The view from the Hacienda terrace, Campeche.  This city was founded in 1540 by San Francisco de Campeche atop the pre-existing Mayan city of Canpech, also known as "Kimpech".  Being an important port city after European settlement, Campeche was often the target of pirates and buccaneers, hence the ever-standing fortification walls around the old city.

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This was an unforgettable day for me!!  I fell from this balcony earlier this morning and hit the head of a man on the street.  He picked me up and told his friend, "¡Si está lloviendo kitsch in México!"  ("It's raining kitsch in Mexico!")

To illustrate his point, the photo below.  Don't try to find me, but I am there...