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fallout!

frantic citizens of Mexico's capitol rush to escape nuclear holocaust *

schmooze!

No trip to a foreign capitol is complete without an Independence Day potluck and chili cookoff at the US ambassador's house. *

nod and smile

Ambassador Tony Garza is the quintessential cardboard cutout diplomat. Nod and smile. Old time cowboy buddy of W. *

slick

the ambassador's house, like most of the houses in this upscale neighborhood, is a slick 1960's setup of horizontal planes and glass... *

...with a view of this chateau across the canyon... *

...and a great backyard for an all-night game of capture the flag! *

my surrogate friends from the embassy

Cynthia, Johnny O, Javert, Jesse, and Debbie. Thanks to all of you for taking care of this homeless vagabond! *

shameless plug

No embassy function is complete without free handouts from campaigning business interests. A latino Ronald McDonald showed up as well to charm the children. *

I have spent hours marvelling at the incredible architecture that fills this enormous city.... *

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...did you enjoy it as much as me? *

I thought I was about to witness a suicide from Chris's apartment... *

...but fortunately he was just checking out places to hang a sign! *