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I was 4 times in Mexico. And i was living there, too. I lived there for 6 months (april-september 2002). In 2003 and 2004 i returned for vacations.

SEP 1999--We celebrated Mexico's 178th Independence Day in front of the Governor's Palace in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, being one with the multitude of Regiomontanos. Backgrounder: The Mexican Independence Day is a major holiday in Mexico, the celebration begins every September 15th at 11 pm in every single city and town in Mexico. In Mexico City, the President, following the ritual, rings the historic liberty bell that Father Hidalgo rang to call the people. Then gives the El Grito (The Cry). H...

just some pics taken from random locations around the world usually when away with work or at sporting events, with friends etc.

From Austin, Texas I drove to Laredo and boarded a bus to Monterrey. After spending a few days in Monterrey (a bit too richy & industrial for me), I headed south to Real de Catorce. Real de Catorce was an old mining town in the 1700s that was on the verge on becoming a ghost town after the mine dried up. It has since experienced a resurgence in population, now reaching barely 1,200 residents. It's 9,000 ft up in altitude, set in a valley and is absolutely breathtaking!

Monterrey, Mexico

So I am about to graduate from Georgia Tech in Atlanta, GA, USA this fall and I decided that I needed to study abroad before I (possibly) enter the real world of... Adults! I am Mexican-American by heritage so of course Mexico was the obvious choice. On of my favorite Professors organized a group study at Monterrey Tec, Monterrey, MX (ITESM) and suggested I attend. Well now I'm here and after 5 weeks of study I am off to explore on my own for five more. How does it go...? LICK, SHOOT, SUCK!

Monterrey is the 3rd biggest city of Mexico

Que lindo es mi Mexico! Beautiful landscapes and so much to see and do!