Malinalco is one of those magic villages just a few hours from Mexico City which makes for a wonderful weekend retreat when the city gets a little too much. With its own valley microclimate, tropical flowers and plants flourish to provide tranquil havens like this garden of the adobe boutique hotel Casa Mora (http://www.casamora.net/ ) run by an artist couple who occupy separate private wings (echos of Frida and Diego??) and rent out 5 beautifully decorated rooms.
Check out the following collages to see where you could be escaping to at the weekends if you live here in Mexico City....
Check out Shadow Shot Sunday for more shadowplay, and check out Weekend Reflections for more fun with reflections....Enjoy!
For more details and photos of the village of Malinalco itself click here.....
18 comments:
Wow! You have such beautiful shadows and reflections! And such a delightful variety of both! Love that sunshine in Mexico! Really marvelous captures, Catherine! Hope you enjoy a great weekend!
Sylvia
I so love the criss crossed leaves and the shadows. Not to mention the collages of Mexican retreats.
That does look like a delightful escape. Such a contrast to the huge city.
Hi Catherine... looks decidedly naughty of you to go lounge about in such beautiful places, but I guess someone has to do it, and blog about it... maybe you could invite us all over for a weekend blogging party ?
:-)
Hi Catherine, If you're still in Malinalco tomorrow, maybe it's time we finally meet. I'm here until the end of the month. Call 147-1168. Jim Johnston
There is a magical air about this getaway village, starting with the foggy reflections in the pool. Old describes the view, but charming is an even better descriptor. To relax in peace and quiet...
thansk for all your comments everyone...much appreciated
Jim - would love to meet up but will have to be back in the city as I am already back at work - school term started last Thursday...do you have a house down in Malinalco?? How wonderful if you do!!- I love the place ever since i discovered it last year!!
Looks like a lovely place...and that palm frond shot is really great.
Looks like a paradise - complete with shadows and reflections. My camera would love it there (and so would I).
Inspired by one of your shots:
The Blessed Virgin
offers protection to all
who seek her favor.
Shadowy Getaway
Great shadow shots you show us!
Happy SSS!
http://foto.rudenius.se/post/2010/08/21/Shadow-Shot-Sunday-118.aspx
Oh, my! An incredible image! You always have something that has such high visual impact, which, I suppose is not only a result of your keen eye, but also living in a place that lends itself to such images.
And those weekend getaways-gosh, I am ready to hop on a plane to any one of those places!
Your shadows and reflections are just beautiful!
What a beautiful getaway...with loads of great shadows and reflections. I love your fronds one:)
Lovely shadow and reflection shots! I enjoyed all your photos. Must be a very interesting place to visit. Thanks for sharing.
Blessings!
I want such a leaves hideout from heat and sun. Lovely shots for the week!
WOW...what a neat shot, basket weave palm shadows!!!
Love your collage with all your great shots!
So profsy... love it...
Have a fun SS
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