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fuckyeahghosttowns: Isla de Las Muñecas / Island of the Dolls...

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:21:09 -0500

Isla de Las Muñecas / Island of the Dolls near Xochimilico in Mexico.
(via flickr)

Known as “Isla de Las Muñecas”, by the Spanish, The Island of the Dolls is perhaps the creepiest tourist attraction in Mexico. Located within an extensive network of canals, south of Mexico City, the island is a place of mystery and superstition. Almost every tree growing on the island is decorated with old, mutilated dolls that give anyone the feeling that they’re constantly being watched.

The legend that explains who and why the dolls were placed on the island goes like this:

On a small island on Teshuilo Lake, between Xochimilco and Mexico City, three young girls were playing in the area when one drowned. Of course the area become known as a haunted spot and few trespassed on the land.

A loner by the name of Julian Santana chose the place to live and honored the spirit child, said to haunt the area, with dolls. Often, Santana would find old discarded dolls to bring to the island as an offering. The dolls, tied to trees, in addition to a special alter he constructed for the child, became known by locals.

What was also learned was that Santana had a wonderful garden of fresh produce. Locals began bringing old dolls in trade for fresh vegetables. The trade increased the collection so much that the island now has an amazing collection of thousands of dolls in various stages of disintegration. Ironically, in 2001 Don Julian Santana was found dead by his nephew, in the same canal that he said the little girl drowned in.

While creepy and even morbid may be the initial reaction, there is an amazing and uplifting sense that comes from this type of legend. The island became an alter that is still being visited and decorated today. Santana’s respect for the spirit child became a way for locals to honor her as well.Some tourists who visited this place claim the dolls whisper and you must offer them a gift upon setting foot on the island, to appease their spirits.

Submission by Nieng. More photographs of this place can be found on flickr. Take a look here to view some touristic information about it.

creepy…

FUCKING STUPID PIECES OF SHIT WORK IS FRUSTRATING ME… FUCK STUPID PEOPLE!!! I HATE YOU ALL I...

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:19:07 -0500

FUCKING STUPID PIECES OF SHIT WORK IS FRUSTRATING ME… FUCK STUPID PEOPLE!!! I HATE YOU ALL I...

theworldwelivein: Hong Kong (via nuzz) SICK!!! love night...

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:23:50 -0500

theworldwelivein:

Hong Kong (via nuzz)

SICK!!! love night photos

theworldwelivein: Tulip fields just outside Alkmaar,...

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:59:02 -0500

theworldwelivein:

Tulip fields just outside Alkmaar, North-Holland, Netherlands
© Allard One

UMMMMMM….. WOW

St. Patrick's Day parade

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:05:49 -0500

St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Montreal on Sunday!!! It is going to be a fun time!!! plus with it...

gamefreaksnz: Comics and Illustrations by Agent-X (a.k.a. Scott...

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:27:15 -0500

gamefreaksnz:

Comics and Illustrations by Agent-X (a.k.a. Scott Hampson)

HAHAHAH

gamefreaksnz: 1min teaser to upcoming short film, Frame...

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:26:17 -0500

gamefreaksnz:

1min teaser to upcoming short film, Frame 137.

The film is a sci-fi action piece based on the work of James O’Barr creator of the Crow, and made with his permission.

The film was shot on the RED using Lomo Anamorphic Lens over a weekend. Sam ransom the ten year old boy who plays Jonny Z, the films hero, notably performed all his own stunts including the fire breathing and wire-work, some of which is showcased in the Teaser.

The music used in the teaser, was also very generously recorded for the film by Nick Oliveri and Dave Grohl my sincerest thanks guys.

You can follow the release of the short film and the development of the feature on facebook.com/frame137film
or on Twitter
twitter.com/frame137