tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post6777730400286967453..comments2023-12-16T05:27:05.041-06:00Comments on mexpatriate — in the key of steve: from the sublime --Steve Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-72028688926510906662012-09-04T16:57:14.562-05:002012-09-04T16:57:14.562-05:00 The garden was far greener this year than last ye... The garden was far greener this year than last year. Each of the seasons create their own interest. But I prefer the place when it is green.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-43631999901208990912012-09-04T16:50:47.758-05:002012-09-04T16:50:47.758-05:00Beautiful shots, particularly the last one. I alwa...Beautiful shots, particularly the last one. I always find this botanic garden a bit hard to appreciate because it often looks so dry and brown, unlike other botanic gardens that celebrate all shades of green. I must visit again during the rainy season to see a different side of the garden. <br /><br />alal laniernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-83545462574734567302012-08-28T18:31:19.025-05:002012-08-28T18:31:19.025-05:00 You are most welcome. The Supreme Court may have... You are most welcome. The Supreme Court may have been more impressed if I had included more photographs in my briefs. The justices said they loved drawings.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-53099692650182840912012-08-28T18:29:49.147-05:002012-08-28T18:29:49.147-05:00And I am glad I went early in the day. Wen I left...And I am glad I went early in the day. Wen I left, the sun was getting rather intense.<br /><br />That bird does have a Jurassic look, doesn't it?Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-53817210940278199222012-08-28T17:59:52.818-05:002012-08-28T17:59:52.818-05:00Weird bird Steve! Are you sure it was not a baby v...Weird bird Steve! Are you sure it was not a baby velociraptor hiding in the weeds, waiting for its buddy's to show up??? LOL! The charco has always had a primeval feel to it! Loved the photos!<br />Dan in NC.Dan in NCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-72648770559420422532012-08-28T17:19:10.220-05:002012-08-28T17:19:10.220-05:00Your photos are only surpassed by the literary nat...Your photos are only surpassed by the literary nature of your dialogue. Thanks for both!Alannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-42306777643541929582012-08-28T16:22:23.038-05:002012-08-28T16:22:23.038-05:00Incredibly peaceful. In the five hours I was ther...Incredibly peaceful. In the five hours I was there, I saw only four other visitors. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-89207520371136200492012-08-28T10:59:40.785-05:002012-08-28T10:59:40.785-05:00Very peaceful looking place, nice.Very peaceful looking place, nice.b mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-14545368421513678402012-08-28T09:20:03.964-05:002012-08-28T09:20:03.964-05:00The wall looks nice from up there -- and up close....The wall looks nice from up there -- and up close.<br /><br />The prayer flags give away the "zone of peace" area. I immediately knew who had been there. Just by the <i>banderas</i>.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-30011726888808213462012-08-28T09:16:55.828-05:002012-08-28T09:16:55.828-05:00Of course. But they may need to wait until I am i...Of course. But they may need to wait until I am in Salem -- of when you head down Melaque way. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-28132770498747893732012-08-28T09:16:50.534-05:002012-08-28T09:16:50.534-05:00Beautiful photos Steve. The Dalai Lama agrees wit...Beautiful photos Steve. The Dalai Lama agrees with your feelings at the Charco. He sent his emissaries, maybe 7 or 8 years ago to designate the area " A Zone of Peace". The "Full Moon Ceremonies" are quite moving. I think there is one this week.<br />Like the photo showing the casa - thank goodness the painters were finished!Babsofsanmiguelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-16753144582631575952012-08-28T09:06:45.343-05:002012-08-28T09:06:45.343-05:00Amen.. More pics? Amen.. More pics? NWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-63056510950244750642012-08-28T08:49:21.414-05:002012-08-28T08:49:21.414-05:00There is a good deal of silt in the reservoir. As...There is a good deal of silt in the reservoir. As a result, the water takes on a chocolate pudding look. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-87056138083219011992012-08-28T08:48:29.424-05:002012-08-28T08:48:29.424-05:00You would enjoy it -- a lot. Being the cacti fan ...You would enjoy it -- a lot. Being the cacti fan that you are. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-77277221726693353852012-08-28T08:47:48.237-05:002012-08-28T08:47:48.237-05:00 It passed with flying colors. And when I climbed ... It passed with flying colors. And when I climbed the hill to the house last night, it worked perfectly.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-37426986481025153172012-08-28T08:47:00.330-05:002012-08-28T08:47:00.330-05:00 Si. Si.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-37338748168484961162012-08-28T08:25:38.926-05:002012-08-28T08:25:38.926-05:00I have heard of that place many times and it is on...I have heard of that place many times and it is on my bucketblist. Very beautful Steve, thank you.Nwnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-63940853076548590652012-08-28T08:23:39.173-05:002012-08-28T08:23:39.173-05:00Steve, how did the ankle hold up to its test?Steve, how did the ankle hold up to its test?Dana Jenningsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-20881241022130426672012-08-28T07:53:19.779-05:002012-08-28T07:53:19.779-05:00Good photos. As for the photo where your digs are ...Good photos. As for the photo where your digs are located, that would be the place with the red wall facing the street, ¿no? Felipe Zapatahttp://unseenmoon.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-55634834997990432882012-08-28T07:41:38.143-05:002012-08-28T07:41:38.143-05:00Looks like you had great weather for the adventure...Looks like you had great weather for the adventure. Nice photos! The water shots look a bit murky - is that the case?John Calypsohttp://vivaveracruz.com/blognoreply@blogger.com