You may be familiar with the famous “Adelitas” or "Soldaderas", they are known as the women who fought alongside men in the Mexican Revolution. But did you know there is a woman behind the nickname? Her name was Adela Velarde Pérez born on September 8, 1900 in Chihuahua, México. She was said to be friendly, bold, brave, and smart. At just 13 years old, she became part of “La Cruz Blanca” where she learned medical skills against her father’s wishes.
Late last year I traveled to Mexico and was inspired by all the beauty of my home country. I traveled with my sister in hopes of catching a small break from the monotonous life in the United States. We decided to travel to Guadalajara, Mexico City, Guanajuato, Aguascalientes and our hometown in Zacatecas. Beyond escaping our day-to-day routines, we were seeking adventures that would bring us closer to our heritage and connect us with our roots.