People on the Street 2

Another of Mexico's charms is the music! Whether spontaneous or planned, one can catch musicians on the street (buskers) or in small cafes. But wherever they are, take the time to stop and enjoy their talent. Undoubtedly, someone will be passing the hat or sombrero, in this case, to help them make a living while practicing their art. Mexico City is little different from any other metropolitan area when it comes to street entertainers. Part of the travel experience is the enjoyment of music and art as it takes on the local color of the culture. One need not only go to the museums to enjoy the sights and sounds of Mexico. In fact, boycott the museums and stick to the streets.

 

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Comrade Trotsky, We Know Where You Live!

Trotsky House. Guntower added after first assignation attempt.

Coyoacan is one of the most delightful neighborhoods in DF. This is where Diego and Frida lived. Since I had visited their house (La Casa Azul) on an earlier trip, today, my sights were set on the Trotsky House and Museum. Again, if you saw the movie Frida, she and Trotsky became special friends that ultimately lead to a most strained relationship between the Riveras and the Trotskys.

Trotsky Study Where He Was Murdered

Trotsky lived in this house just over a year. However, his grandson maintained it for many more years after his death in 1940. It's a wonderfully peaceful spot and one can only imagine what it was like in Coyoacan then as a rural area outside the city. Any history lover would enjoy a visit to Trotsky's exile home in Mexico.

Wouldn't You Just Die For A Kitchen Like This?

 

 

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The Windows & Doors Series

What a world of photographic treasures one finds when traveling! Windows and doors are some of my favorite objects to snap photos of in Mexico. Apparently, I'm not the only one who enjoys photographing this subject matter. While walking through the Coyoacan neighborhood, I caught this tourista doing exactly what I was intending to do. I guess, great minds think alike! Watch for more window and door pictures over the next few weeks.

 

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People on the Street 1

As I travel, I'm lucky enough from time to time to catch an image that captures why I love Mexico so much. In this series, I hope to show you the flavor of this country by presenting some of the people one encounters moving about the city. In this photo, clearly the señora chose her outfit quite appropriately so as to be color coordinated as she passed this particular location. It was just my good fortune to also be in this spot at the same time. Whether you're a first time visitor to Mexico or a snarly expat living there, the brilliant colors that one is surrounded by are part of the charm of the total Mexican experience.

 

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Street Art (Part 3)

I'll call this wall mural that I found while walking around the Santa Maria de Ribera neighborhood "The Maestro & His Deamons." The late afternoon sun made the mural seem to dance as if its images were trying to escape the two dimensional surface on which they had been painted. Just next to the mural, street vendors were readying themselves for a busy Friday evening selling everything from children's clothing to bootleg DVDs to popular snacks.

 

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