Three-wheeled human-powered scooters (motonetas in Mexican Spanish) and small-engine motorcycles are becoming a significant part of Mexico’s major urban areas. They can be seen in smaller cities and even more rural areas.
Water Delivery
Three-wheeler Transport Vehicle
The golden pheasant, also known as the Chinese pheasant, and the colorful rainbow pheasant is at Sylvan Heights Bird Park. In Chinese culture, the golden pheasant is considered the ancestor of the phoenix and represents auspiciousness. In the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), the robes of high-ranked bureaucrats were emblazoned with images of the golden pheasant as a symbol of their power and authority.
Golden Pheasant
Golden Pheasant Closeup
The world’s only solar-powered Ferris wheel gives visitors a panoramic view of the Southern California coastline from more than 130 feet above the Santa Monica Pier. Measuring 85 feet, the Pacific Wheel moves at 2.5 revolutions per minute with intermittent stops to pick up passengers.
