Street dogs are common all over Latin America. They inspired me write ‘Ode to the Latin American Street Dog‘ which I published on this blog. The reality of life on the streets for these animals is extremely tough and as if they didn’t already have a raw deal, their lives are made even more difficult, […]
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METAL AND JAZZ
With thousands and thousands of others I spent the latter half of Saturday afternoon wandering around the bustling streets of Mexico City’s historic centre. Walking down the pedestrian street of San Jeronimo, I came across a heavy metal band playing against the backdrop of a Catholic cathedral, an interesting juxtaposition. Below is a short video […]
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PROTEST IN MEXICO CITY (ONE OF MANY)
Street demonstrations in Mexico City are almost as ubiquitous as taco vendors. Some are mass protests – thousands of people marching down major boulevards of the city often culminating in ‘el zocalo’, Mexico City’s central square situated in front of the Federal Government’s National Palace. Others are much, much smaller – maybe just a handful […]
Read moreFRIDA KALLEJERA, FRIDA TRANSSEXUAL, FRIDA AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN HER BEFORE
“Performance Art”: On the streets of downtown Mexico City opposite ‘La Alameda’ Park.
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PASSION PLAY IN IZTAPALAPA, MÉXICO, DF
I have never heard anyone who lives in Mexico City complain of boredom. The city has a relentless energy and there is always far more going on than you could ever keep track of. In my case, despite having roamed far and wide around the city, I am still making new discoveries, finding intrigue […]
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THIS CITY – MEX. CITY: A TO Z
When I abbreviate this city, it is to speak as one with millions of defeños– EL DF. What I breathe in this city, I do not really know. My larynx admits oxygen and all manner of airborne particles – It doesn’t seem to bother me much. When I cough in this city, some […]
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TAKING THE BULL BY THE HORNS: AGUASCALIENTES IN DF
Aguascalientes is the third smallest state in the Mexican Republic. Only Morelos, which borders the Federal District, and nearby Tlaxcala are smaller. I didn’t know that until I looked at a map of Mexico earlier today and assumed that it would be the second small state after Tlaxcala. Some quick research told me otherwise. The […]
Read moreStation / Estación #163: Lomas Estrella [FINAL STATION VISIT]
On July 19 2012 I published my post of Zocalo. At the time it was the completion of this project. Line 12 of the metro had just opened after a series of familiarisation runs but at the time I decided not to include it in my blog. Line 12 would have to wait, pending, to […]
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MEXICO CITY ‘CENTRO HISTÓRICO’ AT DAWN
All photos taken between 6:40 and 7:40 am on Tuesday March 18 in the Centro Histórico of Mexico City
Read moreStation / Estación # 162: Tlaltenco
Without an operational metro system to ride I decided to continue on foot from my previous visit to Tlahuac. Consequently the visit did seem to merge with the previous one. As I walked I thought ‘Am I closer to Tlahuac or Tlaltenco?’ Station delineation has long been a quandary. I found bright birds, a church, […]
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