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While we were sitting in the one of the main parks people watching, these two handsome fellows
trotted by, looking dapper in their uniforms while they patrol the park.
Gorgeous horses, nice and tall.. Often in Mexico, we notice the horses are
smaller and thinner than we are accustomed to seeing in Canada. |
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That tall skyscraper is the one we went up to the 44th floor on to get
some great pictures and views. |
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We decided to walk around the perimeter of the Bellas Artes Building, this is one
of the sides ... |
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As we come around to the front, we see the Torre Latinamericana framed in
the columns of the Bellas Artes building. |
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In front of the Bellas Artes Building... |
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The spectacular Bellas Artes Building... |
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Notice the carved serpents and the jaguar head with the mans face in its
mouth... |
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Now, inside the Bellas Artes Building...look at that marble!! |
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Click on the movie link above to see a short clip of this 'marble masterpiece'. After watching the movie clip in the new window that opens, just close that window to return here...
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This is Casa de Azulejos (House of Tiles), built in 1596. In the
18th century they added tiles to the exterior, brought from China on
Spanish galleons. |
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Ceramic sign and detail on the outside of the Casa de Azulejos. |
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The next series of photos are taken inside the House of Tiles...
This one is of the restaurant in the central courtyard... |
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Entrance to the washrooms, almost makes you want to go just to see how
beautiful they are :)... |
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Back to the main Zocalo... |
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Here is where we get brave and venture back into the maze of people,
vendors, buildings and streets...it was unbelievable!! |
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Just another day in Mexico City... |
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This guy sets up shop in a wheelbarrow, so that he could be mobile,
to sell his candies and variety of nuts... |
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In our Lonely Planet guide book, we found out about 'El Nivel', the very first
licensed cantina in Mexico. In 1855 it was issued License Number 1, of course!
Since its opening, every Mexican president except Vincente Fox has stopped
by for a drink... We decided to
go in for a bevy, which came with free appies... |
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It was like stepping back in time... |
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First Liquor License in Mexico... |
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All of this for only $8... What $8? Normally, we can eat all
day
for that price. Oh well, I guess they know you will pay for the
bragging rights :) |
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How's this for utilizing the space you've got. If you can't go out
you go up!! We think that this might be one of the skinniest buildings we
have ever seen. |
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People watching in a park... |
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Absolutely priceless!! :) He must be confident that if someone
needs his services they will wake him up... |
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In the subway station, getting ready to leave Mexico City after our final
trip in... sure hope we can return someday! |
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This guy was such a sweetheart, the first time we saw him, he directed us
to the correct bus. Then, each time we were returning from Mexico City, he
recognized us. He would give us a friendly, warm
greeting and march us to the correct bus. He made sure we got on ok, and
after doing his check of the bus, bid us a warm farewell.
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Some scenes on the way out of Mexico City... |
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You may have seen this on our 'Favourite Photos" page of our website,
but if you didn't, please take a close look at the green directional sign.
Have you ever seen something like that before? What a hoot! It still
gives us a good chuckle. |
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Walking up the street towards the RV Park... and this is what this
guy has to sell :) Also, note the base of these huge trees! |
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The reason we don't have this picture earlier is that Hermalita, the owner, was
not home until part way through our stay. She was a real sweetheart
and we would not hesitate to stay at the Teotihuacan RV Park again. |
| Ok... As much as we love Mexico City and Teotihuacan, it's
time to move on. We have so much more to explore. In the next
update, we visit another incredible archeological site, and end up in a
place where many North American Expats call home... See you there!
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