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Country:  Mexico        Place: Anthropology Museum  http://www.visitmexico.com/en/anthropology-museum-in-mexico-city Artifacts from the Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México UNAM BOTANICAL GARDEN Having visited Mexico recently, I realised that the University Department of Botany's gardens is just the place to spend a relaxing and informative tour. It is possible to book pre-arranged tours in groups, although I simply did it on my own. http://www.unam.mx An Agave stands supreme while people attend to social activities. Also encouraging at UNAM, was this virgin bit of land illustrating the natural layout of the area. A revealing cross-section of the succulent garden Th stylistic Agave vilmoriana showing all its octopus tentacles. It was very nice to view so many different species of Yucca. I grow a few, but non reaching these great sizes.  In the UK, it is much too cold to grow these outdoors, and there is also the abscence of sunlight. I love the silky feel of these Agave salmiana. Mine are still on the very small size, but hopefully I will...

DIEGO RIVERA A Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Park by Diego Rivera Fresco, 1947-8 I started out late. This was my last day in Mexico City. Tomorrow I was heading back to London, and it was my only chance to see Diego Rivera's famous mural. By the time I had arrived, it was already late afternooon. But I chose the wrong day, and arrived to find there was a concert takiing place in the hall where the famous mural was located. Not only was I not able to take normal photos, but I was also prevented from using the flash on my camera. The lighting was subdued to match the mood of the concert, more bad news for me. Under the circumstances, I did the best I could, taking shots from the balcony. And here are a few of them. And yes, I did enjoy the concert somewhat.

Mexico City Just back from a one week visit to Mexico City, and I truly enjoyed myself. It was a very long flight from London to Los Angeles, and then about five hours fooling around in LA before taking a Mexicana flight to Mexico city. The surprise how smoothly every aspect of my time in played out. Before leaving, the research I did about the city gave dire warnings about the do's and don't. I suppose their intention was to err on the side of caution. But after a week there, I am happy to report I had absolutely no hassle. Did I take the subway? Of course I took the subway, and sometimes in the evening time. But I was there to enjoy the best of the city. And I truly did. Living day to day was more than reasonable; most full course meals were less than a hundred pesos. and accommodation prices was way down because of the economic situation. The museums are fabulous , and as an art lover I had more than my fill. I would single out the National museum of Anthropology as absolute...