When I left Mexico in 2011, the city was making some effort to spruce up a few of its landmarks, historic streets and monuments, The Revolution monument perhaps being the best example. I rather hope they got around, or will get around, to fixing up the La Raza monument. It was looking very much the … Continue reading #TBT La Raza Monument
While walking around a park next to the Monument to Mothers, just off Reforma/Insurgentes, I came across a guy selling old photos. Well, new photos of old photos, if you get my meaning. Fifteen pesos each. He wanted to sell me four for forty five pesos. I offered 40 pesos for the quartet, but I … Continue reading Skeletons of the Revolution
I've visited the Monument of the Revolution a few times over the last few months. I cast my eyes over the area during the renovations, dubious as to whether it would be finished in time for the revolution's centenary. I stared in wonder as it neared completion, within the time frame required. And I had a good … Continue reading A Monument To Colour
Following on from last Friday's post, when I went to the renovated but still closed off Monument to the Revolution, I today managed to get inside the place. And what a fantastic job they've done. It's clean, looking like new and a pleasant place to be. By handing over 40 pesos, you get a ride … Continue reading Inside The Revolution
I had my doubts, I really did. Just a month ago the Monument to the Revolution and specifically the area around it, was looking far from ready for the big day. Which is tomorrow. I stopped past again today, and.....well blow me down with a feather! Finished. Or very almost. There's no reason to think … Continue reading Ready To Revolt
To say they are working feverishly is an understatement. Having finished most of the Independence Day works late (those that actually are now finished!) the government seems intent on making sure that at least the icon of the Revolution, the grand monument in the image below, will have its renovations completed in time for Revolution … Continue reading Revolution In Progress
There are many things that you need to take a good photo. Too many people worry about mega pixels, high ISO numbers, large apertures, costly lenses and years of experience. They're all good, but most of all you need the good light. If you're outdoors then lots of nice natural sunlight. I can prove it. … Continue reading Monumento A La Raza
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