Category Archives: Telling a Story

At the Xochicalco Pyramids

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

  We went to the Archaeological Monument of Xochicalco, which features the ruins of a huge commercial and religious center of the Olmeca-Xicallanca people. There is a museum and extensive excavated ruins of what once was a very large town … Continue reading →

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Climbing up to Tepoztlan Pyramid

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

Tepoztlan is a small town near Cuernavaca with many attractions, including a gorgeous path up its rocky mountainside to the remains of an old Toltec pyramid. Today it was filled with families enjoying their Saturday by climbing up the mountain … Continue reading →

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In the Pool

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

   I drew this the other day and then painted it tonight from a photo. I liked the reflections on the water and the way the rectangles of the pool, windows and building framed the figure. I wanted to capture … Continue reading →

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Cuernavaca Cathedral and the Guide

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

  Another impressive sight in Cuernavaca is the cathedral, part of which was first built in the early 16th century. It has been added to and remodeled many times over in the five centuries since it then. We went by … Continue reading →

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End of Another Day

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

Spanish classes and then visiting the Borda Garden here in Cuernavaca made the quiet of the home where we are staying even more enjoyable this evening. This sketch is very similar to one I did a few days ago, but … Continue reading →

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Homework Time

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

This Spanish course that the five of us are taking is really great. Not only are we learning Spanish in small groups, but we also have homework. This means my four fellow students are holding relatively still this evening while … Continue reading →

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By the Cool of the Pool

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Sarah Sullivan

The weather here is hard to beat, but even so, after walking about Cuernavaca it was delightful to relax in the shade by the pool. My goal with this sketch, as with yesterday’s, was just to capture the moment.  This … Continue reading →

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