Neptune’s fountain in Monterrey’s Macroplaza. In the background (on the far right)
you’ll see the 250-foot tall Beacon of Commerce whose nighttime laser beam is aimed
at el Cerro de la Silla, the symbol of Monterrey. In the center background is the
bell tower of the baroque Metropolitan Cathedral (Our Lady of Monterrey).

Statue of General Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon located near the Governor’s
palace in Monterrey's Macroplaza. Cerro de la Silla is seen in the backgound.

Another view of Neptune’s Fountain in Monterrey’s Macroplaza.

The new — Beacon of Commerce — shares a stormy sky with
the old — the baroque Metropolitan Cathedral, Our Lady of Monterrey.

View from the Macroplaza.

The baroque Metropolitan Cathedral
(Our Lady of Monterrey) adjacent to the Macroplaza.

Weathered architectural window detail in the village of
San Antonio de los Alazanas, Coahuila.

Weathered barn in the village of San Antonio de los Alazanas,
Coahuila contrasting with a modern antenna in the background.

Ancira Restaurant & Hotel in Bustamonte, Nuevo Leon. The nearby caves attract
serious cave explorers as well as a group of Texas academics and
conservationists who make semi-annual visits to work on cleanup, site
maintenance and development, and comaraderie.

Famous handcrafted Bustamante bread coming out of the traditional oven.
This family-run bakery is cherished by locals and visitors alike.

This alpine golf course is part of the Monterreal Resort in the state of Coahuila. A special attraction of the resort is their ski center which uses an artificial material for the year-around 230-meter slope. A shorter beginner’s slope is perfect for youngsters or cautious adults who may prefer the fun of sliding on a large innertube.

Tom with the popular and gracious Pedro Moellar Villa in a chance meeting at the
Saltillo Governor’s palace while was photographing the historic murals on the second
floor colonnade. Pedro is the Governor’s chef as well as owner of San Pedro de
Los Gonzales Restaurante serving contemporary Mexican food, (844) 432-20-11.