The other day I posted that I could only imagine what it must of been like for Hernan Cortez when he first laid eyes on the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan. As it turned out I didn’t have to imagine too … Continue reading →
Mexico City is built upon a really big ancient lake. I can only imagine what Mexico City looked like when Hernan Cortez first arrived. As far as 16th century standards go this was not a small place. Even back then … Continue reading →
When we are in Mexico City one of our favorite things to do is eat. Well, actually wherever we are we like to eat food. The bonus to Mexico City is food is everywhere and it is really cheap. If … Continue reading →
In Chapultepec Park I saw many food vendors but despite it’s name you I did not find one grasshopper. I don’t know what was up with that, I guess the Aztecs ate them all. In case your not aware Chapultepec comes from … Continue reading →
Yesterday was the last day of our Mexico City vacation. Unfortunately, I was not feeling that well. When I crossed the border back into the US and the lady asked me if I had anything to declare I said “no” … Continue reading →
(click on the images to enlarge) Despite having lived in Mexico City for over 4 years I had never gone to a Lucha Libre (Freestyle Wrestling) match until I went this last Tuesday. When I was a kid I was … Continue reading →
(click on the pictures to see them bigger) In Mexico City there are many forms of transportation. The most famous transportation system is the subway system known as El Metro. It is very easy to use and very efficient. Another … Continue reading →
In Mexico City there is no such thing as a free ride. This includes going to the restroom (sanitorios in Spanish). Throughout this trip we have had to keep change so we can use the restrooms. Sometimes if you go … Continue reading →
I remember when I was about 12 years old the first McDonalds came to Mexico City. It was in Polanco (rich part of the city). Back then McDonalds was a novelty and only rich people went there. Now of course … Continue reading →
The corner stone for the White House was laid in 1792, but it wouldn’t be until 1901 when it would get it’s official name. It was then that someone asked Theodore Roosevelt about the place and he said “oh, it’s … Continue reading →
