Tag Archives: mexico
The Safety Factor
The photo below is a real front page story down here in deepest, darkest Dorset. The good people of Bournemouth are living in fear of old ladies and their mobility scooters. One old lady in particular, who callously ran over … Continue reading
Filed under Crime
Travel Up One Way
I’ve never quite understood why a one way long haul flight costs the same, or more, than a return ticket. Or at least, I’ve never heard a rational explanation as to why. Flights from the UK, thanks to excessive taxation, … Continue reading
Filed under Tourism
Religious Differences
I stumbled across the photo below when looking through some old snaps of Mexico. Churches and cathedrals in England* and Mexico are very different. As far as cathedrals go, England wins. Hands down. As impressive as the Metropolitan Cathedral is, … Continue reading
Bribery
I see Walmart is in the news, with a big bribery scandal surrounding its venture in Mexico. I was stunned. Shocked. Amazed. Since when was bribery a scandal in Mexico? It seemed to be standard fare to me. I don’t … Continue reading
Filed under Mexico
The Metro Experience
A link to this was posted to my Facebook page the other day, with the promise that it would bring back memories. It sure did. I’m looking forward to my commutes when I return. I never tired of the metro. … Continue reading
Filed under Mexico City
