There are several bus terminals in Mexico City, some convenient, others not. I had no idea which one I’d arrived at, or how to get to the hostel. Luckily, I saw a Japanese girl get off the bus from Oaxaca, and asked her where she was headed. Turns out the same place – Yup, another Japanese guesthouse.
There are 2 Japanese hostels in Mexico City, one for hippie backpackers and the other not so. I chose the latter not only because I wasn’t really a hippie, but also because that one was much newer. Hence probably cleaner.
A Korean woman decided to join us, and we all hopped on a cab.
I hadn’t heard very good things about Mexico City (why?!), but I was excited to be here and see some familiar faces.
My former co-worker moved to the city a couple of years ago. It was so nice to see her and the kids. Although the little one kept screaming her head off when she saw me… Still adorable nonetheless : )
Thanks for taking me out and feeding me well!!!
My first stop in Mexico City was the centro historico. There’s a whole lot of places to visit around the plaza. Including:
Cathedral. Huge, old, and beautiful (lots of gold inside). It’s sinking as well. Not kidding. Apparently, Mexico City was built on top of a muddy area, resulting in the gradual sinking of many of its structures. You really notice it when walking by buildings that are not level. There’s actually an instrument that measures the amount of sinking in the cathedral. Cool, even though I don’t know how it works.
National Palace. Need to have ID to get in. Good thing I had a copy of my passport on hand (always with me!). The palace itself isn’t anything spectacular, but Diego Riviera’s frescoes make it worthwhile. I really like his works. 
Templo Mayor. Aztec archaeological site right next to the cathedral. You can see some of it from the plaza and it looks totally lame. I didn’t bother paying the entrance fee to see it much closer. 
But what impressed me most about the plaza was the Xmas atmosphere!!!
The Mexican government spends a load of money each year to transform the plaza into Santa-land. Very, very, very tacky decorations. But charming, in a way.
And not just Xmas trees, but a huge ice skating rink, snow making facility (for kids to make snowmen), and an ice hill for sledding.
It was just so fun watching the lower class citizens enjoy themselves. Cute. (The mid/upper class citizens go to REAL snow).
There are 2 Japanese hostels in Mexico City, one for hippie backpackers and the other not so. I chose the latter not only because I wasn’t really a hippie, but also because that one was much newer. Hence probably cleaner.
A Korean woman decided to join us, and we all hopped on a cab.
I hadn’t heard very good things about Mexico City (why?!), but I was excited to be here and see some familiar faces.
My former co-worker moved to the city a couple of years ago. It was so nice to see her and the kids. Although the little one kept screaming her head off when she saw me… Still adorable nonetheless : )
Thanks for taking me out and feeding me well!!!
My first stop in Mexico City was the centro historico. There’s a whole lot of places to visit around the plaza. Including:
Cathedral. Huge, old, and beautiful (lots of gold inside). It’s sinking as well. Not kidding. Apparently, Mexico City was built on top of a muddy area, resulting in the gradual sinking of many of its structures. You really notice it when walking by buildings that are not level. There’s actually an instrument that measures the amount of sinking in the cathedral. Cool, even though I don’t know how it works.
National Palace. Need to have ID to get in. Good thing I had a copy of my passport on hand (always with me!). The palace itself isn’t anything spectacular, but Diego Riviera’s frescoes make it worthwhile. I really like his works. Templo Mayor. Aztec archaeological site right next to the cathedral. You can see some of it from the plaza and it looks totally lame. I didn’t bother paying the entrance fee to see it much closer. But what impressed me most about the plaza was the Xmas atmosphere!!!
The Mexican government spends a load of money each year to transform the plaza into Santa-land. Very, very, very tacky decorations. But charming, in a way.And not just Xmas trees, but a huge ice skating rink, snow making facility (for kids to make snowmen), and an ice hill for sledding.
It was just so fun watching the lower class citizens enjoy themselves. Cute. (The mid/upper class citizens go to REAL snow).
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