A cross with a view

My kids sent these lovely photos from Zihuatanejo (pronounced zeewha-tan-ay-hoe” and often shortened to “Zihua”) Mexico.

The once sleepy fishing village was made famous in “The Shawshank Redemption,” when the Tim Robbins' character Andy Dufresne escapes prison and heads straight to his dream paradise, Zihuatanejo. Because of the movie this small town is now a tourist destination.

This vantage point, with a wonderful view of the protected waters of Bahía de Zihuatanejo includes a cross with a legend. It seems that long ago a family drove off a cliff on their way down to the beach and they were miraculously saved. They had this cross built as an offering to celebrate their good fortune.

The color of the steps changes dramatically from pink to terra cotta as the sun gets lower in the sky.

And I thought a good way to conclude this series of photos was with a shadow!

We hope you enjoyed these photos!

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The photos are really amazing. It was nicely captured and the shadows adds beauty in it. ❣

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Wow! What a spectacularly beautiful place!!! And that view!!! Impressive!
Love the shadow you’ve captured ;-)
!LOLZ
!PIZZA
!INDEED
!WEIRD
!BBH
!ALIVE
!HOPE

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Thank you! They have been sending me some wonderful photos. I'll be sharing more.

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Good morning, dear friend @melinda010100

What beautiful photos your loved ones sent you. The place is gorgeous, and full of history.

What beautiful views there are from up there.

Beautiful photographs.

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Thanks so much, my friend! I have been enjoying the photos they are sending.

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The colours of Mexican architecture always amaze me. These pink/orange walls looks great.

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I agree! I love how the color changes in the light.

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I love that movie! The pictures are beautiful! Nice shadow captured 😊
!PIZZA

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Cool, they got some shades that could enter the contest.

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Beautiful view especially the shadows

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The wonderful abundance of this beautiful city is a joy to behold. Visiting such places with your kids is really fun. But there is an opportunity to visit the beach. The beautiful rays of light allow a view of the honey. But I like pink color very much. Although the stairs look very beautiful but there are traditions in these stairs.

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A place that looks quite touristy in the photos. Although the name piques my curiosity, and I have trouble pronouncing it correctly, even though my native language is Spanish (personal laughter). 😅👍✝️

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I get the impression that it is touristy now! Nice hotels and great restaurants.

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Amazing shot the reflection of light on the stairs is magical, the view is also very beautiful. Seeing this picture I immediately imagine how peaceful it is to be there at sunset. I think this place is a perfect place to reflect and enjoy the beauty of nature's wonders. Thank you for sharing this beauty, happy Tuesday mom🥰

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Wow, what a beautiful place♥️
A cross with the added view of the sunset makes the atmosphere more calm and enjoyable.

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Such a monumental photos from them, nice one.

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Wonderful photos. Love the shots of the cross and tie in to Shawshank Redemption. I love that movie.
The chemistry between Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins is awesome. I watched it recently and had forgotten the disturbing, violent, real portrayal of prison life. I guess I have a selective memory. Or maybe I could just watch Morgan Freeman in anything and enjoy it 🙂

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Thanks! I need to re-watch it. It has been years since I last saw it.

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What a beautiful sight,The building is very amazingly interesting, what a beautiful building with shadows ,That last shadow was so amazing mom❤️

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What a beautiful place! I used to love going to Mexico, but since the whole cartel business popped up I haven't been there for years. That sure is a really nice place!

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Yeah I worry each time they go down there, but what can I say. I haven't been there in years either.

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The way to cross looks so spiritually positive and beautiful and the shots of the sunset also are beautiful. 🫶🏼😊

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Thanks! The golden light really looks wonderful in the photos.

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That looks wonderful! And the cross casted a wonderful shadow too! Your kids are excellent at taking beautiful shadows

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Oh wow great shots. All the terra cotta and palm trees make me miss Mexico and want to be back. A little escape during a cool day where spring is still fighting to get its feet down!

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Thanks! Mexico especially looks good as we wait for spring in the northern parts of the world!

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