Meaning

I think it is appropriate that I take a moment to explain the title of this blog (pronounced GWE-rah seen fron-TE-rah). Besides the fact that it’s catchy (it’s catchy, ¿no?) it has significance. Güera is a name (an affectionate name, I’m told) the Mexicans give me and other light-skinned women (güero for men). It literally means “blondy,” or something of that sort. The Sin Frontera part means “without border.” I hope that this year I will be able to travel back and forth – virtually at least – between the United States and Mexico, carrying meaning and understanding with me.

Here are a few pictures from my first days in Mexican City during Fulbright orientation week.