Sunset on the Pica de Orizaba.
The highest peak in Mexico and the 3rd
highest in North America at 18,491 feet.
At the base of this now extinct volcano, in a valley in the southern part
of the Sierra Madre Oriental, we made our home in the city of Orizaba near the
city center.
The gondola (aka teleferico in espanol) made it easy for us to reach the top of
the Cerro Borrego (Goat Mountain)....
.....for a panoramic view of the city.
During an afternoon stroll along the pedestrian walkway
along the river we encountered ostriches, jaguars, toucans and more.
The architecture includes Spanish Colonial and Art
Nouveau.
The Palacio de Hierro (Steel Palace)
was designed by the legendary Gustave Eiffel. Evidently in 1889 this building
was in an exposition in Paris, and in 1891 it was completely disassembled, shipped
to Mexico and re-constructed in Orizaba.
Amazing shots looks like the weather warmed up a bit Thanks for taking us along with you Having chilly weather here Broke my foot Dealing with a boot and being very low key Not too happy about it but .... Hope all is well Miss you guys
ReplyDeleteLove Deb and Barry