Today we departed from the Aztec lands and headed to Veracruz, The roads were at times busy and our passage at one point was slowed by a truck blockade. It was a long drive at times past inhospitable countryside and we had our only major stop at a coffee plantation with a historic hacienda. It has been the setting for various movies including Collateral Damage with Arnold Schwarzenneger. The owner is passionate about coffee and this along with the historic home and a pleasant lunch made for an interesting visit.
A long hot drive including cactus areas.
Hacienda De Pacho Nuevo
The Hacienda Chapel
The house is a living museum.
We drove on to Vera Cruz, the city that is the home to "La Bomba" Even the cathedral bells played the tune before the 9.00pm bells. This is a port city and we strolled around the harbour for kilometres stopping to take photos of the historic buildings and the sculptures and for a gellato. A very happy town that comes alive at night with bands and music and people frequenting the many restaurants.
View from our room across the cathedral and park.
The two of us at the city sign.
Gail at the lighthouse.
One of the many sculptures.
A long hot drive including cactus areas.
Hacienda De Pacho Nuevo
The Hacienda Chapel
The house is a living museum.
We drove on to Vera Cruz, the city that is the home to "La Bomba" Even the cathedral bells played the tune before the 9.00pm bells. This is a port city and we strolled around the harbour for kilometres stopping to take photos of the historic buildings and the sculptures and for a gellato. A very happy town that comes alive at night with bands and music and people frequenting the many restaurants.
View from our room across the cathedral and park.
The two of us at the city sign.
Gail at the lighthouse.
One of the many sculptures.
1 comment:
Wow, the Hacienda is a beautiful building! And Vera Cruz sounds like a fun place to visit. Bands and restaurants, all my favourite things.
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