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The word peso seeks its derivation in Spanish where the meaning it conveys is that of weight. The word was earlier being used for a Spanish coin but now it is the main currency of many Latin American countries where Spanish is the main language…including Mexico. Here are some other ways the word peso is used. 

Michoacán’s fertile and varied lands bring an abundance of fruits and vegetables to its table. From the northern parts of the state com such staples as onions, chile and tomatoes as well as potatoes, strawberries, blackberries, and apricots. From the southern Sierra come more fruits: watermelon and oranges, melon and papaya. The coast yields coconuts and mango in abundance. Mix this fresh local produce with corn and beans, and the possibilities multiply almost exponentially.   

Fear. It's what keeps us from living our lives and achieving our dreams. And it's the most common reason why people don't travel. Whenever I talk to people about long-term travel, they tell me they wish they could do what I do. Then they come up with common excuses as to why they can't:

The Mexican government is joining forces with two United States environmental associations in a $4 million effort to help the seabirds near Baja California recover. The project, which will run from 2012 to 2016, will work to restore 17 species of seabirds on the islands off of Baja California.