In one of his more memorable scenes, the lovable Cantinflas has to cross the border into the US. Oh, how little things have changed:
Saturday, October 22, 2016
The Foreign Service on Screen: Por Mis Pistoles
Cantinflas is a beloved character in Mexican culture. Born Mario Moreno, this Mexican comic actor created Cantinflas as a fast-talking man of the people who could glib his way into or out of any situation. In his heyday he was known as the 'Charlie Chaplin of Mexico.'
In one of his more memorable scenes, the lovable Cantinflas has to cross the border into the US. Oh, how little things have changed:
In one of his more memorable scenes, the lovable Cantinflas has to cross the border into the US. Oh, how little things have changed:
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Excursion Tour: Antigua, Guatemala
As marvelous as Mexico is, it's not the only place to visit.
A mere 2 1/2 hour flight away is Antigua, the relentlessly charming former capital of Guatemala. Formerly known as Santiago, it was destroyed by a series of earthquakes and the government decided to move about an hour down the road and construct what is now Guatemala City.
Now, Antigua is a UNESCO heritage site and a beautifully restored colonial jewel of a city. It has fine restaurants, cobblestoned streets, churches, plazas, and a scenic overlook on a hill called Cerro de la Cruz:
Highly recommended.
A mere 2 1/2 hour flight away is Antigua, the relentlessly charming former capital of Guatemala. Formerly known as Santiago, it was destroyed by a series of earthquakes and the government decided to move about an hour down the road and construct what is now Guatemala City.
Now, Antigua is a UNESCO heritage site and a beautifully restored colonial jewel of a city. It has fine restaurants, cobblestoned streets, churches, plazas, and a scenic overlook on a hill called Cerro de la Cruz:
Highly recommended.
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