Monthly Archives: October 2007
The Bizarre But Tasty Flavor Combos of Mexico City Food
I created this little altar (ofrenda) from some of the stuff I’ve been buying these past few weeks. In the center is pan de muertos – a delicious, lemon-infused pastry doused with sugar. The top of each pan has a … Continue reading
Filed under Dia de los Muertos, food, Halloween, Life, Mexico, photos, Travel, trends, Uniquely Mexico Moments
Near Freezing Temps Prompt Bitching in Mexico City
Compared to every place I’ve ever been, the climate in Mexico City is as about as perfect as you could want for an urban location. Most days the high is in the upper 70s and the lows are in the … Continue reading
Filed under environment, Mexico, science, Travel, Uniquely Mexico Moments, weather
Photos: Shopping for Art at Bazar Sabado in Mexico City
This weekend I visited the Bazar Sabado (Saturday market) in San Angel, a cute neighborhood in Southern Mexico City. In one word, the bazar is FANTASTIC, and has the most amazing array of Mexican artwork and handicrafts.
Filed under art, Dia de los Muertos, Life, Mexico, photo essays, Photography, photos, shopping, Travel, Uniquely Mexico Moments
Charlie Is Moving to Mexico
After a long wait, my dog is finally arriving in Mexico tomorrow, courtesy of my fabulous husband, who traveled all the way to Minnesota to fetch Charlie (Carlito as he will be now known.) I’m keeping my fingers very crossed … Continue reading
Holy Wow Photos — aka Mexico Is Colorful
It’s been two weeks since we moved to Mexico, and already I feel like I have never taken such colorful photos before. Everything is bright, sunny, illuminated. Even with sunglasses on, I’m always squinting, mouth agape, as I stare at … Continue reading
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Photos of the Sugar Skull Market in Toluca, Mexico
Next week is one of Mexico’s biggest holidays — dia de Muertos or Day of the Dead. For a long-time American like me, it can be hard to separate it from Halloween, but the two holidays are quite different. Dia … Continue reading
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Another Skill Mastered: Ordering Take-Out in Mexico City
Mi esposo esta en Washington D.C. esta semana para viaje de negocios. Estoy sola para cinco dias, pero estoy ocupada con mi trabajo. Tambien, estoy teniendo cenar con mis amigas, Susana y Nancy, manana noche, y estoy vistando Toluca con … Continue reading
Filed under food, Learning espanol, Life, Mexico, photos, Travel, Uniquely Mexico Moments
The Coffee at Starbucks in Mexico City Tastes…
…disappointingly similar to the coffee at Starbucks in New York City. The baristas also speak better English than the baristas in New York City, and the decor is freakishly similar as well, right down to the little salt shakers filled … Continue reading
Filed under Mexico, Travel, trends, Uniquely Mexico Moments
Photos: Parque Lincoln in Polanco, Mexico City
Our “corporate suite” is just off this park. It’s usually quiet, except for the sometimes crazy traffic. The artwork in the park is stunning. I definitely like more literal sculpture, and this park is full of it. It’s also very … Continue reading
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Uniquely Mexico Moment: Eating Gourmet Food with No Electricity
I’ve already learned that life in Mexico is juxtaposed between being a place of convenience and being a place deserving of “developing nation” status. Cast in point: We have high-speed internet service, but the tap water is not safe to … Continue reading
Lesson in Humility: Talking in Spanish When You’re a Remedial Speaker
Last night, I had to take two important steps in my new life as a Mexico City resident – order a taxi, and then talk to the taxi driver. First I called the front desk: Me: Hola, buenos noches! Estoy … Continue reading
10 Overly Detailed Tips on Flying into Mexico City
Since hopefully many of my readers are now actively researching an upcoming trip to Mexico City, I’ve prepared some detailed notes on how to get here. If you can, fly business class. My flight down here was my first time … Continue reading
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Photos: We’re Now in Mexico City
We’ve now officially MOVED to Mexico City. More photos…
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When I Lived with The Royal Tenenbaums
(Die Terrasse Originally uploaded by huibuuh) Even though I’m moving to another country tomorrow, I’m sitting here, watching television. It’s my last bit of English TV before it’s all in Spanish. “The Royal Tenenbaums” is on Comedy Central, reminding me, … Continue reading
Taco Bell Is Expanding to Mexico? No Quiero!
(no quiero taco bell! Originally uploaded by Scuzzi) In high school, I frequented Taco Bell almost every day. Two bean burritos and a small Dr. Pepper: $2.12. So, I don’t totally hate Taco Bell, but it annoys me to see … Continue reading
