Ixtapaluca Monument (and a taco stand)

3 February 2012 Mexico

This metal monument has become a somewhat of a symbol of Ixtapaluca.  But what is it? After asking a few people – who weren’t sure – I finally went to see if there was some kind of plaque explaining what it’s all about.  But alas – the mystery remains.  No plaque. But I’m hoping that [...]

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This past week’s Tweets…

3 February 2012 Twitter

From last year: 2nd of February in Mexico – what's it all about? http://t.co/azkFvOiH # De vuelta desde el centro cultural y el café. El café tiene un buen chai. ☕ Back from the cultural centre and cafe. The café has good chai. # Groundhog day in Canada – it's a TIE! http://t.co/lWWZKQxB # Missionary [...]

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Tigers going to Church?

2 February 2012 Mexico

In today’s picture you can see tigers going down the street, apparently heading to church (see the "IGLESIA" (CHURCH) sign behind them).  I was wondering if they were really stepping up persecution in Ixtapaluca – are these tigers on their way to eat the Christians? No, they weren’t going to eat Christians or to hear [...]

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Yogourt Drinks Galore!

1 February 2012 Mexico

Today I had to do some grocery shopping.  For some inexplicable reason I ended up at WalMart.  Not usually my first choice, but today it worked all right for my picture of the day. WalMarts here look a lot like WalMarts in Canada and the USA.  But there are occasional surprises. One of the biggest [...]

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