MexicoPhoto A DayJuly, 2014Last updated: August 10, 2014 (PDT) |
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These photos were posted in response to daily prompts from the FMS Photo A Day Facebook group.
I decided to showcase Mexico to introduce the country and its culture to the predominantly Aussie group.
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Hola! Bienvenidos a julio! |
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Whether it be AAA or CMLL, a
lucha libre (Mexican wrestling) match will be fun and full of action.
Make sure you pay a few more pesos for a front row seat!! |
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The constellation Orion is easily visible in Mexico's winter skies. As an expat Aussie, I took comfort in seeing some familiar stars! |
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On the table is a wonderful painted woodcarving from Oaxaca in southern Mexico. |
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The first major civilization of Mexico was the Olmec, circa 1400-400 BC. |
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... gone parasailing, but it is so easy and cheap to do at Mexico's tourist destinations, such as Los Cabos (pictured). |
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In February, the streets of Mazatlán in Mexico come alive with people, to celebrate Carnaval. It boasts the third largest celebration in the world after Rio de Janeiro and New Orleans. |
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These roosters have very sharp spurs. In this demonstration of cock-fighting in El Quelite, Mexico, the spurs have been covered so that the roosters do not maim each other. |
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The interior of the National Palace in Mexico City is a huge courtyard with a fountain. On the walls are murals painted by famous artist Diego Rivera. Entrance and photo taking is free! |
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Each little town in Mexico has an arch with words welcoming visitors and wishing them a good trip when they leave - but don't forget to read the road signs too!! |
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In Mexico, palapa beach huts are still thatched the old school way. |
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Mexico … I'm torn … to stay or to leave … |
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Banda music - a very loud brass band! There are times when you wish you weren't - like 3 in the morning! |
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In Mexico City any sunshine is usually muted by the smog. |
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Some of the wrought iron gates in Mexico have intricate curly designs! |
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It amazes me that the old Mexican civilizations with basic technology built structures like the pyramids. |
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Cotton shirts and shorts in Mexico, even in winter! |
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My husband reckons that the wingspan of these moths in Mexico is a bit over 6 feet, nearly as big as a condor's ... |
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Home is where your heart is. Ay, México ...
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One of these Mexican lads really had fun posing for me ... |
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Pelicans in flight - always a wonderful sight in Mexico. |
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In Mexico in the winter time, it really is too cool to swim in an unheated pool. |
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At Carnaval in Mazatlán, Mexico, the Tuesday parade is a repeat of the Sunday parade, but going the other way. |
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I hate to tell you this, Kemo Sabe, but we're lost! |
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Always a lot of jumping at Lucha Libre (Mexican wrestling tournaments). It is worth paying a bit extra for a front seat! |
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Gaby. Nearly all of these fishing boats have girls' names! |
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Drag racing in Mexico. Spin those wheels, baby! |
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Lunch on the beach - ceviche! |
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Thank you for reading my July 2014 Mexico posts. I hope you have enjoyed my tour of Mexico!
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