Faces, whether real or imagined, always tell a story…
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And those stories can also be true or invented.
Enjoy many more FACES here: http://wheresmybackpack.com/2015/11/13/travel-theme-faces/
Live Statue? Street Mime? I don’t know the official name for these street characters – they are not really mimes because they don’t move, barely blinking an eye. And being people, they aren’t really statues. But always they are inventive and entertaining! This fellow sat in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Enjoy other Odd Ball Photos here: http://ceenphotography.com/2015/11/08/cees-odd-ball-photo-challenge-2015-week-45/
Tlacotalpan, Veracruz, is a small city with a population of almost 9,000. During the 24 hours we spent there, we saw probably less than 50. Where were they? Walking the streets was a bit eerie, as the streets of Mexican towns and cities are usually full of people walking, talking, eating, and laughing. Few stores or businesses were open. Granted, the blustery gray day wasn’t the best for outdoor activities; apparently they were experiencing a “norte,” the local name for cold fronts from the north that dominate the weather from October to April. Still, I’ve never known a little cold to hamper socializing and shopping!
UNESCO granted World Heritage Site status to Tlacotalpan in 1998 partly due to to its graceful style of architecture.
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The reason for including colorful arches on the logo is obvious – and if your building doesn’t have arches just paint them on!
A few hardy souls braved the brisk wind!
We strolled the streets and enjoyed the artwork and other intriguing sights, but we never found a hot coffee nor a cold beer!
Street scenes in tile decorated many park benches.
Tlacotalpan is well known for its Feb. 2 festival “Our Lady of Candlemas.” If you are looking for action, I recommend visiting then. But you are welcome anytime!
Two very different murals on opposite sides of a Oaxaca street!
Enjoy more mural posts here: https://suellewellyn2011.wordpress.com/2015/02/04/a-word-a-week-photograph-challenge-mural/
And in this corner of the world is Oaxaca!
Life in Oaxaca is rich with
HUMOR
THE PAST
THE FUTURE
FOOD
ART
NATURE
WONDERFUL HIDDEN PLACES
I hope readers will learn from and smile at my photographic stories!
In honor of the Day of the Dead (November 2), art students have displayed their talents on walls and doors in the town of Zaachila, Oaxaca, Mexico. While recently hiking through the town, we were treated to this wonderful artwork!
Some are humorous…
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Others not so much…
Some may carry a message or tell a story…
Others are just fun to look at…
But all of them will make you think.
Walk on the shady side
Relax in the zócalo
Enjoy the many outdoor events – almost ALL deserve fireworks!
However, if you are yearning for those white flakes…
there are rooftop snowmen…
Will the sun shine tomorrow???
or this winter wall should be a gentle reminder!
Detail of a large wall mural on Niños Heroes
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