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[*] posted on 2-19-2007 at 05:18 AM
Tochimilco, Puebla


For those who are interested in the historical origins of the Baja California missions in central Mexico, here is a shot of the 16th century fortress-convent located in Tochimilco, Puebla. This site is literally located at the base of the volcano Popocatepetl, at the end of a mountain road that, although paved, caused even me some angst.

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[*] posted on 2-19-2007 at 01:24 PM
church wall


Stone set in mortar. They did not produce burned brick there in the 16th century, nor were there any brick structures in the small town today.
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