Spooky

I guess we can't use that basket to serve bread anymore.

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The remnants of a volcano in the area.

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A sign showing the local flora and fauna.

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A cactus nearby the lava remnants . . .

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Part of the lava flow from a volcano in the area that erupted a long time ago.

Cuicuilco

The sign says it all.  Pictures of this site are coming in the next post.

Mexico Olympic Stadium

The Olympic stadium in Coyoacan.

Coffee Shop

A nice little coffee shop in Coyoacan.

El Paseo De La Reforma2

A random building on the Reforma.

El Paseo De La Reforma

I took this during an early morning stroll on the Reforma road.  It was so much fun to people watch and take in all the activity that I walked along here almost every day. 

Angel of Independence

A photo of the "Angel of Independence" memorial on El Paseo De Reforma.

Mexico From Above3

Another shot of Mexico City before the landing.

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Getting close to the airport, Mexico City is below!

Mexico From Above

I just had to take a picture of the mountains below on my way into the country.  This was somewhere between Monterrey and Mexico City.

Never Give Up!

My mother's cat never surrenders in the pursuit of table food.

Taxco Jewelry

This is a picture of silver earrings (made in Taxco) that I bought for my mother.

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Found this one after searching through some files.  Some more delicious food at a restaurant in Coyoacan.

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Me with the owner in the same shop . . .

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Here I am standing in a craft shop in Coyoacan.

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The famous gum tree in Coyoacan where everyone attaches their gum when finished with it.

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Here I am with the pancake and the chef!

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Ha, ha!  This gentleman specializes in making pancake caricatures of people.  He made one of me holding a gun!

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Some delicious food in the area!

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Another scene of the crowded neighborhood.

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Taken from a cafe in Coyocan, the neighborhood of Frieda Kahlo.

A Stroll Around the Zocalo4

Outside view of my hotel.

A Stroll Around the Zocalo3

I took this picture early one morning.  As you can see by people's clothing, it was still a little chilly.  Anyway, this street was the same one where my hotel was located.

A Stroll Around the Zocalo2

Early morning with some vendors already setting up.

A Stroll Around the Zocalo

In my free time, I took a stroll on some side streets near the Zocalo.  I felt completely safe the whole time in contrast to what the US media would have you believe.

Pyramid of the Moon4

Taking a stroll near this pyramid and other temple complexes.