For the six months we have traveled south, I’ve looked forward to being in Latin America. I moved away from Mexico ten years ago and the thought of once more speaking my native language, eating the food that I grew up with, and immersing myself in Latin culture excited me.
A couple of days ago we arrived at the US – Mexico border. As eager as I was to finally cross into Mexico, I was also nervous. Many of my friends and family have expressed concern because of the turmoil that Mexico is experiencing.
My goal for this journey is to use my talents to share beauty in the world, and despite everything that is going on in Mexico I know there is still a lot of beauty to be shared here. Less than a week into Baja California Norte, we already find ourselves surrounded by that beauty and a sense of tranquility
Emma Villareal Montemayor from Pedal South on Vimeo.
It was refreshing to find someone so full of life and proud of where they are from. Mexico is filled with people like Emma. I am so honored to once again have the opportunity to meet them firsthand.
With this in mind, I’ve begun taking portraits hoping to capture that spirit, the pride and joy of living that are so evident in the people here. The following is a photo essay celebrating the people of Baja California Norte, Mexico.
The People of Baja California Norte, Mexico
Photos by Ricardo Palomares
Video by Riley Engemoen & Ricardo Palomares[readon1 url="https://www.pedalsouth.org/stories/baja-california-norte-a-story-untold/"]Source: www.pedalsouth.org/[/readon1]
Baja California Norte: A Story Untold
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