One of the most magical parts of the trip was venturing south of the city center to the ancient canals of Xochimilco. I can't say I'd ever traveled through lush "floating gardens" in a rainbow-bright gondola, beer in hand, with a personal Mariachi band before.
I had read that if you travel far enough through the canals you would eventually reach a haunted island inhabited by dolls, otherwise known as "La Isla de la Munecas". I enthusiastically geared myself up for the long trek, believing that this sight would be awe-inspiring and not-creepy-at-all, alas, my boyfriend and gondolier's lack of enthusiasm to venture 6 hours in hopes of seeing a bunch of rotten dolls hanging from trees prevented us from reaching our destination, and most likely, from years of vivid night terrors.
I should probably thank them for that.
x
36 comments:
Beautiful, beautiful photos.
www.shevahh.blogspot.com
so lovely. i want to go to mexico!
xo
sami
I'm with Sami. Honestly, I never had the urge to go to Mexico... I always dreamed of places much further away. After I saw your Frida photos, I began researching more and more, and I think it's safe to say... a Mexico trip might very well happen in 2011. Thanks again for sharing your images. : ) Lauren
Ah, I remember looking into this place when I was in Mexico city but deciding not to go as it seemed a bit of a trek. My loss, obviously. Your pictures are magical; in fact, I think they're probably more magical than the reality. ; )
A few unique view of mexico! Beautiful Pics
Shy
1st and 2nd shots are my favorite <3
Marc.
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Gorgeous pictures! I heard about that island of the dolls on an Anthony Bourdain episode a while back, and it was definitely creepy, even just to watch on TV!
-Ashley
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That destination does sound like it would give you night terrors! I love the spirit you've captured in these photos.
love the cab photos.
beautiful pics!!
So great here!!
xoxo
so stunning. seriously, YOU make me want to go to mexico and visit so much - you photos and your inspirational words. i love your blog. xoxo
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Oh how I wish I could go back there to Mexico! I love it there...I will go back someday soon :)
I've so enjoyed seeing your pictures from this journey. Mexico is a lovely country. I traveled through it for a month once (gulf coast to west coat and up Baha) - one of the most amazing experiences of my life!
looks like you had a wonderful time! I would love to go there someday.
beautiful pictures!
loving the pictures x
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wow! some great shots! your trip sounds so amazing.
Ahaha! You are funny. I would probably get terrified by rotten creepy doll too :-)
Thank you for stopping by my blog :) these are beautiful images
Love , vanilla
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Wow, your Mexico pictures are fabulous!! Loving them!
Such a wonderful trip!
Viele Gruesse, Kristina
Fantastic! I love blogs with wonderful pics and stories to match. I'll be back...
Cupcake
I loved seeing these photos - Mexico is incredible. I spent some time in Patzcuaro (in Michoacan) and fell in love!
Gorgeous photos! I'm loving your blog : )
oxo
Beautiful pictures, I love the last one!
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Hi girl...
Greetings from Norway:)
Like your blog very much:)
Have a great day
Gorgeous pictures!!
Such BEAUTIFUL photos. xo
these pictures are seriously captivating!!! i want to go somewhere foreign now!
Your trip sounds amazing! That 6 hour trek would of been interesting even if really scary!
such beautiful photos - I almost would want to see the creepy dolls, but what a trek! x
your photography is incredible. thats all i can say
all your pictures make me long for a visit to Mexico even more.
beautiful pictures!
Thanks for your comments. Seriously envious over all your gorgeous photos of Mexico. I would def have been rallying for visiting creepy doll island too. But I guess no nightmares is a better thing.
i have yet to get to magnificent mexico but am even more enthralled now after viewing your stunning photos. the island story is so funny, you have a great sense of humor.
i've had a lovely time paging through your beautiful blog and then was excited to see hannah is one of your models! her dad used to be my boss when their vancouver agency was open. i'd met her and her bro liam a few times, great family!!! thank you so much for your visit and comment lades, i'll be following for sure. ♥
thank you for your kind words on my blog!
love these images. makes me long for a mexico vacation. and for the record, i think i would've been too much of a scaredy cat to visit that island, too! hauntings are not something i find myself drawn to!
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