This was supposed to be a story about a place.
(Alma and her sister do, in fact, live on the property.)
“Alma means soul,” one of our guides (and translators) tells us.
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“She’s the soul of the kitchen.”
But this hidden gem of a town and more importantly, the people in it continued to surprise me.
It’s to appreciate how long it takes to make, and where it came from."
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But this region isn’t all about food and drink.
It does wellness well, too, from soothing, spa-like hot springs to rituals steeped in Mexican heritage.
As the temperature climbed, he encouraged us to keep our eyes closed.
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Five 10-minute rounds of introspection and reflection later, I emerged from the dome-shaped structure.
My body was buzzing.
I was still the same me, but I felt a tinge of euphoria.
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That wasn’t the first time the region tempted me to step out of my comfort zone, either.
You could tell this was a labor of love, and he was delighted to share it with us.
Next, we dabbed a bit on our palm to feel its silky, almost oily texture.
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Then, “kiss” the mezcal.
It’s no wonder, then, that they call this region the “heart of Mexico.”
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