AM I SEEING THINGS? August 07 2018, 0 Comments
Earthquakes and Other Surprises in Mexico City
Mexico City aftermath Second Tower of Arcos Bosques Mexico City
The Mexican people live with the reality of earthquakes, too often. And they are brave. My explorations have shown me that although this catastrophic and destabilizing event destroys edifices, a surprising number of buildings in Mexico City seem designed to echo some of the effects of earthquakes. These bold and daring architectural creations exist in many cities in Mexico.
Cineteca Nacional Mexico City Roberto Cantoral Cultural Center Mexico City
A common feature of urban Mexico is a circle called punto de reunión - meeting point - which appears on sidewalks in the city. Each circle marks a predesignated evacuation point for a nearby building.
Their usefulness is debatable. I wonder if this symbol is an attempt to give people a sense of safety and control in the middle of a crisis. They need it.
I like serendipity, and it finds me sometimes just walking down the street. An afternoon's meander has taken me past rooftop guardians, through the grounds of a modern art museum with its giant ant installation, past an auto parts store with velvet sofa, and delivered me to a tranquil garden with a sculpture shouldering its tiny burden.
When you visit Mexico, you must stroll through these parks. You'll be delighted with what will find you.
Bosque de Chapultepec
This sprawling city park is nearly 1,700 acres and features many attractions.
Low-key city park set below street level featuring walking paths & an off-leash dog area.
Alameda Central
Alameda Central is a public urban park in downtown Mexico City. Created in 1592, the Alameda Central is the oldest public park in the Americas.
Parque México
The Parque México, also known as the Parque San Martín, is a large urban park located in Colonia Hipódromo in the Condesa area of Mexico City.
Desierto de los
Desierto de los Leones National Park is located entirely within the limits of the Federal District; it stretches between Cuajimalpa and Álvaro Obregón boroughs.
Until next time
Hasta luego
Val