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Lewis the Lion visits the mysterious Pyramids of Teotihuacan
The site where the Teotihuacan Pyramids stand is sometimes called the ‘City of the Gods’ and it is one of the biggest and most important cities of ancient Mexico. It lies not far outside of Mexico City and Lewis the … Continue reading →
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Lewis visits the most religious site in the Americas: the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
After Lewis the Lion had happily visited some of the Aztec archeological remains in the heart of Mexico City, he was taken to a very special place for Mexican Roman Catholics just a few miles away. Like most of South … Continue reading →
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Lewis the Lion tracks down some Aztec ruins: El Templo Mayor
Right behind the main cathedral, Lewis the Lion hit gold as he found what he was hoping to find in Mexico City: the excavation site of Aztec’s main temple, el Templo Mayor (the main temple) and its Sacred Precinct. Modern … Continue reading →
Lewis the Lion discovers the delights of Mexican food and drink
Lewis the Lion arrived at Mexico City airport and a wave of excitement (or was that hunger?) hit him! He knew that Mexico had a worldwide reputation for its fabulous food and he felt ready to try some. So, he … Continue reading →
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Maths and the Mexican currency
Lewis the Lion discovered that the currency used in Mexico is the Mexican peso (often written as MXP for short). Here is a picture of the notes and coins used in Mexico. The conversion is this: 1 Mexican peso = … Continue reading →
Lewis the Lion explores Mexico City
Apart from the central square, the Zócalo, Lewis the Lion had fun wandering around the bustling city centre of Mexico City. He even spotted a Mexican celebrity on one such stroll. Apparently, Danielo, is a judge on a show like … Continue reading →
Lewis the Lion’s heart soars with the kites in the Zócalo
So, it was funny to think that just a few days before, Lewis the Lion had been on the remotest island on the planet, Easter Island but here he was now in the world’s most populated city and Mexico’s capital, … Continue reading →
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Lewis the Lion gets his first wash
As you already know from some of Lewis the Lion’s previous stories, lions are cats and aren’t great fans of water. As it was though, Lewis had now been travelling around with Helen for six months now and was looking … Continue reading →
Lewis the Lion says farewell to South America
The day had finally come. It was the first of August and Lewis the Lion knew it was time for the next stage of his worldwide adventure. He was bound for Mexico City in North America. (This in itself surprised … Continue reading →
Lewis the Lion discovers South American music
Well there was definitely one song that sticks out in Lewis the Lion’s mind as he travelled through South America as it was played over and over again all over South America for the whole six months that he was … Continue reading →