Village in the Sun - Dane Chandos, Ajijic, Jalisco MX
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bluesneaky
N 20° 17.969 W 103° 15.666
13Q E 681572 N 2245578
Ajijc is the setting for Chandos's entire book chronicling his first year arriving in the sleepy little Mexican village in the early 1940's.
Waymark Code: WME82J
Location: Jalisco, Mexico
Date Posted: 04/16/2012
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The church tower is recalled in the opening pages of his book as is the plaza but then entire book is devoted to this small village that has now come to be the home of thousands of Americans like himself. Athough the book is a fictionalized account of real events countless references are made to locations throughout the village that can still be found today with a little detective work. The church and plaza though are the most easily found today.
In his own words: "Above this billowing green rise a few palms and the church tower, new painted and looking like a cake." .... Not much has changed in that respect.
Short Description: A look back in time of what life was like in Ajijic nearly a hundred years ago.
Book Title: Village in the Sun
First Year Published: 1945
Author's Name: Dane Chandos
Name of Waymarked Item: San Andrés Church
Location of Item: Just east of the town plaza in Ajijic
More Information:
As reviewed by Allen Cogan:
"VILLAGE IN THE SUN is still considered to be one of the most endearing books written about Mexico to this day. Set in the area of Ajijic, Jalisco, it gives a delightful view of the Mexicans and their culture without criticism and judgment.
The story is a most entertaining month-by-month account of an Englishman weathering his first year in Ajijic."
Link to more information about the book or waymarked item.: [Web Link]
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