Postcards from abroad
We went to visit Trotsky’s house today where there was one attempted murder when more than seventy bullets were fired - Trotsky, his partner and grandson escaped by hiding under their beds. But Trotsky was finally murdered in his study by a visitor with aa pick-axe comcealed about his person (the blunt end, we understand).… Continue reading Trotsky’s house
A once in a lifetime experience last night - we took ourselves off to Mexico’s second most popular sport. Unfortunately big cameras are not allowed but you’ll get the gist of it, I think ... wonderful entertainment.
We (Sue especially) are always interested in the workings of aspects of local government, particularly in relation to parks and open spaces. So here are three examples we saw today: how to water the plants (taken in rush hour on one of the main avenues); a creative and sustainable replacement for grass (can you see… Continue reading Local government fans – these are for you.
We went to the Ministry of Education which is in a very grand three-storied building covered with DR murals. No need to guess the political point being made ... but spot Frida (Diego’s wife for some time).