The quintessential friday-night family entertainment - you have to be here to believe it
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Los Voladores
A pre-columbian end-of-harvest tradition, the aerial dance of "Los Voladores" has four acrobats spinning from the top of a 25-metre pole, slowly descending back to the ground as they spin.
Looks dangerous and fun.
Looks dangerous and fun.
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| "Los Voladores" - Bosque de Chapultepec, Mexico City |
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Guanajuato - part 2
One-fourth of all the silver extracted by the Spanish Crown in the Americas came from the area of Guanajuato - some of this wealth eventually trickled down and contributed to the stunning colonial architecture of the city.
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| Basilica de Guanajuato |
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| The Basilica at night |
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| Foyer of "Teatro Juarez", Guanajuato |
Monday, May 23, 2011
Guanajuato
The utopical Mexican small town - friendly, colourful and stunning gorgeous. The famed Diego Rivera was born here and his house is now a beautiful museum.
A "must do" weekend trip to escape the concrete jungle, and a favourite spot in Mexico.
A "must do" weekend trip to escape the concrete jungle, and a favourite spot in Mexico.
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| A vintage look at Guanajuato |
Friday, May 20, 2011
Angel of Independence, Mexico City
Built in 1910, the "Angel" is one of the most photogenic landmarks in Mexico City. Officially known as "Columna de la Independencia", the bottom part is a mausoleum that contains the remains of some of Mexico's founders.
Just like the "Palacio de Bellas Artes", it is also slowly sinking in the subsoil.
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| El Angel de la Independencia |
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| The "Angel" is the mascot of the city's local government |
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| An afternoon view of the "Angel" |
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City
Started in the late 19th century, under the government of Porfirio Diaz, this beautiful building is slowly sinking, due to its massive weight and the spongy subsoil in Mexico City's basin.
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| Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City |
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| The beautiful tilework curtain, Palacio de Bellas Artes |
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| A closer look at the Palacio de Bellas Artes |
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
San Angel, Mexico City - part 1
In the "Centro Cultural San Angel" - arts, crafts and all kinds of creative decorations and toys.
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| Papier-mâché toys and decorations, San Angel, Mexico DF |
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| Papier-mâché toys and decorations, San Angel, Mexico DF |
Back to life. Really?
So what happens to a travel blog that gets restarted after six months? Why did it just stop, in the first place? Boredom? Lack of it?
Living in a hugely photogenic place and not sharing the experience. Shameful, indeed.
Sorry. My bad. Now, bring on the photos. Now.
Living in a hugely photogenic place and not sharing the experience. Shameful, indeed.
Sorry. My bad. Now, bring on the photos. Now.
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| VW Kombi in Condesa, Mexico DF |
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