http://gallery.donanthony.com/main.php http://gallery.donanthony.com/main.php?g2_itemId=7275 7275 Bus ride from Xalapa to Veracruz http://gallery.donanthony.com/main.php?g2_itemId=7278 7278 As we come down the mountain, the land is drier than at the higher elevation. http://gallery.donanthony.com/main.php?g2_itemId=7281 7281 http://gallery.donanthony.com/main.php?g2_itemId=7284 7284 http://gallery.donanthony.com/main.php?g2_itemId=7287 7287 As we near the coast, obvious signs of irrigation appear. http://gallery.donanthony.com/main.php?g2_itemId=7290 7290 The source is a river just north of Veracruz city. http://gallery.donanthony.com/main.php?g2_itemId=7293 7293 Water treatment, I assume for the city of Veracruz. http://gallery.donanthony.com/main.php?g2_itemId=7296 7296 Mall on north side of the city http://gallery.donanthony.com/main.php?g2_itemId=7299 7299 My $150 peso room (around 12 US) at the Amporo Hotel just 1 block off city center. Old but very very clean. http://gallery.donanthony.com/main.php?g2_itemId=7302 7302 http://gallery.donanthony.com/main.php?g2_itemId=7305 7305 http://gallery.donanthony.com/main.php?g2_itemId=7308 7308 Zocalo - city center http://gallery.donanthony.com/main.php?g2_itemId=7311 7311 http://gallery.donanthony.com/main.php?g2_itemId=7314 7314 Cafes on the Zocalo http://gallery.donanthony.com/main.php?g2_itemId=7317 7317 http://gallery.donanthony.com/main.php?g2_itemId=6776 6776 http://gallery.donanthony.com/main.php?g2_itemId=6780 6780 http://gallery.donanthony.com/main.php?g2_itemId=6783 6783 http://gallery.donanthony.com/main.php?g2_itemId=6786 6786 Many side alleys off the main Zocalo, all have their activities. http://gallery.donanthony.com/main.php?g2_itemId=6789 6789 Strange looking Hawaii Hotel in the background is on walkway to the strolling pier walk. http://gallery.donanthony.com/main.php?g2_itemId=6792 6792 Pass the artisan shops on the way to strolling pier walk. http://gallery.donanthony.com/main.php?g2_itemId=6795 6795 Take a left and we see the scenic pier walk, artisan shops to left. http://gallery.donanthony.com/main.php?g2_itemId=6798 6798 http://gallery.donanthony.com/main.php?g2_itemId=6801 6801 http://gallery.donanthony.com/main.php?g2_itemId=6804 6804 Views off the pier walk