Another week ends, another trip complete, and more prayers for no broken down planes or weather related delays. This week in Chihuahua, Mexico has been pretty good. The purpose of this trip was to share best practices with mis hermanos y hermanas and hopefully take back some knowledge to my plant. I believe the objective was accomplished. To take advantage of the beautiful day here a co-worker and I took a tour of the city. Chihuahua is rife with history - a lot of which doesn't make it into our textbooks in the United States. Much of the formation of Mexico came about in the state of Chihuahua
- the capital had at one time been here because the president at the time wanted to be closer to the US to beseech President Lincoln for assistance during revolutionary times. If it weren't for the Civil War and his assassination Lincoln may have gotten involved. He is even depicted in a mural of Chihuahua history as one of three great leaders in the Americas because of his stance against slavery. During our tour we got to see the home of Pancho Villa, and a large mansion that was used as his headquarters. This mansion was started in 1907 by a rich engineer who built it in honor of a young girl he loved. He was in his 60's and she in her 20's, and she would not marry him unless he built her a house. He obliged and started construction, hiring a Colombian architect who took 3 years to design and build the home. It is beautiful inside, with wood carvings and ornate ceilings and walls. The engineer had the face of his beloved carved into the trim in several rooms. It was during
the 3 years of construction that the girl decided she did not want to marry him. He continued to build the house anyway. It is now under the control of the University of Chihuahua as a museum and art gallery. I also learned today that actor Anthony Quinn is from Chihuahua. I am staying at the Westin Soberano, which sits on a very high piece of land on the outskirts of downtown. There are a few malls out this direction, as well as restaurants, hotels, and shopping centers. The University of Chihuahua is just around the corner, as well as the city's new soccer arena. This city is in stark contrast of Juarez - it is clean, safe, friendly. There is still a slight haze over the city due to the many industrial parks and plants in the area, but in general it is a very nice place.
Another week ends, another trip complete, and more prayers for no broken down planes or weather related delays. This week in Chihuahua, Mexico has been pretty good. The purpose of this trip was to share best practices with mis hermanos y hermanas and hopefully take back some knowledge to my plant. I believe the objective was accomplished. To take advantage of the beautiful day here a co-worker and I took a tour of the city. Chihuahua is rife with history - a lot of which doesn't make it into our textbooks in the United States. Much of the formation of Mexico came about in the state of Chihuahua 
- the capital had at one time been here because the president at the time wanted to be closer to the US to beseech President Lincoln for assistance during revolutionary times. If it weren't for the Civil War and his assassination Lincoln may have gotten involved. He is even depicted in a mural of Chihuahua history as one of three great leaders in the Americas because of his stance against slavery. During our tour we got to see the home of Pancho Villa, and a large mansion that was used as his headquarters. This mansion was started in 1907 by a rich engineer who built it in honor of a young girl he loved. He was in his 60's and she in her 20's, and she would not marry him unless he built her a house. He obliged and started construction, hiring a Colombian architect who took 3 years to design and build the home. It is beautiful inside, with wood carvings and ornate ceilings and walls. The engineer had the face of his beloved carved into the trim in several rooms. It was during 
the 3 years of construction that the girl decided she did not want to marry him. He continued to build the house anyway. It is now under the control of the University of Chihuahua as a museum and art gallery. I also learned today that actor Anthony Quinn is from Chihuahua. I am staying at the Westin Soberano, which sits on a very high piece of land on the outskirts of downtown. There are a few malls out this direction, as well as restaurants, hotels, and shopping centers. The University of Chihuahua is just around the corner, as well as the city's new soccer arena. This city is in stark contrast of Juarez - it is clean, safe, friendly. There is still a slight haze over the city due to the many industrial parks and plants in the area, but in general it is a very nice place.
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