"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." ~George Bernard Shaw

"Look at everything as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time." ~Betty Smith, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn


Wednesday, November 05, 2014

Last Day in Guadalajara and on to Uruapan, Michoacan, Mexico

On our last day we focused on going to the Hospicio Cabanas. 
It was originally a workhouse, hospital, orphanage and almshouse. 

The highlight of the interior is a series of monumental frescoes by Jose Clemente Orozoco .
It incudes one of his most famed creations,
 the allegory of The Man of Fire (1936-39)
Hospicio Cabanas was made
 a Unesco World Heritage site in 1997. 

The Man of Fire


Pogo Exhibition
One piece called With a total lack of grace refers to people who have everything materially but are short of lack and not having to lose the parameter assessment of what they have. Way between worlds, installation created with seven thousand globes in three different sizes and made of plastic balls manufactured in China, plays with the idea that "the world is made in China that" since everything is built there. On the other hand, Dream talks about what builds the American dream to create a fantasy world, starts much oil and ends with a fictional war. Dream is created with using outdated
paper money meticulously cut and shaped into this fantasy world.
You can click HERE  to read about this interesting artist and his exhibition. 

Click to enlarge
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The next day we left early- said our goodbyes
and left our B and B ..... Casa Alebrijes



 Great place- an oasis in a busy city...


Now we're headed to Uruapan, Michoacan
Second biggest city in this state. It has a 
wonderful botanical garden that we wanted to see
and walk through. Here's a peek:







More will be posted tomorrow!
Adios!
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Tuesday, November 04, 2014

Adventure Update!

Road trip to Tequila, Jalisco 

 Jose Cuervo associate shows us
how the Agave plant is cut and trimmed.




He cut one in half so we could taste
the inside. It was a lot like jicama.


We then went into the town of Tequila to tour
the Jose Cuervo Distillery. We passed on the tour
as we've toured other distilleries and chose to go 
find something to eat.
The raven is in the Jose Cuervo courtyard as
Cuervo means Raven in Spanish. 


 No samples from this truck...



The Senora and her helpers prepared
a very tasty lunch for us.


These two women made tortillas non-stop.

The view from our table. We think
the local Mercados have some of the best food.
Much better than going to a "Gringo" restaurant!

We stumbled upon an old barrel factory that
might have been a distillery at one point.
It was a photo delight for me- so many gorgeous
opportunities. Here are a few...


 Entry courtyard


Beautiful barrel and ladder


 Around every corner was another visual delight.


We sat outside while waiting for our bus to 
take us back to Guadalajara...

Cathedral in Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico
Tomorrow I will post more updates...
Have a great day and evening!

It's Awww Monday on Tuesday! November 4, 2014


Two darling parakeets
spotted in a small garden while
shopping in Tlaquepaque....



Thanks to Sandee of Comedy Plus
for Awww Mondays!!

Sunday, November 02, 2014

Magpie Tales #244 Where Have All the Flowers Gone?

Image credit: Dick Blick Art

Armistice Day 
Ended the war to end all wars
Or so we had hoped




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Many thanks to Tess Kincaid for Magpie Tales

Saturday, November 01, 2014

Six Words and Sunday Shadows! November 1-2, 2014


Yesterday we explored and enjoyed Tlaquepaque!

Fiesta flags are everywhere 


Museo de Ceramica's courtyard 


Inside El Abajeno's Restaurant


Day of the Dead Caterina
( I really wanted the dog!)


There were numerous Caterinas


And some priests...


But mostly Caterinas


Another view of El Abajeno Restaurant.
Interesting day...
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Throw your Sombrero to see more Six Words
or toss it Here for Sunday Shadows!
OLE!

Friday, October 31, 2014

It's Feline Friday October 31, 2014

Tienda dogs in Puerto Vallarta

I have yet to see one cat since we arrived
in Mexico. I think it's these ferocious
guard dogs that keep them out of sight!
Have a great weekend and tell Steve
of BFDude  thanks for Feline Friday!
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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Yesterday the Botanical Garden and Today's Bus Ride to Where.....?

Lots to see and do....
First we went to a Botanical Garden..


Botanical Gardens near Tuito 


Lily Pads and Blossoms


Tree Fern


That's a  Philodendron!?
Yep- they grow 'em big in the tropics!


Los Horcones River


Close up- but not sure what plant this is....


Melon loving birds....


Hummingbird staking out his territory..


Now we are on the bus- 
headed towards another adventure...

Fields of Agave for tequila...

 After a calm bus ride we have a 
matador for taxi driver!
Check out the poised thumb for horn honking!
Actually he was a good driver.


 Russell with paper mache 
Day of the Dead Catrina...


 Yes- we are in Guadalajara...
intense city of .
4,000,000
At least that is what the taxi guy said... 


And with gorgeous historical buildings...
That's it for now!