Magical Town

This is a traditional house façade from nearby Santiago, which is considered a "Magical Town" for its traditions and conservation.


Esta es una fachada tradicional de la cercana Santiago, que es considerada como "Pueblo Mágico" por sus tradiciones y su mantenimiento.

Outdoor expo

This is part of the 2501 Immigrants Expo that was in exhibit last year as part of the Forum Monterrey 2007.

The artist created 2501 different sculptures to symbolize all the people that need to leave their homes in search of a better life.



Esta es parte de la exposición 2501 Migrantes que fue parte del Forum Monterrey 2007.

El artista creó 2501 esculturas diferentes para representar toda la gente que necesita dejar sus hogares en busca de un mejor tipo de vida.

Wanna go Shopping?

This is a shopping mall that has a glass exterior which is lit every night with changing colors.



Este es un centro comercial con la fachada de vidrio, la cual ilumina con diferentes colores cada noche.

Wear Green

Last Saturday the Mexican National Football Team played in the City. Unfortunately I haven't had Internet access to upload new pictures for over a month now, so this is the best I could get you from my previous pictures.

This is a display from when the new jersey was introduced.


El Sábado pasado la Selección Mexicana de Futbol jugó en la Ciudad. Lamentablemente no he tenido acceso a internet para subir nuevas fotos por más de un mes, así que esta fué la mejor que pude encontrar en mi archivo.

Es cuando presentaron la nueva camisa de la selección.

It's on Sale!!!

A traditional fruit store in a corner near downtown.

You can see some of the sales in the ads.


Una frutería tradicional en una esquina cerca del centro.

Pueden ver las ofertas en los letreros.

Last Movie Hero

This is a Cinema that dates to the 70s, hence the name Rio 70.

It's one of the last big screen movie theaters in town, since all the other have been remodeled or constructed as movieplex, to show several movies in smaller screens.


Este Cine es de los 70s, de ahí el nombre Río 70.

Es uno de los últimos cines con pantalla grande en la Ciudad, debido a que los demás han sido remodelados o construídos para tener más películas en pantallas más pequeñas.

Safety First?

Here is a pizza delivery guy with his lady friend, but he keeps the helmet for himself.


Este es un par de empleados de una pizzería a domicilio, pero el conductor se queda con el casco y deja a su amiga sin nada.

Sunny and a bit Cloudy

Like to find shapes in the clouds??


¿¿Te gusta buscarle formas en las nubes??

Italy - Nuevo Leon Friendship at Night

Today Italy plays again, so that's another excuse to post another photo of this monument.

Hoy juega Italia de nuevo, otra excusa para poner otra foto del monumento.

At the Top of the Fountain

A bird refreshing in a fountain.

Un pájaro refrescándose en  una fuente.

Distinctive Style

This one of the flagship buildings in the Tech of Monterrey's Main Campus (ITESM - Tec de Monterrey).

It is popularly known as the "napkin holder" by its distinctive shape. Its actually called CETEC (CEnter for TEChnology).


Este es uno de los edificios distintivos del Campus Principal del Tec de Monterrey (ITESM).

Se le conoce como el "servilletero" por su forma tan especial. Realmente se llama CETEC (CEntro de TECnología).

Landmark Bridge

This is a suspension (is this the right term?) built despite much criticism. It was said at the time, some 5 years ago, that its too much of a waste of money for the service that it does.

It looks nice for a photo though.


Este es el Puente Atirantado construído a pesar de muchas críticas. Se dijo en su momento, hace 5 años más o menos, que es un desperdicio un puente de este tipo para el uso que tiene.

Pero al menos sale bien en las fotos.

Sun, Shadows and Water

Fountain right outside of the Mexican History Museum.


Fuente fuera del Museo de Historia Mexicana.

A Reflection

A mother and 2 kids walking by some water on the street.


Una madre con 2 niños pasando por un charco.

Do Rocks Cry??

Part of a sculpture after a rainy day.


Parte de una escultura después de un día de lluvia.

Happy Father's Day!!!

A dad and his kid playing football (soccer) at a park, with the trees as their goal posts.

Today is Father's Day in Mexico, and  I think most of the world too, so to every Dad out there have a great day!!

Papá e hijo jugando futbol en un parque, con los árboles como su portería.

Hoy es el Día del Padre en México, y creo que en la mayor parte del mundo también, así que ¡¡muchas felicidades a todos los Papás y que disfruten de su día!!

Lesser of two evils??

Obviously no graffiti would be better, but given the choice  where would you rather have it, on a wall or on a plant??

Obviamente que no lo hicieran es mejor, pero si te dan a escoger cuál sería mejor ¿en una pared o en una planta?

Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame - Part 6

This is memorabilia from the Little Giants, which was the first international team to win the Little League World Series in 1957. They were a team from Monterrey and most of the then under 12 kids were born here.

They won the championship with a perfect game by Angel Macías. Here is their story by the Major League Baseball website.

A movie with their story was made, known as "Little Giants" in the box office or "How tall is a Giant?" when it was shown on TV, this movie featured the acting of the manager and some of the original players; another movie is in the works for the near future.

Taken inside the Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame, located in the Gardes of Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc (Brewery).

You can see the previous posts here.


Estos son recuerdos de los Pequeños Gigantes, que fue el primer equipo internacional en ganar la Serie Mundial de Ligas Pequeñas en 1956. Era un equipo de Monterrey y la mayoría de los entonces menores de 12 años eran de aquí.

Ganaron el campeonato con un juego perfecto del pitcher Angel Macías.

Se hizo una película con su historia llamada "Pequeños Gigantes" donde actuaron el manager y algunos de los jugadores del equipo; otra se está grabando para salir proximamente.


Tomada en el Salón de la Fama del Beisbol Profesional de México, que está en los jardines de Cervecería Cuauhtémoc.

Pueden ver las partes anteriores aquí.

Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame - Part 5

Have you ever wondered how a bat is made??

Well wonder no more!! This is the process from the log until the finished product.

Taken inside the Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame, located in the Gardes of Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc (Brewery).

You can see the previous posts here.


¿Habías pensado como hacen los bates?

¡¡Pues no lo pienses más!! Este es el proceso desde que llega el tronco hasta llegar al producto terminado.

Tomada en el Salón de la Fama del Beisbol Profesional de México, que está en los jardines de Cervecería Cuauhtémoc.

Pueden ver las partes anteriores aquí.

Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame - Part 4

This is part of the interactive attractions inside the Hall of Fame. Here you can take a quiz until you got 3 strikes (misses).

Taken inside the Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame, located in the Gardes of Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc (Brewery).

You can see the previous posts here.



Esta es parte de las atracciones interactivas dentro del Salón de la Fama. Aquí pueden contestar una trivia hasta que tengan 3 strikes (fallas).

Tomada en el Salón de la Fama del Beisbol Profesional de México, que está en los jardines de Cervecería Cuauhtémoc.

Pueden ver las partes anteriores aquí.

The Clouds

This is a sculpture located at Rio Santa Catarina. It's called "Las Nubes", spanish for The Clouds.



Esta es una escultura que está dentro del Río Santa Catarina. Se llama "Las Nubes"

Forza Italia!!

This is a monument to the friendship the people of Nuevo Leon (our State) and the people of Italy. Italian families settled here as early as 1650.

You can see the Italian Map ("the boot") inside Nuevo Leon's (in white) at the center of the sphere.

So since in Italy they had a holiday the past week (the Festival of the Republic on June 2nd) and today they play their first game at the Euro 2008, it seemed fitting to post it.


Este es el monumento a la amistad del pueblo de Nuevo León (nuestro Estado) y el pueblo de Italia. Familias Italianas se asentaron aquí a partir de 1650.

Pueden ver el mapa de Italia ("la bota") dentro del de Nuevo León (de blanco) en el centro de la esfera.

Como en Italia celebraron el Festival de la Republica la semana pasada (2 de Junio) y hoy debutan en la Euro 2008, me pareció bueno publicarlo.

Brick Bridge

This is from Paseo Santa Lucia, below its most iconic bridge.

Have a great Sunday!

Esta foto es del Paseo Santa Lucía, debajo de su puente más representativo.

¡Feliz Domingo!

100th Post

So this is the 100th post, thanks to all of you that have taken some time to visit.

This photo is from the inside of the Mayor's Office. They got murals with some of Mexico's heroes (lower tier) and most of the City's Attractions, hope you can recognize some from past posts!!

Este es el día 100, gracias a todos que se han tomado algo de tiempo para visitar.

Esta foto es de dentro de la Alcaldía. Tienen murales con algunos de los Héroes Nacionales (la parte de abajo) y la mayor parte de las Atracciones de la Ciudad, ¡¡espero puedan reconocer algunos de las entradas anteriores!! 

Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame - Part 3

These are some of the plaques of the Baseball All time Greats.

In the middle row, second column is Epitacio "La Mala" Torres; in the last row, second column Lazaro Salazar.

Taken inside the Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame, located in the Gardes of Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc (Brewery).

Algunas placas de los Inmortales del Beisbol.

En la fila del centro, segunda columna está Epitacio "La Mala" Torres; en la última fila, segunda columna Lázaro Salazar.

Tomada en el Salón de la Fama del Beisbol Profesional de México, que está en los jardines de Cervecería Cuauhtémoc.

Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame - Part 2

This is for those of you aren't quite sure what all those signs mean.

Taken inside the Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame, located in the Gardens of Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc (Brewery).



Esto es para aquellos que no están seguros que significan todas esas señales.

Tomada en el Salón de la Fama del Beisbol Profesional de México, que está en los jardines de Cervecería Cuauhtémoc.

Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame - Part 1

This is the entrance to the Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame, located in the Gardens of Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc (Brewery).

Among the statues there are Mexican greats as Fernando Valenzuela and Hector Espino; on the far right none other than Babe Ruth.



Esta es la entrada al Salón de la Fama del Beisbol Profesional de México, que está en los jardines de Cervecería Cuauhtémoc.

Entre las estatuas están los inmortales mexicanos Fernando Valenzuela y Héctor Espino; la última de la derecha es ni mas ni menos que Babe Ruth.

Art Imitates Life

This is an sculpture made to the image of the main peaks of the Cerro de la Silla (Saddle Hill) which is on the background.

Esta es una escultura de los picos más conocidos del Cerro de la Silla, que está al fondo.

(Not just a) Corner Store

Just a follow up to this month's Theme Day.

This is what the corner stores have become. They're not just small family business or in the corners anymore.

Now they have premium locations on high traffic streets or avenues and are part of larger companies.


Como seguimiento al Tema de este mes.

Esto es en lo que se han convertido las tiendas de la esquina. Ya no son pequeños negocios familiares o se ponen sólo en los cruceros.

Ahora tienen mejores locales en avenidas o calles con mucho tráfico y son parte de compañías más grandes.

Theme Day: My corner local shop

Most traditional corner stores, like this one, are sponsored so they can save on the painting of the outside of the store and/or the racks and coolers where they keep the merchandise. In exchange they put the brands outside of the products that help them.

Every day there are fewer stores of this kind, since the big  companies are constantly expanding, with bigger budget and know-how.

Today is a Theme Day, so you can check out corner shops around the Globe in the links below.

La mayoría de las tiendas tradicionales, como esta, son patrocinadas para poder ahorrar en la pintura exterior y/o en los refrigeradores y anaqueles donde acomodan la mercancía. A cambio ponen las marcas de los productos que les ayudaron.

Cada día hay menos tiendas de este tipo, debido a las grandes empresas que se siguen expandiendo con presupuestos y conocimientos superiores.

Hoy es un Día Temático, así que pueden ver las tiendas alrededor del Mundo en los siguientes vínculos: 

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