Since we had a free day on Friday (we only have a 4-day school week during the summer), Elias (faculty teaching Spanish) and I led a hike outside of town to a place up on the mountain-top called
Valenciana. Historically, Guanajuato prospered because it used to be a mining town. Today, many ruins from these mines are left throughout the outer parts of the town for people to see. On our hike, we came across the Elephant Mine (not that you can miss it), a HUGE old mine known for its structural significance and its flying buttresses.
I remember seeing this mine when I first visited Guanajuato. The only difference was that 10 years ago it was surrounded by trees, bushes, the trail was faint, and people were able to sit on the walls of the mine. Now, the perimeter is entirely blocked off, the area is under construction to make room for a golf course and a five-star resort.
Figures.
Since we had a free day on Friday (we only have a 4-day school week during the summer), Elias (faculty teaching Spanish) and I led a hike outside of town to a place up on the mountain-top called Valenciana. Historically, Guanajuato prospered because it used to be a mining town. Today, many ruins from these mines are left throughout the outer parts of the town for people to see. On our hike, we came across the Elephant Mine (not that you can miss it), a HUGE old mine known for its structural significance and its flying buttresses.
I remember seeing this mine when I first visited Guanajuato. The only difference was that 10 years ago it was surrounded by trees, bushes, the trail was faint, and people were able to sit on the walls of the mine. Now, the perimeter is entirely blocked off, the area is under construction to make room for a golf course and a five-star resort. Figures.
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