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Guadalajara: The Blogs

Hi Folks!

I've written a mega update on my recent Welsh Government Cultural Trade Mission to the international book fair FIL Guadalajara as part of the Wales-Jalisco partnership.

You can see my photo album from the trip (29 Nov - 6 December) here


Read my blogs:

Hola!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Blogs on the trip by the others:

Short story writer Rebecca F. John has also written a blog about her experience, which you can read on her website.

Travel writer John Harrison's blog post on the trip is also now online.

And Mabli Jen Eustace, a Cardiff MET Student who was artist in residence for the trip has also blogged about her painting and visit.

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