AZTEK - What a great novel!!

Is it a tragedy? Was it meant to be so sad, so bloody and unfair?  I just read one book that really marveled me, one that will always be in my personal library as a treasure, ASTEK by Gary Jennings.
This historic novel about the life of an "mexica" man, who lived and travel all around Mexico before it was conquered and even witnessed how the Aztecs took the news of the first men arriving from the oceans. The book was published in year 1980 and 34 years later, here I am, a Mexican lady, amazed and really eager to know more about my ancestors.

There is no doubt of how much history and culture the "Aztecs" left in this land, all the beauty of its glorious times are showed in its pyramids and I bet there is still more to be discovered about them.

Anyway, this is just a teaser, I do not want this words to be a spoiler, but really give you the idea of the great things you will discover in this novel:

1. You will find the names of Aztec gods and goddesses, many of them inspiration of many places, even names of people, yes here in Mexico and abroad.
2. Did you know women actually were the regents, even were adored in some places of America? One of them was god, judge, regent all at the same time. 
3. This thing of shaving ourselves, well... comes from old times, with the Purhépechas from Michoacán! Chewing gum, yes, also from old times with the Olmecas.
4. Find out why the first Spaniards that arrived in our land were considered gods, what was the impression of the locals when they saw their big ships, their dogs, horses and fire weapons for the first time.
5. And imagine the faces of the Spaniards when as a tribute, Aztecs would give them presents of gold, and rubies and many other treasures. 
6. Sadly you will see how one woman in particular took a very important place in the history, even if she was "indian", she took part with the Spaniards and made a whole difference in the results.
7. How Tenochtitlan residents, warriors and Cuauhtemoc survived a site of almost 3 months, how they honorably made it until the last moment, giving all the resistance humanly possible to the conquerors, some died there, some finally left. But all of them were honest, brave Aztecs fighting for their land, their future.
8. And finally, there was a huge element in the Conquering of the Americas, that affected more than any man, more than any weapon... you will discover it here too.

I know that it was the "tonali", destiny of the Aztecs, and that is how on August 13th. 1521 Hernán Cortés and its soldiers took whatever was left of the Great Tenochtitlan, the magic and pride capital of "El Unico Mundo", a place that before them, before the small pox, and the parsimony of the Spaniards, was paradise, full of marble, and floating gardens and rivers and white buildings.

Can we still inherit the best of both nations, the Aztecs and the Spaniards? Could we be truthful but astute; courageous but cautious; meditative but still able to take an opportunity when you see it. Could we be respectful to the god of the sun, the god of the rain and the god of the war, respect animals and the nature and adore it but still be wise to know that we do not need human sacrifices, and be people of good hearts and generous with each other?

May the future conquests of humanity bring only education, food, water and hope to the areas that need it. May there not be any more blood in the name of gods, money or any other selfish reason.

#LoveLife #AztecHeart #VisitMexico #Caboforlife

The NEW Cabo

"Pick up your pieces and reinvent yourself" This is how we reinvented Cabo...

Never we had, never we will control the natural disasters, and it just appear that with the time nature just hit us harder every time. 

After that dark night of September when Cabo was under winds of 125 mph, many places and hearts were devastated and uncertainty was reflected in our eyes.

But sun is shining back in Cabo and for the last months we have been witnesses of fantastic recovery thanks to government and to private investors, thanks to everyone of the people picking up their souls and cleaning their homes, their streets, neighborhoods... helping, working hard and creating a NEW CABO.

THE VIEW from a Condo in Ventanas Residences

That is what you will be able to see when you come, a new Cabo with places that are now brighter, better and brand new. 

The classic and all luxurious Hotels like Esperanza, Palmilla, Me by Melia, The Resort at Pedregal, Marquis, Ventanas al Paraíso, are now or soon to be open and they have amazing facilities, all new! 

Esperanza Auberge Resort, well this is one of the most exclusive and amazing resorts in Cabo and now they are seriously getting better offering the perfect private vacation retreat experience. I will just re-phrase what they said about their re-opening happening in June 1st "The guestrooms and suites have been reimagined to evoke a romantic seaside sanctuary". - See more at: http://esperanza.aubergeresorts.com/

Palmilla One & Only, This is of course a hallmark of excellence and imagine what they will be after their remodeled villas, restaurants, pools and lush landscaping. You will be able to see the cooking or even participating with guacamole and ceviche small practice at the restaurants if you want. Amazing Chef Larbi will make your mouth water with the new dishes of Agua. Opening April 20th.

Agua by Larbi

New projects are opening in the next 15 or 18 months, such as:

JW Marriott Los Cabos - a 300 rooms opening in Puerto Los Cabos offering you a private marina and the 18 holes of Golf Course designed by Niklaus. And a little surprise for the gourmet ones!! Among other restaurants, there will be one "Café des Artistes" by the famous Chef Thierry Blouet. 

Hard Rock Cabo - Opening in 2016 this great resort will be located in amazing beach within a land of  54,000 sq.ft. giving Cabo another great option for tourists that like the rock and roll vibe, amazing restaurants and multiple entertainment venues.

Also opening The Cape a Thompson Hotel and Ritz Carlton and many more! Making a total of 3,531 new room hotels or villas. That really must tell us something about the expectations of international companies on this amazing place.

The Cape a Thompson Hotel - Private Beach and amazing views! 

This is not it, also banks, telephone offices, restaurants, they all have been remodeled... even the cinema theater in Sendero Mall is new. I just was there and really appreciated the new screens, seats, high image quality, the smell of new and the excellent service of Cinepolis. 

So wait no more, come and see, explore and let your self be amazed by the NEW CABO! The Cabo made specially for you, for you to enjoy with your loved ones. Start making new memories here, in paradise. 

Rediscover #Cabo #Cabounstoppable #CaboforLife