Suites Del Angel, Mexico City

The Floating Gardens of Mexico City

Advantages: Unique day or half day trip
Disadvantages: A fair distance out of town

Having lived in Mexico City since the start of July, I can't believe it's taken me over 3 months to visit this place, since it's one of the most famous attractions in the city and has been since the 1920s. Xochimilco (soch-ee-milk-oh) is an area located to the south of the city, known for its series of canals, the remains of old Lake Xochimilco. Quick trivia here, this was home to canoeing and rowing competitions when Mexico hosted the Olympics back in 1968. ~ Getting There and When To Go ~ Xochimilco isn't just a bit south of the city, it's a long way away, so much so that it took me over an hour to get there and I already live south of the centre. Metros only run as far as Tasqueña (end of Line 2, the blue one) and from there you can either catch the Tren Ligero ("electric train" or as I would call it...a tram) or take ...

zoe_page 21.10.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Xochimilco, Mexico City

Is there a City of Angels?

Advantages: Amazing Music
Disadvantages: some repetition

Hi Ciao! Sorry I haven't been around for a while, back I'm back with a review that I feel quite passionate about, and I want to share with all you lovely people! For those of you who don't know, music is a very big part of my life, and I am currently part of a project that is putting on a musical in my hometown, and it is called City of Angels. Firstly- I'm going to point out that I'm not referring to the Nicholas Cage film of the same name! Now, I guess you all want to know the storyline of what I think is a bit of an awesome musical? (the information I give you is partly from own knowledge, and www.wikipedia.org) . The show is set in the 1940s, which is an era I love, especially with the clothes and the gorgeous looks! Twas a very sexy era, with full pouting red lips, and beautifully styled hair, with sexy dresses. Anyway ...

MissTopaz 04.09.2007 · Read full review
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Review of City Of Angels - Original London Cast

City of Angels

Advantages: Good acting, interesting premise
Disadvantages: The ending cheats you out of a better movie

Director: Brad Siberling Cast: Nicolas Cage, Meg Ryan, Dennis Franz, Andre Braugher Story: Seth, one of many celestials who cast a watchful eye over the ‘City of Angels’, becomes infatuated with a young doctor called Maggie. As his feelings toward her intensify he realises that he will have to make a life changing decision... Based loosely on ‘’Wings of desire’, Wim Wenders angelical tale, ‘City of Angels’ is an Americanised, modern day take on Wender’s original masterwork. The first thing that grabs you is the films’ depiction of Los Angeles. Siberling draws the viewer into a warm, inviting L.A. which is intoxicated with atmospheric ambience. Flickering rays of sunshine reflecting off high rises, accompanied with shots of angels gracefully strolling atop the cities dizzy ...

Crib79 07.02.2004 · Read full review
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Review of City Of Angels (DVD)