Parque Hidalgo~~~Tlacotalpan, Veracruz……post 1 of 2 posts

This statue [circa: 1907] is of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla ( 1753-1811 )…….

Considered the foremost patriot of Mexican Independence, he is called “del PADRE de la PATRIA ” ( father of the homeland ).

This Mexican revolutionary priest-on September 15TH, 1810-delivered an impassioned speech, the GRITO de DOLORES. And to this day, the ” GRITO ” is delivered to the gathered masses on September 15TH, in every city & village, large & small, throughout Mexico.  Hence the name -PARQUE HIDALGO–HIDALGO PARK.

Garden Orchids

Today I thought I would add a link to my WEBSHOTS album… a few pictures of my place.

http://good-times.webshots.com/album/561501124hWpKmJ

I am getting the place ready for a renter from Palo Alto, Ca. She is here for a few days and on Monday, she is going horseback riding, and latter in the day, on a guided boat ride through the mangrove swamps. I think she will have a great time. Martin is her guide and he is always a lot of fun, but he hates to speak English, but understands it pretty well.

Some orchids are starting to bloom in the “jungle garden ” so I am posting a few pictures.

I I invite anyone who has stayed here at Casa De La Luz to add a post, I would like some feedback. thanks.

I think the next post will include more photos of Tlacotalpan.