such a climate.

Anyway—I stayed a few places while in Guadalajara—trying to find a comfy spot to rest—and not be fucking crawled on at night.

The first couple of nights I stayed at a town called “Las Pintas” which was very close to the airport—I wasn’t expecting to miss my flights—so I made sure to stay by the airport. However, I decided to stay for a couple more days/week—and ended up moving to the Centro District in downtown Guadalajara.

After PV—I didn’t necessarily Plan on staying in Guadalajara—I was planning on going to MExico City—however, I missed TWO FLIGHTS in the same day—and decided to see what was around me.
My first meal in Guadalajara—which was very close to one of the airbnb’s I had booked—unbeknownst to me,
There are so many churches—one could host a church tour, if they were inclined.
Casa Dolores for Breakfast, before the city tour! It was a MUSTT GO-TO.
City Tour—was amazing—and would highly recommend. I preferred this City Tour over PV.
Me, eating a random fruit that my guide handed me.
The birds wanted their photo taken—being in a cage doesn’t come with much excitement.
Guadalajara has some of the most beautiful art.
FREE FUCKING PALESTINE.
Photo from my Airbnb Window—I got very lucky.
Day #1 was city tour—Day #2 was A HOT SPRING ADVENTURE!
Divorced Chilaquiles—for breakfast before our hike to the Hot Springs.
Tracy (guest) and tour guide!
We became fast friends! Tracy and I toured the beautiful city of Tlaquepaque!
My first Pulque—I got Ginger, for some silly reason.
California Roll, and Salmon roll, both deep fried!
Ceviche Toasty
This was our last meal of the day-before we departed. That day we had Sushi, (seen above), A ceveche toasty, and then tacos!
The next day, after the HS adventure—Tracy showed me the best stop to get a cheap and tasty toasty.
Photo evidence of our breakfast. Maybe close to $5 USD Aqua-chili on the left, and toasty on the right.
The Universe showed me a couple of cute things along my way. Validation that I was right on track.
For lunch that same day—I had to treat myself to a tamale—fresh on the street.
We got tuckered out from walking—-and decided to DIDI some food back to her apartment. The place was called “Lasagna”—we got Lasagna, no surprise.
I met another friend—who also went to massage school, like me—we exchanged massages, and Reiki.
Atoche—my airbnb host (featured in the last photo), treated me to the tastiest tamale for breakfast.
Her, and her husband were artists—and partnered on this art piece—“Source” as I would call it.. This is how they pictured the universe being. Golden light emanating from a center point.
Day 3, or 4–in the BIG G.
We discovered a tasty spot—to share a Marlin Toasty—and a ceviche.
ANDDDD, this was probably one of the bigggest treats—she showed me a dumpling place—that had colorful exteriors, and meat, or chocolate filled centers! We got a beef, and chocolate.
I had to capture the owner! He was very friendly! I got their business card—but I think I lost it. 😦 It was called “Dumplings Ikura”—WELL WORTH THE VISIT YALL.

All, in all—I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Mexico! And, most of all, I am so thankful for all the people I met—and the kindness of strangers.

Without the Love, and Kindness that I received, from ABSOLUTE STRANGERS—this trip would have been completely diffferent. But, it goes to show, that if you lead with Love, and Kindness—Love and Kindness will be returned. 10x.

So, in conclusion—if you’re debating between where to go, make sure you put Guadalajara on your list—I wouldn’t stay any longer than 5 days—after a while, big cities start to wear one out. There are no small town vibes here folks.

AND FOR ALL OF YOU WONDERING—I felt EXTREMELY SAFE, and Welcomed in Guadalajara. I felt safer in Guadalajara than Puerto Vallarta. With larger cities, you typically have more open-minded folks.

Well, that’s all folks 🦋

Daniel out!

About the Author: 

Daniel is a 29-year-old, and self-proclaimed traveler, energy-worker, caregiver, activist, and long-time foodie. He enjoys spending time in nature, going for long road-trips, meditating, and spending time with his friends and family.

He finds purpose through his day-job as a caregiver—and is in the process of completing an Associate Degree in Human Services. While concurrently enrolled in classes, and caregiving, Daniel is working towards opening a Non-Profit Charity: Love Gives—whose mission statement is: “Love In Action”, aimed at providing Direct-Cash Payments to those In-Crisis (ie. unhoused, hungry, veterans, recovering-individuals, abuse-survivors). If you are interested in working with, or making a donation, please email: love.gives@outlook.com and find them on 

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