tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post1915734341660338017..comments2023-12-16T05:27:05.041-06:00Comments on mexpatriate — in the key of steve: hidden treasures of san miguelSteve Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-68847035370060682142012-09-02T20:56:12.954-05:002012-09-02T20:56:12.954-05:00Another ole in the ballot box.
The food as nothin...Another ole in the ballot box.<br /><br />The food as nothing out of the ordinary, but it was good -- and filling. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-10334573132798549262012-09-02T17:13:57.416-05:002012-09-02T17:13:57.416-05:00I have been to Ole Ole, it's good.I have been to Ole Ole, it's good.Johnhttp://www.pedrozaplace.com/blog1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-25301148128559135682012-08-31T17:56:02.003-05:002012-08-31T17:56:02.003-05:00Let's see if he responds.
I suspect there is ...Let's see if he responds.<br /><br />I suspect there is no recipe. That is how we both cook.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-69650923075666905352012-08-31T17:33:40.725-05:002012-08-31T17:33:40.725-05:00any chance of your bro's recipe, Steve? I hav...any chance of your bro's recipe, Steve? I have a great crop of tomatillos in my greenhouse. cheers ChristinaGardenchris1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-27183785788079364052012-08-31T16:17:55.024-05:002012-08-31T16:17:55.024-05:00I am. And I learn something new about it every we...I am. And I learn something new about it every week. I just wish it was a better birder camera. But, for that, I need a DSLR and a honkin' long lens.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-89682823244274091852012-08-31T15:52:49.506-05:002012-08-31T15:52:49.506-05:00Are you still shooting with the Panasonic FZ by th...Are you still shooting with the Panasonic FZ by the way? While I found the Fuji HS more fun, the Panny always seemed far more reliable at turning out top quality images.Gary Dennesshttp://garydenness.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-51789013500996558542012-08-29T22:19:58.486-05:002012-08-29T22:19:58.486-05:00I was there a bit early for locals to eat lunch.
...I was there a bit early for locals to eat lunch.<br /><br />I like empty dining rooms. I can take photographs without violating the privacy of others. But we already had that discussion. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-57394251283368089552012-08-29T22:12:34.894-05:002012-08-29T22:12:34.894-05:00That restaurant has no patrons. Looks like a very...That restaurant has no patrons. Looks like a very tough room - I think the bull would agree. Someone must have really hated that bull.Arthurnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-47181238629345293912012-08-29T20:02:04.717-05:002012-08-29T20:02:04.717-05:00I find the same to be true with writing. Keeping ...I find the same to be true with writing. Keeping up this blog makes me far more observant when I am doing my walkabouts.<br /><br />And thank you especially for the compliment about the photographs. Praise from the master is always appreciated. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-84385360606275906442012-08-29T16:41:00.066-05:002012-08-29T16:41:00.066-05:00I think mountain goats have beards, but you are su...I think mountain goats have beards, but you are sure-footed. :)Andeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-73409227990093456242012-08-29T15:45:21.740-05:002012-08-29T15:45:21.740-05:00Great photos Steve. There's no better way of s...Great photos Steve. There's no better way of seeing a place that to go out toting a camera. You find yourself looking for the things you'd normally not give a second glance too. And you walk down streets that you'd otherwise never have considered stepping on. I miss my Friday Fotowalks in DF. <br /><br />Also...your feasting. I'd long wanting to visit SM. Your restaurant bills were beginning to put me off! It's nice to see there are some bargains to be had :)Gary Dennesshttp://garydenness.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-27774721885124826342012-08-29T14:49:26.147-05:002012-08-29T14:49:26.147-05:00It is true that the invasion by the Spanish tribe ...It is true that the invasion by the Spanish tribe led to terrible atrocities. But the Spanish did not invent enslavement or extermination. Both were techniques used by the Indian empires against one another before the Spanish arrived.<br /><br />That is not a moral excuse for their moral behavior which is reprehensible -- and was condemned by much of the Catholic church.<br /><br />On the other hand, we cannot forget that Columbus's bravery also led to the creation of some of the greatest nations in the world on the American continent.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-87107809940547831322012-08-29T14:42:22.415-05:002012-08-29T14:42:22.415-05:00I suspect there are a few. But he certainly gets ...I suspect there are a few. But he certainly gets lost in the independence-revolution mythology of Mexico. The same goes for Cortez. Ironically, in Peru, Pissarro is honored.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-63681598123716142382012-08-29T14:40:39.883-05:002012-08-29T14:40:39.883-05:00In our rush for political correctness, we often fo...In our rush for political correctness, we often forget just how brave he was to undertake his voyage. For that we can honor him. As an administrator, he was a disaster. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-28626971576707689132012-08-29T14:37:57.961-05:002012-08-29T14:37:57.961-05:00I did. In fact, I devoted an entire post t the bu...I did. In fact, I devoted an entire post t the building on last year's visit. http://steveinmexico.blogspot.mx/2011/07/san-miguel-stew.html<br /><br />It easily falls into the category of easily-missed treasures -- even as large as it is.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-2446154450964603042012-08-29T14:25:06.244-05:002012-08-29T14:25:06.244-05:00His discovery of the West Indies soon led to ensla...His discovery of the West Indies soon led to enslavement, extermination, etc. of the native people. Unfortunately, the mistreatment of indigenous peoples spread throughout the Americas.Andresnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-56789441006868728502012-08-29T13:56:06.261-05:002012-08-29T13:56:06.261-05:00Yes Shannon, that is on Reloj, half way down the b...Yes Shannon, that is on Reloj, half way down the block almost across from Casa Milagros. There is a long history about the building and the family.......and the Star of David on the building.Babsofsanmiguelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-41826032593001506222012-08-29T11:42:39.590-05:002012-08-29T11:42:39.590-05:00There's a statue of Cristóbal Colón on a glori...There's a statue of Cristóbal Colón on a glorieta of Paseo de La Reforma, in México, D.F.<br /><br />Saludos, Don CuevasDonCuevasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-71319075971789107522012-08-29T11:38:05.688-05:002012-08-29T11:38:05.688-05:00On Reforma Avenue in Mexico City there is a monume...On Reforma Avenue in Mexico City there is a monument to Christopher Columbus.Irenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-15784296045786175992012-08-29T11:12:25.835-05:002012-08-29T11:12:25.835-05:00If you were walking down Calle Loreto did you noti...If you were walking down Calle Loreto did you notice the building on the left if you are coming from El Jardin? <br />It is a couple of blocks from the plaza and is called Noah's Arc. If you look way up you will notice that there are carved animals all along the roof and there is a senefa of animals carved into the building just below the roof.<br /> It is Cohen's hardware store and has probably been here as long as San Miguel has, although the building is now for sale. Perhaps the latest generation doesn't want to carry on the tradition. Shannon Caseynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-57176066763992522102012-08-29T10:55:27.847-05:002012-08-29T10:55:27.847-05:00I posted a photograph of it when I was here last y...I posted a photograph of it when I was here last year. It is so subtle in its placement that I doubt most people know it is there. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-82264624646768959482012-08-29T10:54:18.913-05:002012-08-29T10:54:18.913-05:00I may look for more of the same in Morelia. I may look for more of the same in Morelia. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-59329750225983652412012-08-29T10:45:10.876-05:002012-08-29T10:45:10.876-05:00Enjoyed this post and the interesting comments too...Enjoyed this post and the interesting comments too :)Mommy with Commuter Husbandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-15766812715581908262012-08-29T10:10:11.968-05:002012-08-29T10:10:11.968-05:00Oddities? On the corner of the plaza is probably t...Oddities? On the corner of the plaza is probably the ONLY statue I have seen of Christopher Columbus in Mexico. Never seen any others, as it would seem he (for some strange reason) is not universally revered in the country... Most visitors walk past without a second glance....<br />Dan in NC Dan in NCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-57799204540655865642012-08-29T09:12:23.721-05:002012-08-29T09:12:23.721-05:00I thought there had to be a family connection to t...I thought there had to be a family connection to the sport. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.com