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Wrocław Poland is one of only a very few cities in Europe that still employs a Lamplighter. He can be found at dusk in a section of Wroclaw called Cathedral Island. This is the oldest part of the city and is home to the majestic Wroclaw Cathedral. It also features several other churches, colorful old buildings, and quaint cobblestone streets. Every evening, the lamplighter appears and manually lights all of Cathedral Island's gas street lamps using a long torch. This is certainly one of the most unique things to see in Wroclaw.

Since today is Cinco de Mayo, I thought I would share images from my recent visit to Fort Loreto in Puebla Mexico. This is the site of a battle that occurred on May 5th, 1852 called the Battle of Puebla. During the battle, a small Mexican army defeated a much larger invading French force. Cinco De Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day - a common misperception. In Mexico, it celebrates this David vs Goliath victory in Puebla. In the US, it has evolved into a celebration of Mexican-American heritage

If you are visiting Puebla, then visiting the hilltop Fort is worth your time. The fort is now a museum that displays artifacts from the battle and teaches you quite a bit about Mexico's history during those times. The site is not crowded. I pretty much had it to myself. And across the street is a park that offers some great views out across Puebla.