A Retired Teacher in Mexico City

Since my arrival here in Mexico City on April 9th, I have not seen a drop of rain.  There have been some parts of the city that have receive...

You could classify this entry under "Too much information"... but since Montezuma's Revenge is on the mind of most tourists to...

On the day before Easter, Alejandro and I, accompanied by his friend Pancho, went to another festival that is held during Holy Week.  Visito...

Easter eggs and the Easter bunny are not part of the Mexican celebration of Easter, and unlike some holiday customs from north of the border...

On Good Friday Alejandro and I went to a handicraft festival that was being held on the square of the neighborhood of Santa María la Ribera....

Close to my condo is a small green space located in the middle of a busy intersection.  A while ago they placed two metal letters, "BJ...

I frequently mention the Zócalo, the main plaza of Mexico City and the historic and political heart of the nation.  I also have mentioned it...