Tag: Mexico
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Day of the Dead Ofrenda
Following yesterday’s post about pan de muerto, I came across a stunning Día de los Muertos ofrenda at Hudson Yards today. The ofrenda was framed by cascades of vibrant cempasúchil (marigolds) and flanked by elegantly dressed Catrinas — their painted faces and traditional dresses forming a beautiful tableau against the bluest autumn sky. An ofrenda…
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Pan De Muerto
The “bread of the dead” is a sweet, slightly orange-scented bread traditionally baked for Día de los Muertos in Mexico, the Day of the Dead, celebrated November 1 and 2. Soft, round, and often dusted with sugar, pan de muerto is decorated with small dough shapes that resemble bones and tears, symbolizing the cycle of…
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Back to work
But Still Thinking of that Beach! The city is cold, the office is the opposite of a beachfront escape, and my inbox is full. Still, my mind keeps wandering back to that soft sand and turquoise water—long walks, lazy lunches, no schedule to follow. A nice contrast to today’s reality. So for now, it’s back…
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Cobá
Deep in the Yucatán jungle, the ruins of Cobá offer a glimpse into the grandeur of the ancient Maya civilization. Once a major trade hub with 50,000 inhabitants at its peak, Cobá’s vast network of sacbeob (white stone roads) connected it to distant cities. Unlike the polished ruins of Tulum, Cobá still feels wild—roots creeping…
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Josephine in Tulum
I needed a break—a little holiday somewhere warm, vibrant, and far removed from the relentless pace of New York. Tulum, with its white sandy beaches, lush jungle, and laid-back atmosphere, turned out to be exactly that. The shift was immediate as soon as I landed. The air was thick with humidity and warmth, the kind…
Josephine in New York City 