Cactus

2 weeks in Mexico

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August 14th 2008
This the 2 weeks in Mexico...... photos to follow 1st Aug Mexico City Tour of Teotihuacan, an ancient civilisation from 150 BC - 650 AD. At the tourist shop we were shown how the Mexicans use the Maguey (agave) cactus. At 12 years old, they cut out the centre stem. This is used I several ways. A sweet milk is drunk from it, the needle sharp tip is cut off carefully with some fibres still attac ... read more

North America » Mexico » Yucatán » Merida

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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 worst... ... read more