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[*] posted on 9-2-2012 at 02:39 PM
Christ of the Sacred Heart near Rosarito


For long time Nomads, I am going to bring onboard two very controversial words for some, namely "Nancy Conroy", former editor of the Gringo Gazette North.

Evidently the paper's online archive has expired, so I will try to summarize from memory her story about this monument.

The statue and the land that it stands on was donated to the Catholic church by the owner, a very devout man who wanted to thank his faith for his and his family's good fortune.

He paid to bring in skilled artisans from all around Mexico. The statue took about four-to-five years to finish and required at least two high-rise construction cranes to put it in place. It is covered in marine fiberglass and painted in marine quality varnish. I can tell you from personal observation that the original colors were very bright, even garish by some standards, but like everything exposed to the harsh prevailing ocean wind, colors soften and get fainter over time, which I am pretty sure is what they planned.

If I remember correctly, the Christ of the Sacred Heart is taller than the iconic statue on the hill in Rio de Janeiro.

The patron refused to accept any applause, fame or thanks for his gift. He turned down all requests to speak about it to local media.

He is widely known as a very devout man and his wish was that the statue would become a worldwide beacon for pilgrims seeking healing.

Now, moving on to the Mermaid house, the generous endowments are part of a balcony from which you can dive into the pool down below, (AHEM!) Or so I have been told. ;D :tumble:


[Edited on 9-2-2012 by Gypsy Jan]




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[*] posted on 9-2-2012 at 02:52 PM


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[*] posted on 9-2-2012 at 03:04 PM


here's the artist relaxing in his, uh boob. if you're wondering what is down in the nether regions, the hot tub!
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