In 1983, the trailer for the Kennedy mini-series was introduced with the line, ‘Was it really 20 years ago…?’ I can’t find the trailer with that hook, but it’s always stuck in my mind. The gravelly voice, introducing the gravest of moments in history. At the time, to me, 20 years seemed to be closely … Continue reading Was It Really 7,305 Days Ago?
We landed at Benito Juarez airport, early afternoon. It was nice to hear the excited Spanish chatter. Less pleasant to inhale the stench of sewage that permeated the terminal. Outside, it was a delight to feel the sun on my skin. My lungs once again took a battering as the fumes of a million cars … Continue reading A Mexile Returns
Mrs P and I are long overdue a trip back home to Mexico City. Sadly, it can’t be just yet. Boris says no. Not just now. Maybe later this summer. No promises, mind you. But I’ve had both jabs, so never say never. But roaming the streets of the world’s greatest Latin American city will … Continue reading Streetview Vacations
A while ago I came across a Facebook post title, ‘If You Had To Choose One Museum In Mexico City, what would it be?', with the basic premise that the visitor will be in the city for just three days. I never got around to putting in my suggestion, but I enjoyed reading other people’s … Continue reading One CDMX Museum
Well, another city, another internet cafe, another post. Lucky you. Have had a damned busy couple of days, and am feeling much in need of a holiday! Climbing four Mayan/Aztec/Toltec pyramids in as many days is damned hard work, and there are blisters on the end of my toes to prove it. Still it has … Continue reading Merida
Buenos dias everyone! I have had my last day in Mexico City, for now anyway, and its been great! Wish I hadn´t booked my flight to Merida then I could have stayed a day or two longer, but ce la vie. Spent most of yesterday wandering about checking out the sites and making use of … Continue reading Of Pigs and Bulls
Well I have no idea if this will work seeing as I am having to create an HTML doc in Word and my tag knowledge is pretty limited! So everyone be jolly impressed if it does work in any shape, way or form please! Anyway, I have finally arrived in Mexico City after a pretty … Continue reading Mexico City
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