Mexico City



Just back from a one week visit to Mexico City, and I truly enjoyed myself. It was a very long flight from London to Los Angeles, and then about five hours fooling around in LA before taking a Mexicana flight to Mexico city.


The surprise how smoothly every aspect of my time in played out. Before leaving, the research I did about the city gave dire warnings about the do's and don't. I suppose their intention was to err on the side of caution. But after a week there, I am happy to report I had absolutely no hassle.


Did I take the subway? Of course I took the subway, and sometimes in the evening time. But I was there to enjoy the best of the city. And I truly did. Living day to day was more than reasonable; most full course meals were less than a hundred pesos. and accommodation prices was way down because of the economic situation.


The museums are fabulous , and as an art lover I had more than my fill. I would single out the National museum of Anthropology as absolutely superb, and a must visit for anyone. But keep in mind there many others filled with creative objects for you to enjoy.


The high point of my trip was a visit to Teotihaucan, one of the best examples of monumental sculpture of Meso-America. and it surely lived up to its reputation. The Pyramids were truly impressive, and I was amazed how sturdy they remained after all this time. A must for any one who visits the country, and worthy cultural icon.


One week was not long enough to see it all. I must return, some day.

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