Climbing up, way up
Stairs outside of Horno 3 – a former foundry oven which now serves as a museum in Monterrey’s Parque Fundidora. On a side note: In case some are wondering why I have not posted to the photoblog for awhile – I have been in the midst of moving, or better said, relocating. The big time-consuming [...]
Barriers
The spiral in el Paseo de Santa Lucia and el Cerro de la Silla as seen from a walkway leading to Parque Fundidora.
Keeping watch
An angel in Panteón Dolores with Cerro de las Mitras (translating it to Mitras Hill just doesn’t sound right) in the background.
blending in/standing out
Colorful lizard on a large painted apple behind the town church in Villa de Santiago.
Villa de Santiago, Take 2
Second shot of the church in Villa de Santiago. Different angle, different moment.
Frida Kahlo
Lighting of candles at a tribute/shrine to Frida Kahlo. Both her birth and death are commemorated in the upcoming month of July.
Between life and death
Found in the Museo del Ojo in Garcia, Nuevo Leon. A key part of understanding the cultural history of Mexico is to understand how families relate to loved ones who have passed. Google “day of the dead” (el día de los muertos) to get started. It also plays a key role in artesania.
Chaos
It’s like a “where’s Wally/Waldo/Walter” for Eden. Can you find each character? Good job! (close up of a sculpture in the Museo del Ojo in Garcia, Nuevo, Leon – about 30 minutes from Monterrey)
