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Culture House Revolution Photos

From mexicomystic, 6 days ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

 The Casa Cultura in Tlaxcala has a photo exhibit featiring Revolution & post Revolution photos. Its nice to take a peek at the past once in awhile. Gen. Obregon, Panch Villa & Black Jack Pershing  For instance here’s Obregon, Villa & Pershing, all on a friendly basis at the time…later on Pershing would chase Villa all over Mexico and never catch him. Sort of like chasing Osama Bin Laden these days. Military Intelligence is sort of a contradictory term. To see the Photo... Read more
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The Revolution (Part #2)

From mexicomystic, 1 weeks ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

 Once the initial volley was over Porfirio Diaz saw he no longer had control & took a steamer to Europe. There were many factions fighting for control, Pancho Villa in the North, Zapata in the South , Carranza & Obregon wound up controlling most of Mexico. Madero was assassinated by Huerta, Obregon turned against Carranza, Huerta became interim President while conspiring with U.S. Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson. Wilson & Huerta were both alcoholics, bottle brothers fraternity.  The... Read more
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The Revolution (part 1)

From mexicomystic, 1 weeks ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

The Mexican Revolution’s Centenial is right around the corner, November the 18th to be exact and if you’re in Mexico you can expect plenty of fireworks and parties. Many Americans confuse “Independence Day” (Sept. 16th) Of which the Bicentenial occurs this year with the revolution and the French Invasion, (cinco de Mayo). Anyway these are all seperate events. The Revolution  is easier to check up on….more parties, confetti throwing, fireworks & hangovers will... Read more
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Margaritaville

From mexicomystic, 2 weeks ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

This is one of those not much happening days. So make a Margarita & relax. Read more Interresting ? 0

A visit to Xalapa & Santa Anas Hacienda

From mexicomystic, 2 weeks ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

 Last march the  Sardesons (genuine tourist) and I took a trip to Xalapa to check out expats hiding out in the jungle. Along the way we visited Xico & Coatepec and had a great time meeting people who havent been scared off by the negative press propaganda north of the border. Xico waterfalls   Mr. & Mrs. Calypso We had the honor of meeting fellow blogger Juan Calypso and his wife and several other expats around the area. Afterwards we took a tour of  “El Lencero” Hacienda... Read more
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Check out my photos on Shtyle.fm

From mexicomystic, 2 weeks ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

Hi ! Check out my photos on Shtyle.fm I’ve created a profile on Shtyle.fm to upload my photos, share files and make new friends and I want to add you as a friend. View my Profile and Photos » Regards, Stephen You can opt-out of Shtyle.fm emails. Filed under: NEWS Read more
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HUMOR'THAT'S NOT FUNNY!!

From mexicomystic, 1 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

I told my wife a joke about Mexicans… Why do Mexicans always eat refried beans'  Because they can’t cook them right the first time. ” That’s not funny,” she said.    Well maybe not, its kind of corny. But I’ve got to a point where I can tell a joke in Spanish and they laugh. Or maybe they’re laughing at my accent'?  Humor is in the eye of the beholder… They say things that I don’t consider funny also. But sometimes they can be very funny. I... Read more
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Oaxaca' pronounced ?Wa..Ha..Kah'

From mexicomystic, 1 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

THE TULE TREE Oaxaca has its big celebration in July, called the “Guelaguetza”, lots of folklore dancing, colorful costumes and food. Theres many things that attract tourists to Oaxaca, its History, Benito Juarez was born there. He spoke no Spanish just the Zapoteca Indian language but was a brilliant kid and learned the language, went to law school and eventually became the President. Other things that are attractive are the Archeological zones of Monte Alban & Mitla. Monte... Read more
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Dream of a Sunday afternoon in Alameda Park

From mexicomystic, 1 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

Diego Rivera Mural  If you visit Mexico City you don’t want to miss this mural by Diego Rivera that he painted in 1947. It measures 64.4 sq. meters, 4.17 meters high by 15.6 meters long, Originally it was in the vestibule of the Hotel Del Prado across the street from where the painting is now located. After the earthquake of 1985 the Hotel suffered irreparable damage and the painting was moved to its new location.  It depicts the History of the Park as Diego recalled it in his childhood... Read more
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Tarzan in Mexico

From mexicomystic, 1 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles

 Yes Tarzan lived in Mexico… in Acapulco to be exact.  Johnny Weismuller loved Mexico enough that he bought a house overlooking Acapulco Bay and continued living there until he died at the age of 84.  Mr. Weismuller won many gold medals in the olympics. He was married to Mexican spitfire actress Lupe Velez who was also a lover of Diego Rivera, they were  married from 1933 till 1939. Hollywood moguls thought it would be better if Johnny was single as he was a very masculine star, so they... Read more
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