Jim & Carole's Mexico Adventure

Carole and I live in Ajijic, a village on the shore of Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest natural lake. During our travels in Mexico, we have found a startling cultural mix from ancient pre-hispanic to the 21st Century.This is a land of vivid colors and contrasts, a country which provides us with fascinating new perspectives. We hope you enjoy this photographic journal as much as we have enjoyed creating it.

Monday, October 29, 2012

Mexico City Part 2: The Aztec Capital of Tenochtitlán and its Templo Mayor

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A giant stone snake writhes along the base of the Templo Mayor . When the Spanish arrived in 1519, the Mexica (Aztecs) were at the peak ...
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Mexico City Part 1: Aztec Origins

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Eagle Warriors belonged to one of the two most important warrior cults. The Mexica , popularly known as Aztecs, were the most militaristi...
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Saturday, October 13, 2012

Sierra del Tigre Adventures Part 3: Ex-Hacienda Toluquilla & its 17th Century aqueduct

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A rushing stream passes under the 17th Century aqueduct of ex-Hacienda Toluqilla . I found the ruins of this hacienda by accident. Someti...
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