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 [...]
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 [...]
Posted in Veracruz, Veracruz City, Xalapa on February 28, 2008 | 2 Comments »
This is my last day in Xalapa. I’ll be getting on the ADO bus around noon to head back to Veracruz, as my plane for Mexico City leaves midmorning tomorrow.
Miscellaneous Observations
I don’t think anyone has ever exaggerated about the climate in el puerto de Veracruz. Veracruz can be uncomfortably warm and humid at times, and [...]
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