Elskan Life, This Family Travels

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Our photo of River was featured on nugget today! :) Nugget is a guide to family travel where you can discover parent tested itineraries for unique trips and vacations around the world. We love their website so much~ check out the link below (in comments).
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Looking for some travel inspiration this Wednesday? We love this shot of Elskan Life, This Family Travels' nugget looking out over the town of San Cristóbal de las Casas. Where are you dreaming of visiting today? Share with us in the comments!

Under the lovely bougainvillea

View from our friend's rooftop!

One of the reasons we chose San Cristobal de las Casas as a home base is because of the abundance of textiles and artisanal handcraft. Learning about the traditional weavings, Mayan culture, history of the cloth and design native to each village has been so eye opening inspiring to Amanda as a children's wear designer. Chiapas is so rich in culture and art! Here are some of our favorite pieces we have collected over the past 2 years and sold as part of Elskan's curated collection...

We took a boat tour of Cañón Del Sumidero ~ it was breathtaking! More photos & videos to come :)

Rob's show with his bandmates Martin and Emmanuel- Magic Forest at Kinoki San Cristobal Nov 11

Ludmila, Luna & Ix tasting fruit from the tree at El Quinque :)

Luna and her amigo Ix checking out the new land for escuela El Quinque in San Felipe Ecatepec.

This kiddo sure loves her daddy.
Rob & Luna in San Cris.

Shopping for fruit & veggies at the mercado. So much to choose from!

On a walk with baby! Amanda & River in San Cristobal.

Luna exploring Palenque.

The ruins at Palenque, Chiapas. This place is MAGICAL!

Rob at Hostal Deja Vu in San Cris. This was our go-to hostal while traveling through before finally moving to this city~ lively, colorful, spacious and clean, wonderful friendships made and incredible owners.

Ludmila and Luna getting ready for Dia de Mu***os!
San Cristobal de las Casas, Nov '16.

Perro Mapache show at Kinoki.
June 2017

A walk down Real de Guadalupe. San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico.

Just keep swimming, just keep swimming....
Luna made a new friend at the beach in Cancun. We can never get enough of that beautiful water and salty air!

Morning coffee view in Placencia, Belize.... just steps from the sea. Spending December at the beach was a nice change from the snow we were accustomed to back in Canada!
Dec 22 2015

Taking our new 4 legged friend Ellie for a walk in Caye Caulker, Belize. Luna learned that volunteering is very rewarding :)
Dec '15

Luna hanging out in our yard in San Marcos la Laguna. Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.

Street scene from our trip to Antigua, Guatemala.
Dec 2015. Can't wait to go back there.

Beach entertainment! Playa del Carmen 05.24.16

Los niños en escuela el Quinqué. ❤

We spent Día de Mu***os in Romerillo-San Juan, Chiapas celebrating life and honoring those that have passed. For Día de Mu***os the graves are made to look fresh/recently dug with the dirt piled up, and fresh pine needles representing eternal life and bright chrysanthemum petals are scattered over the tops. Finally, planks of wood acting as doors are placed on top through which the spirits are said to pass, representing a gateway to the afterlife. Ofrendas (offerings) are laid upon the graves or alters, which include the deceased’s favorite food and drink, favorite objects and in the case of adults, ci******es and alcoholic beverages are placed on the graves to be shared with the departed. The “doors” are then opened so friends and family can have conversations with their loved ones. This was an experience we will never forget!
-November 2016

Another reason why we love San Cristóbal de las Casas. Fresh organic produce from the mercado: beans, herbs, spices, fresh homemade tortillas and farm eggs for only 162 pesos (about $11 Cdn)!

A colorful life

Our favorite Mezcaleria, San Cristobal.