I’ve been to a few ancient ruins in Mexico. If I sat down and tried to name them all, it’d take a while, I’d get well into double figures and there’d still be plenty I’d forgotten about. That’s what happens with six years of residency and two decades of visiting. Every time I go anywhere, … Continue reading Ichkabal
A tale of two railways. In 2019, after a decade of planning, consulting, designing, budgeting, legal challenges and other various controversies, work finally began on HS2. A shiny new high speed railway from London to Birmingham with forks off to Manchester and Leeds. And then work stopped, and started again and thenstopped again. The lines … Continue reading El Tren Maya
I first landed in Mexico in 2003, and was immediately enchanted by the sounds, smells and colours of the country. When I returned home, I decided to redecorate with a Mexican theme. I painted the walls terracotta and the radiators and woodwork a deep blue. Those colours best represented Mexico in my mind. Frida Kahlo … Continue reading Mexican Blue
This year marks a full decade since I departed Mexico and came back to the United Kingdom. I still miss Mexico, warts and all. Indeed, it’s the warts that I perhaps remember most fondly and most vividly. Sure, the food, weather and lifestyle were fabulous. Mexico City gave me better material for blogging. I had … Continue reading This One Time In Mexico
Exactly ten years ago today, 16th February 2011, Mrs P and I left our home in Mexico City. We drove the few minutes it takes to get to Coyoacan Centro and we had lunch at El Moheli. This was followed by a walk around the town. Coyoacan was - is - our favourite part of … Continue reading A Decade Without Mexico
Ten years ago today, Mrs P and I were preparing for a night out to celebrate Mexico’s day of independence. Not just any old day of independence. Ten years ago, Mexico celebrated 200 years of independence. A big bash was planned in Mexico City’s famous Zocalo, and we were going. I don’t remember now if … Continue reading Bicentenario +10
Almost a full decade ago, December 19th 2007 to be precise, Steve Cotton wrote 'starting the journey'. It was the opening post of his blog, detailing his long search for a home on the Pacific coast of Mexico. And other tales. Many, many other -excellent - tales. He finally planted roots at the House With No … Continue reading Mexican House Hunting
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