Friday, July 9, 2010

Cuicuilco

Last Tuesday we ventured over to the pyramid of Cuicuilco.
It actually wasn't a far venture, but because of our lack in understanding the world that is the Metrobus, we ended up taking a taxi.


Cuicuilco (kwee-kwil-ko) was abondoned when a nearby volcano erupted. You can still see the lava rock around the park and much of Mexico City, especially in our neighborhood. It quite spectacular the way it just jets up in some places. And it's a beautiful contracts when plants and bougainvillea grow over the black rocks.


Don reading the plaque to the girls before climbing up the pyramid. And Ari, being Ari.







One of the beautiful things about Mexico is the rich culture and history. Everywhere you look around this city there are ruins and art, where you would least expect it. Right next to the skyscrapers, there is this!!!
I think the kids could have stayed here all day. But all good things come to an end, and that end here is usually caused by the rain.

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