My home town is Orizaba, in Veracruz state

Sep 08, 2019,05:30 AM
 

The name is a castilianization of the composed word Ahuilizapan in native tongue Nahuatl, which means: place of the happy waters/place of the relaxing waters/place of the leisure waters. That you can see in this glyph depicting the name:



Here you can see it in Codex Mendoza at the lower right corner:







It is located at the base of Mexico’s highest Mountain: Citlaltépetl, which means “mountain of the star”.



Because of it’s location, my town has a very nice mild humid climate. It is said that in Orizaba you can have the 4 seasons in one day.

Here are some pictures










Picture credits: all taken from internet.

That last picture is one of the former Hall named Iron Palace - Palacio de Hierro, designed by nothing les than Gustav Eiffel!

Best.

René


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It has been a superb Saturday

 
 By: renerod : September 7th, 2019-18:51
Early morning with a very nice weather in my hometown, flags flying because Independence Day is near... And of course with a nice companion on my wrist: I live downtown in the oldest part of the city And latter with the best company I could ever ask: The ...  

Unpolished ref 166.010! Edges so sharp . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 7th, 2019-19:18
. . . they could double for a knife! What a lucky strike - details, please, René. An improvised ballad from el Norte . . . . . . to celebrate Independence Day. Warmest, Art

Much appreciated dear Art 🙏🏼

 
 By: renerod : September 7th, 2019-23:01
Well, it is a very nice and unpolished seamaster chronometer, which is said to be rare in a proportion of 10 constellations for every seamaster chronometer. Case back is marked with the double ref. 168.022 - 166.028. It measures 37mm without crown. A swee...  

What a nice walk around your hometown

 
 By: AlexSunrise : September 7th, 2019-21:18
The cherry goes to being able to spend great quality time with your sidekick! Thank you for sharing with us, Abrazo, Alex

It is the best time spent, my dear Alex

 
 By: renerod : September 7th, 2019-23:02
Abrazo! René

quiz

 
 By: Weems@8 : September 7th, 2019-23:54
I wil quess it are the flags of Andora.

Guess again!!!

 
 By: renerod : September 8th, 2019-04:56
☺️☺️☺️

My home town is Orizaba, in Veracruz state

 
 By: renerod : September 8th, 2019-05:30
The name is a castilianization of the composed word Ahuilizapan in native tongue Nahuatl, which means: place of the happy waters/place of the relaxing waters/place of the leisure waters. That you can see in this glyph depicting the name: Here you can see ...  

I’m sorry, the pics got scrambled ;)

 
 By: renerod : September 8th, 2019-05:35
Here you go 2 more: Best. René ...  

Thank you for sharing these postcards of your beautiful city!

 
 By: Seeks : September 8th, 2019-01:38
And your great companion too. Superb condition👍 Best regards

Thanks for your kind comments

 
 By: renerod : September 8th, 2019-05:31
And thanks for taking the time for reading. Best. René