One of the best things about Mexico City is that, as my mother-in-law-says, "There's a treasure around every corner." I don’t know what church this is and didn’t bother finding out but it’s a stumbled-upon treasure.
The Pyramids of Teotihuacan are the remnants of a civilization that predates the Aztecs, who found this former metropolis already in ruins. The pyramids were spectacular, although we did spend somewhat more time there than I would have liked, what with everything else the city has to offer.
Our guide was knowledgeable and meticulous and had a lot to say about the pyramids.
Random artsy-fartsiness.
The Aztec dog, the xoloescuintle, is a little odd looking, with those big ears and hairless skin like a lizard. These dogs are endangered but we met this one by the pyramids.
This little pack of xoloescuintles (dunno how to pronounce it) lives at the Museo Doloros Olmedo, which I loved.
Dolores Olmedo was friend, lover, patron and sometime model of Diego Rivera. Her collection is housed in her former home, a lovely hacienda surrounded by lawns and gardens. Art ranges from pre-Columbian forward, including numerous artworks by Rivera and his wife Frida Kahlo, and the collection is stunning.
However, I was mesmerized by numerous photos and portraits of Dolores herself—so glamorous, so fabulous. In one photo that appears to be from the 1950s (I looked for a postcard in the museum shop but alas, there were none), she crosses a tarmac from a small plane wearing a pencil skirt with a fur stole around her shoulders, flanked by slender dark-haired men in suits and sunglasses. I have a new role model.
Random artsy-fartsy photo of the museum courtyard.
The gardens are home to a flock of peacocks and the boys were randy this day, showing their stuff.
A different view, in case you wondered.
We also visited the Frida Kahlo Museum, in her former home in the town of Coyoacan. I’m sure it’s lovely but it was so crowded I got woozy and tore through it. I’ll have to return someday. Nevertheless, here’s a photo of her garden.
And in conclusion, another random artsy-fartsy photo from the Frida Kahlo museum.
That is all. And it took forfrigginever to post.
8 comments:
Thanks so much! I appreciate the time and effort it took to do that. I want a few of those as post-cards! You should set up your own line of cards at boutiques around D. You could call it "Arsty Fartsy"
I would like to second Karen's idea - these pics are really terrific. Thank you for perservering and posting.
I love your pics, the peacock one especially. If I was a female peacock, I'd be impressed.
There's money to be had, Sophia. Seize it!
"she crosses a tarmac from a small plane wearing a pencil skirt with a fur stole around her shoulders, flanked by slender dark-haired men in suits and sunglasses. I have a new role model."
Actually I thought you always traveled like that, Ms. D.
Those are DOGS!? They look like some kind of creepy beast from my adolescent nightmares. Yikes.
Nice post which The Pyramids of Teotihuacan are the remnants of a civilization that predates the Aztecs, who found this former metropolis already in ruins. The pyramids were spectacular, although we did spend somewhat more time there than I would have liked, what with everything else the city has to offer. Thanks a lot for posting this article.
I could say that the place is really perfect for a tour. Those dogs are also unique in color. That was my first time to see those breed.
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