The grounds of the Dolores Olmeda PatinaEstate
Coming into through the gates after walking by heavy traffic, and through crowds of kids going or coming from high school was like walking into an oasis..
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The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the wors... [read more]
The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the wors... [read more] Blog: Floating Down a Canal in Mexico City
Date: February 22nd 2008
We have now arrived at our last night in Mexico... Today we took an early bus from Acapulco (at 8:00am) and arrived here around 1:00pm. Except for the loud movies on the bus, it was a comfortable trip with great views of the mountains along the new toll highway. We arrived at the South Station and hoped to find a hotel nearby. We were out of the Lonely Planet guide book's territory here. ... read more
Date: February 22nd 2008
We have now arrived at our last night in Mexico... Today we took an early bus from Acapulco (at 8:00am) and arrived here around 1:00pm. Except for the loud movies on the bus, it was a comfortable trip with great views of the mountains along the new toll highway. We arrived at the South Station and hoped to find a hotel nearby. We were out of the Lonely Planet guide book's territory here. ... read more
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I was a primary teacher in a K-12 alternative school. In 2006, I took a leave for four months, travelling through Central America. I visited schools and studied Spanish along with being a tourist. My class followed my travels through this blog. I have continued to use this blog to keep friends, family and my students connected to my travels, recently in Mexico and now Kenya!
2009
I am now retired and my husband and I hope to do even more traveling! I am volunteering in an after-school program on the Indian reservation where we live and at the local art museu... full info
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