lostCANADIAN in Mexico

Exploring Mexico city at first was a bit intimidating and daunting. We wanted to reach the historical center to see the old churches, the palaces, the old ruins of Tenochtitlán and several museums. We knew the way, we just didn't appreciate the distance we'd go this day by foot as we opted to leave the bikes behind locked doors at Alfonso's.

I must admit, at first Mexico City may seem dangerous, however after walking the streets for hours, seeing the markets, meeting the people - I wouldn't mind spending a lot more time here. Perhaps even a couple years some time far down the road. This city is so full of everything! There is so much to do, so much to see, so many people to meet... I have heard the party scene here is just incredible, and tomorrow Alfonso has promised to take us out to show us.

We must have spent the entire day walking, from ten in the morning until seven at night! Every muscle in my body is sore. But we were amazed by everything we have seen, especially the ruins of Tenochtitlán... what used to be the heart of the Aztecs. Some of the ruins and carvings that they have done are incredible and just amazed us. The church as well was really amazing, so much wealth, so much gold... It's no wonder why this place is surrounded by police everywhere! The Palacio, the center of the govermental power, was surrounded by the militia as well, each very paranoid and holding a machine gun at the ready. But atleast I felt very safe walking around, openly carrying my camera for all to see!

We made it back to the apartment by dusk and enjoyed some real authenticate Mexican tacos, and I cannot recall enjoying dinner as much before! Alfonso, being the great guide that he is, took us down the club streets and showed us some of the finer.... um... gentlemen clubs this city has to offer... making Montreal appear un-perverse in the process! The interesting thing about Mexico as well, is that on almost every single street corner you have vendors selling almost every slice of pornography a person could ever want. I wonder what parents tell their children here!