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September 18th 2006

Published: September 18th 2006

¡Hola amigos! I'm writing once again from Monterrey, but I spent the past 3 days in Guadalajara, celebrating Mexican Independence Day. This entails the top local government official (mayor/governor) giving the grito "¡Viva Mexico!" It's an amazing thing, central plazas all over Mexico packed with people all celebrating independence on the same night... We got into GDL before noon, piled into a... Read Full Entry

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Kathleen

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I created this blog so that I could "bring" my friends and family along on my 5 month stint in Monterrey, Mexico. I hope that you all enjoy reading about my experiences and viewing my photots! If you are not already subscribed and you would like to subscribe, click the link to the lower right that says "Subscribe." I hope all is well and see you soon!... full info

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More mural

Vendors

More vendors. They sell EVERYTHING.

Rosarios

Monument

Catedral

The cathedral from the inside. We went to mass here on Sunday morning.

Catedral

Confessional

Open confessional booths

Catedral

Manos y Sangre

I can't exactly remember the story of these relics, and Google isn't being very helpful. I think the girl is a wax replica. The hands and blood are relics (There are gloves made of dark brown lace, and in those gloves are the this girl's hands). If I come across the story I'll update it later.

Sombreros

for the Independence celebration

Pomegranate

Don't these look delicious?

Viva Mexico

One of many flag vendors scattered throughout the city

Hidalgo and Coca

I'm pretty sure this is Hidalgo... along with some Coca-Cola products. Old and new unite!

Horse-drawn carriage

Cerrada

This church was closed... apparently pictures of the keyhole suffice.

Flag

I really liked this guy's sombrero flag.

Escudo

This represents part of the coat-of-arms of Guadalajara.

Modern Architecture

Oliver

and Lonely Planet

Fuente

The building at the end of this plaza is the Instituto Cultural de Cabañas, built between 1805 and 1810 as an orphanage and home for invalids. After about 150 years as an orphanage (and housing up to 3000 children at a time), it has also served as an insane asylum, military barracks and jail. The institute houses a museum and hosts dance festivals, drama performances and concerts.

19th September 2006

Nadia
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Haha
I think I almost peed my pants laughing about the hot wheels. I want a car that I can run into strangers with. Oh wait, I live in the US, we do that every day. I hope you are doing well my dear.

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