Friday I said goodbye to Linda and Eric and to Veracruz and headed for the airport. I left feeling like I had barely scratched the surface of what there is to do and see here.
I may not be able to get back here soon, as I want to make a couple of trips to [...]
Archive for February, 2008
End of the Road — Or is It?
Posted in Veracruz City on February 29, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Chatchkes on Parade
Posted in Veracruz, tourism on February 28, 2008 | Comments Off
Here are the results of my prowlings for trinkets.
This little mask is actually an ocarina and is only about an inch
and a quarter in width. I found it in one of the shops on
Callejon Diamante in Xalapa.
Another ocarina, about two inches high.
Made in Oaxaca, bought in Xalapa.
A ceramic pitcher I got at the Naolinco market.
Can [...]
Last Day in Veracruz
Posted in Veracruz City on February 28, 2008 | Comments Off
Was back in Veracruz by 12:30. Thought I’d go down by the malecon again to see if I could find some souvenirs. Even though Veracruz’s sidewalks are in bad condition, I reminded myself how much easier walking is here because it’s so flat.
And then there is that tantalizing sea breeze…
I was able to fill [...]
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