Once upon a time, I walked the entire length of Avenida Reforma, including the Calzada de los Misterios. I took a photo every 8 steps or so and created a video out of the hundreds of snaps when I got back home. To be honest, the final product did not meet my hopes or expectations. … Continue reading #TBT Calzada de los Misterios
Traffic flies by a cyclist, proving that four wheels are at least faster than two. But this is no ordinary cyclist. This chap is a cardboard cyclist (just in case you couldn't tell) put in place next to the new cycle lane along Reforma in the heart of Mexico City. I imagine this is to … Continue reading Speed of Light
No, it's not an Olympic year. Nor are the Olympics coming to Mexico again any time soon. But that didn't stop the city government. Last weekend saw a huge length of Reforma closed off for an Olympics festival. Boxing, rugby, gymnastics, wrestling and so much more. Swimming, too. Yep, they actually built a temporary pool. … Continue reading The Mexico Olympics 2010
Along Reforma at the moment is a display of Jorge Marin statues. I've seen a few of these bizarre ManBird creations before, somewhere in the Alvaro Obregon area. They're pretty impressive in the flesh. I'll miss Reforma when I'm gone. It's a continually evolving, renewing, reconstructing street of life, sounds, scenes and art. I'm not … Continue reading Jorge Marin on Reforma
Now that the World Cup is done, for England and Mexico anyway, it's back to the postcards. But not for long. I am going to revamp my blog a little in a week or so, and giving away postcards won't be part of the new idea. I started giving away postcards because I saw someone … Continue reading San Carlos On Reforma
If you've been following my posts (here, here and here) showing the building of the Worlds Biggest Christmas Tree, here in Mexico City, then I'm sure you've been eagerly awaiting a photo to show the final result. I have something even better though. A video of the ceremony, with the lights being switched on. Thousands, … Continue reading Switching On The Lights
Just for those who have been so engrossed by my series of photos showing the construction of the worlds biggest Christmas Tree....here's the latest installment. A crane is adding the final piece, and the lights will surely be flicked on soon. I don't normally travel this road after dark, because it's just not anywhere near … Continue reading Adding The Angel
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