Wrapping up our Trip to Mexico City

You might remember that our friend Jeff has a visceral dislike of all things Mariachi. So where do we go on our last night in Mexico City? Plaza Garibaldi - the hotbed of Mariachismo! It's a long story, having to do with aviation, Jerry, and rudders. Suffice it to say he did this sort of willingly in hopes of a future reward. I hope it works out.

Anyway, we headed down to Plaza Garibaldi on Friday night. The Mariachi bands were hanging around hoping to get playing gigs that night, sort of the musical equivalent of the tradesmen hanging out at the Home Depot parking lot.

Then we reached the square where four or five competing mariachi bands were playing at all the restaurants with outdoor cafes. Jerry, Jeff and I decided to give it a go.

We ended up sitting in a little cafe and watching all the action. 

Viva Mexico!

Jeff and Lydia flew back to the States the next morning and Jerry and I had one last day together to ourselves. We went to Polanco and pampered ourselves with a pedicure (for him) and yarn shopping (for me. )

I couldn't find any Mexican-made yarn, but got this bright pink Italian yarn because it reminded me of the zone rosa. Coming soon to a shawl near you.

The grand finale to our visit was a lovely meal on a patio overlooking the back of the Cathedral in the Zocalo. It was New Years Eve day and people were starting to gather to celebrate. I can honestly say I felt I was transported to Rome or Madrid. The food was delicious, the ambiance was delightful. And doesn't Jerry look happy with his seafood stew???

Until the next visit to Mexico.

Olla!

All the best,

Mary