The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Go.Nijntje]

Part 9!!!

After returning from our trip, we decided to do something else after eating.

So we went to see a "halloween" style scare show at the local cementery. All related to old legends and scary mexican histories.

Things didnt go well as I got my first scare in the unusual way. I almost fainted when I tough that I had lost my ticket! D:
But after searching all my pockets found it.

The trail was so so..

The first scares were good and original but it dragged on and became repetitive.
Actors were so so, some good some bad, and so did the special effects.

Photos of some of the actors:

View attachment 249825


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So in general it was ok. Not that scary at the end. (even if my sister was pretty much destroying my hand with her screaming pinches lol)

After that, we went back and went to bed for our last day.

We decided to use wake up early so we could get a meal then immediately get to a quick tour of the town of Pachuca on a tour bus. (BAD IDEA, Ill explain later). So we could get a quick snoop before we had to take our bus back to Mexico city and then directly to the airport for our flight.


We had our buffet then we waited. I had packed my entire camera gear just in case (another bad idea). Then went to take the bus.. turns out the first bus already took off and we had to wait a few hours for the next one.
So we bought tickets and went to the Museo de Mineria.

The Museum started with a nice video explaining the history of mining in detail. Then we moved to see the rocks, ores and other formations that they seen in the mountain range of Pachuca and its mining areas.
A lot of these rocks were gorgeous and very interesting.

They also had diagrams, imitations and older equipment related to mining all divided into rooms which were separated by date.
From the ancient native mining, to the modern US and Canadian mining systems.

After we were done, we ran back to get to the tour. Which was finally filling and ready to go.

The Tour took a bit to get going but then we got moved.

Now, my complains.. The bus was GOING TOO FAST on the important areas and GOING TOO SLOW because of traffic.
So since the bus has a "fixed" timeline that they cant go farter.. we lost minutes in dumb traffic.. thus not allowing us to see the important stuff better.

We visited:

• Oldests churches in town.
• Some monuments.
• Old palaces.
• Some viewing points.

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And the oldest church which is tiny and now repaired on most of its fascents. Still retaining its very old original tower topper.
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After visiting the town areas, we moved towards the road high in the mountains. To get to the famous "Cristo" monument. Which is a monument very similar to the famous Brazil's Cristo Redentor.

Now this ****es me off, because of traffic and other stuff.. they said we only had 10 minutes to view everything. not even 15 is the minimum to see all this area.. since its SO BIG and you can get up to the Cristo using stairs.

By the time I managed to take a few photos, they were hurrying to pick us up.. infact I was barely containing my anger when the f***** driver was claxoning us and already trying to drive without us.

I barely could take photos, I could NOT take photos of various angles or views I wanted.
And turns out, we were only 7 goddarn minutes on top before they were moving us away.

Should have hired a private tour, a few pesos more expensive but all the time of the world.



The statue:
View attachment 249834


The area is pretty big, id say its the size of a soccer stadium not counting the parking lot.
Lots of stairs as well.
And 2 supporting buildings.

There are also some camping and picnic areas nearby.
View attachment 249835
Check the size: https://www.google.com.mx/maps/plac...8d6161a556c3e3!8m2!3d20.0718839!4d-98.7716573

And a video taken not by me.




After this, it was time to pack bags.
We returned to the hotel, packed our bags and we went our way to the Terminal.

Our bus took quite a bit as there was a lot of traffic.

The good thing is, this bus took you straight to the airport terminal.

So it was easy to check out and get inside the airport.
We ate some food inside before boarding and returning home.

The flight was uneventful.


Aaand the end!!

When I saw the Cristo statue I got confused because it looks just like the one in Rio.
Thank you for sharing such an interesting and amazing trip.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Working remotely is not an option in my line of work unfortunately. I am leaving Zurich to go to The Netherlands on 20 December to celebrate the holidays with my family. I will go to WDW leaving Amsterdam on the 16th arriving in Orlando on the 17th of January.(I am super excited) and back in London beginning of February. Which is when I will start looking for a new job.
I can deal with a week of awkwardness seeing I have so much to look forward to.

Good luck finding a new job! Hopefully it won’t take long for you. Seeing how much your current boss likes you, you must be a valuable worker.
Yes, your coming month does sound exciting!

 

[Go.Nijntje]

Good luck finding a new job! Hopefully it won’t take long for you. Seeing how much your current boss likes you, you must be a valuable worker.
Yes, your coming month does sound exciting!

Thank you, not to sound conceited but I am good at my job and I have a resume and references to proof it. I should be able to find something in London, it is just too early to start looking as I won't be available for interviews until beginning of February.

 

[Figgy1]

Part 9!!!

After returning from our trip, we decided to do something else after eating.

So we went to see a "halloween" style scare show at the local cementery. All related to old legends and scary mexican histories.

Things didnt go well as I got my first scare in the unusual way. I almost fainted when I tough that I had lost my ticket! D:
But after searching all my pockets found it.

The trail was so so..

The first scares were good and original but it dragged on and became repetitive.
Actors were so so, some good some bad, and so did the special effects.

Photos of some of the actors:

View attachment 249825


View attachment 249826

So in general it was ok. Not that scary at the end. (even if my sister was pretty much destroying my hand with her screaming pinches lol)

After that, we went back and went to bed for our last day.

We decided to use wake up early so we could get a meal then immediately get to a quick tour of the town of Pachuca on a tour bus. (BAD IDEA, Ill explain later). So we could get a quick snoop before we had to take our bus back to Mexico city and then directly to the airport for our flight.


We had our buffet then we waited. I had packed my entire camera gear just in case (another bad idea). Then went to take the bus.. turns out the first bus already took off and we had to wait a few hours for the next one.
So we bought tickets and went to the Museo de Mineria.

The Museum started with a nice video explaining the history of mining in detail. Then we moved to see the rocks, ores and other formations that they seen in the mountain range of Pachuca and its mining areas.
A lot of these rocks were gorgeous and very interesting.

They also had diagrams, imitations and older equipment related to mining all divided into rooms which were separated by date.
From the ancient native mining, to the modern US and Canadian mining systems.

After we were done, we ran back to get to the tour. Which was finally filling and ready to go.

The Tour took a bit to get going but then we got moved.

Now, my complains.. The bus was GOING TOO FAST on the important areas and GOING TOO SLOW because of traffic.
So since the bus has a "fixed" timeline that they cant go farter.. we lost minutes in dumb traffic.. thus not allowing us to see the important stuff better.

We visited:

• Oldests churches in town.
• Some monuments.
• Old palaces.
• Some viewing points.

View attachment 249828

View attachment 249829

View attachment 249830

View attachment 249831

View attachment 249832
And the oldest church which is tiny and now repaired on most of its fascents. Still retaining its very old original tower topper.
View attachment 249833

After visiting the town areas, we moved towards the road high in the mountains. To get to the famous "Cristo" monument. Which is a monument very similar to the famous Brazil's Cristo Redentor.

Now this ****es me off, because of traffic and other stuff.. they said we only had 10 minutes to view everything. not even 15 is the minimum to see all this area.. since its SO BIG and you can get up to the Cristo using stairs.

By the time I managed to take a few photos, they were hurrying to pick us up.. infact I was barely containing my anger when the f***** driver was claxoning us and already trying to drive without us.

I barely could take photos, I could NOT take photos of various angles or views I wanted.
And turns out, we were only 7 goddarn minutes on top before they were moving us away.

Should have hired a private tour, a few pesos more expensive but all the time of the world.



The statue:
View attachment 249834


The area is pretty big, id say its the size of a soccer stadium not counting the parking lot.
Lots of stairs as well.
And 2 supporting buildings.

There are also some camping and picnic areas nearby.
View attachment 249835
Check the size: https://www.google.com.mx/maps/plac...8d6161a556c3e3!8m2!3d20.0718839!4d-98.7716573

And a video taken not by me.




After this, it was time to pack bags.
We returned to the hotel, packed our bags and we went our way to the Terminal.

Our bus took quite a bit as there was a lot of traffic.

The good thing is, this bus took you straight to the airport terminal.

So it was easy to check out and get inside the airport.
We ate some food inside before boarding and returning home.

The flight was uneventful.


Aaand the end!!

Thank you again for another wonderful TR with even better pics.

 

[Pixieish]

Thank you, not to sound conceited but I am good at my job and I have a resume and references to proof it. I should be able to find something in London, it is just too early to start looking as I won't be available for interviews until beginning of February.

Best of luck!! Also, I would probably use the awkwardness to have some fun.

 

[Figgy1]

Wish me luck I have the blowers set up in hopes that all the carp will go to @MinnieM123 tomorrow. Right now it's not looking good at all the teachers sent home tomorrow's work

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Wish me luck I have the blowers set up in hopes that all the carp will go to @MinnieM123 tomorrow. Right now it's not looking good at all the teachers sent home tomorrow's work

Huh? Did I miss something?

 

[Figgy1]

Huh? Did I miss something?

There's a clipper system coming through and you may be south enough to miss it. Keeping my fingers crossed for you

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

There's a clipper system coming through and you may be south enough to miss it. Keeping my fingers crossed for you

Just checked. They have us with a large probability of less than an inch tomorrow and Thursday. It is way too early for this type of weather.

 

[Figgy1]

Just checked. They have us with a large probability of less than an inch tomorrow and Thursday. It is way too early for this type of weather.

Sympathy like. I'm sitting on the ice/snow line. It could be mostly ice. about 8+ inches of snow or a combo

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Sympathy like. I'm sitting on the ice/snow line. It could be mostly ice. about 8+ inches of snow or a combo

Major sympathy like. I hope that it heads to @MinnieM123 instead. She can handle it. Hopefully the boys won't have a snow day so soon into the school year. It doesn't bode well for the rest of the winter. Hoping for the best though. Maybe just a rough December, but a nice warm January and February. One can hope.

 

[Figgy1]

Major sympathy like. I hope that it heads to @MinnieM123 instead. She can handle it. Hopefully the boys won't have a snow day so soon into the school year. It doesn't bode well for the rest of the winter. Hoping for the best though. Maybe just a rough December, but a nice warm January and February. One can hope.

I'm hoping for a warm winter

 

[Figgy1]

If the worst happens we'll finish decorating tomorrow and bake cookies.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

If the worst happens we'll finish decorating tomorrow and bake cookies.

Are the cookies vegan?

 

[BAChicagoGal]

I finished up my Christmas shopping at the Dollar Store today. They have the greatest supply of candy, and Christmas essentials. My side of the family Christmas get together is this coming Sunday, and my husband's side of the family comes on Christmas Eve. I bought gift bags, instead of wrapping paper, so now I am all set. Cheyenne got a lot of great stuff for her little cousins. It's so much fun shopping for the little ones. Cheyenne is my grandson's girlfriend, and I am getting pretty attached to having her around.

 

[Go.Nijntje]

Best of luck!! Also, I would probably use the awkwardness to have some fun.

I wouldn't know how to have fun with this but I am open to suggestions.

I'm hoping for a warm winter

Me too. Best of luck tomorrow, I hope the weather isn't as bad as predicted.

 

[Pixieish]

I wouldn't know how to have fun with this but I am open to suggestions.


Me too. Best of luck tomorrow, I hope the weather isn't as bad as predicted.

Oh, I would just be goofy as all get-out to make things even more awkward, then make jokes about the awkward and bring it out into the open. I'm basically a pro at social awkwardness and laughing at and making fun of myself about it almost always eases tension.

 

[MinnieM123]

Part 9!!!

After returning from our trip, we decided to do something else after eating.

So we went to see a "halloween" style scare show at the local cementery. All related to old legends and scary mexican histories.

Things didnt go well as I got my first scare in the unusual way. I almost fainted when I tough that I had lost my ticket! D:
But after searching all my pockets found it.

The trail was so so..

The first scares were good and original but it dragged on and became repetitive.
Actors were so so, some good some bad, and so did the special effects.

Photos of some of the actors:

View attachment 249825


View attachment 249826

So in general it was ok. Not that scary at the end. (even if my sister was pretty much destroying my hand with her screaming pinches lol)

After that, we went back and went to bed for our last day.

We decided to use wake up early so we could get a meal then immediately get to a quick tour of the town of Pachuca on a tour bus. (BAD IDEA, Ill explain later). So we could get a quick snoop before we had to take our bus back to Mexico city and then directly to the airport for our flight.


We had our buffet then we waited. I had packed my entire camera gear just in case (another bad idea). Then went to take the bus.. turns out the first bus already took off and we had to wait a few hours for the next one.
So we bought tickets and went to the Museo de Mineria.

The Museum started with a nice video explaining the history of mining in detail. Then we moved to see the rocks, ores and other formations that they seen in the mountain range of Pachuca and its mining areas.
A lot of these rocks were gorgeous and very interesting.

They also had diagrams, imitations and older equipment related to mining all divided into rooms which were separated by date.
From the ancient native mining, to the modern US and Canadian mining systems.

After we were done, we ran back to get to the tour. Which was finally filling and ready to go.

The Tour took a bit to get going but then we got moved.

Now, my complains.. The bus was GOING TOO FAST on the important areas and GOING TOO SLOW because of traffic.
So since the bus has a "fixed" timeline that they cant go farter.. we lost minutes in dumb traffic.. thus not allowing us to see the important stuff better.

We visited:

• Oldests churches in town.
• Some monuments.
• Old palaces.
• Some viewing points.

View attachment 249828

View attachment 249829

View attachment 249830

View attachment 249831

View attachment 249832
And the oldest church which is tiny and now repaired on most of its fascents. Still retaining its very old original tower topper.
View attachment 249833

After visiting the town areas, we moved towards the road high in the mountains. To get to the famous "Cristo" monument. Which is a monument very similar to the famous Brazil's Cristo Redentor.

Now this ****es me off, because of traffic and other stuff.. they said we only had 10 minutes to view everything. not even 15 is the minimum to see all this area.. since its SO BIG and you can get up to the Cristo using stairs.

By the time I managed to take a few photos, they were hurrying to pick us up.. infact I was barely containing my anger when the f***** driver was claxoning us and already trying to drive without us.

I barely could take photos, I could NOT take photos of various angles or views I wanted.
And turns out, we were only 7 goddarn minutes on top before they were moving us away.

Should have hired a private tour, a few pesos more expensive but all the time of the world.



The statue:
View attachment 249834


The area is pretty big, id say its the size of a soccer stadium not counting the parking lot.
Lots of stairs as well.
And 2 supporting buildings.

There are also some camping and picnic areas nearby.
View attachment 249835
Check the size: https://www.google.com.mx/maps/plac...8d6161a556c3e3!8m2!3d20.0718839!4d-98.7716573

And a video taken not by me.




After this, it was time to pack bags.
We returned to the hotel, packed our bags and we went our way to the Terminal.

Our bus took quite a bit as there was a lot of traffic.

The good thing is, this bus took you straight to the airport terminal.

So it was easy to check out and get inside the airport.
We ate some food inside before boarding and returning home.

The flight was uneventful.


Aaand the end!!

Wow. That was fascinating and very different. Thank you so much for sharing this trip with us!! I learn things from your TRs.

 

[MinnieM123]

I'm hoping for a warm winter

That's a bit of an oxymoron. Winter is not warm; it is cold and that's why I like it!!

 

[MinnieM123]

I finished up my Christmas shopping at the Dollar Store today. They have the greatest supply of candy, and Christmas essentials. My side of the family Christmas get together is this coming Sunday, and my husband's side of the family comes on Christmas Eve. I bought gift bags, instead of wrapping paper, so now I am all set. Cheyenne got a lot of great stuff for her little cousins. It's so much fun shopping for the little ones. Cheyenne is my grandson's girlfriend, and I am getting pretty attached to having her around.

Sounds like you're in great shape for the holidays! Now you can relax and enjoy all the festivities leading up to Christmas.