Do you remember the uproar a couple of years ago when the cast of BBC's Top Gear poked fun/insulted Mexicans in general and the Mexican ambassador in particular. One of the points I made at the time was one of context. What do we Brits know of Mexico and Mexicans? Truth is, we know very … Continue reading Amigos!
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Mexican Chess
At Christmas I received a Mexican chess set, complete with Mayan pieces, purchased in Merida. I used to have a small collection of chess sets, including a rather fancy 3D Star Trek board. None of which ever got played, thanks to the invention of internet chess. But they looked nice. Chess is a great game, … Continue reading Mexican Chess
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