Japanese Day

Ciclothon again. With a twist. This weekend the Japanese had Reforma turned into an oriental fiesta, of sorts. Of course, sales are the primary drivers of these sort of events. Tourism, cars, restaurants, origami classes. That sort of thing. It's all good fun though. I didn't get an awful many photos, but I managed to … Continue reading Japanese Day →

The Worlds Biggest Christmas Tree

I noticed work begin on this roundabout on Reforma a couple of weeks ago. It looks temporary. Actually, it looks a little dangerous too. It looks like a pretty large construction though, whatever it is going to be. The first thing that springs to mind is a Christmas Tree. We have been promised the worlds … Continue reading The Worlds Biggest Christmas Tree →

Abstract Workers

From Ciclothon November 2009

Photo 6000

This is a week of little photographic landmarks for me. Firstly the completion of my 365 project. And also the uploading of my 6,000th photo to Flickr. Which is this one, of a building on Avenida Reforma.

Wild Reforma

I've completed my photo set of the wild animals currently residing on Reforma, one of the main avenues through Mexico City. Easily the most fun and funky avenue. These painted beasts won't be there for much longer I imagine, as the Alebrijes are coming in late October. Click here to see the photos.

Wreck on Reforma

I've cycled, walked, driven and otherwise passed this particular property on Reforma for years. And I've always looked at it and wondered what, exactly, the story behind it is. Reforma is, after all, one of the most famous, expensive and developed streets in the country. It's home to the biggest museums, the zoo, the Angel, … Continue reading Wreck on Reforma →

Ciclothon, Culture and Cafes

We hadn't been along to the ciclothon since...well, it must be weeks and weeks now. The last time we went was before the Swine Flu outbreak anyway. We went later than planned, as usual, which was a bit unfortunate as Reforma had something special planned. A huge Culture Fair all along the road from the … Continue reading Ciclothon, Culture and Cafes →