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Ivy-Covered Walls of Trotsky House
At first glance, the exterior of the Trotsky House in Mexico City’s Coyoacán neighborhood seems almost inviting. Ivy climbs the weathered brick and stucco walls, softening the sharp lines of the building and giving it the appearance of a quiet family home that has peacefully settled into its garden over many decades. Sunlight filters through […]
A Doorway to the Maya World
Standing in the doorway of a reconstructed Maya temple façade at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City is my daughter, Erin. During one of our trips together, we set aside a day to explore this remarkable museum, widely considered one of the finest museums of anthropology in the world. While its galleries are […]
Aztec Calendar Stone
As part of my visit to Mexico City with Erin for my 65th birthday, one of the experiences I most looked forward to wasexploring the city’s museums, historic homes and cultural sites. Mexico City is layered with history at every turn from ancient civilizations. colonial architecture, political movements, art, religion and modern life all existing together in one […]
Palacio de Bellas Artes
For my 65th birthday, Erin surprised me with a trip to Mexico City. Erin and I have traveled the world together, and this was another journey we were able to share, one more place added to the long list of experiences we have created side by side. Here we are outside the Palacio de Bellas Artes, […]
Archaeological Zone
While vacationing in Mexico, we traveled to Tulum. We walked through the stone entrance and out toward the cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The building in our family photo is part of El Castillo, the principal structure at the site. Tulum was constructed between 1200 and 1500 AD during the Late Postclassic period of Maya […]
La Casa Azul
In 2018, Erin and I had the opportunity to visit the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City: La Casa Azul. This vibrant blue home is where she was born, lived, created and ultimately died. Walking through her sunlit courtyard and rooms, we felt the presence of a woman whose life was defined by color and resilience. Physical […]
