Day 2. Annie screamed at 2am! She was having a nightmare about being unable to speak while Safe was unable to stop typing on the computer. It’s hard to imagine what it must mean. Is this one of the symptoms of altitude sickness?
Three hours later, Safe woke up with a tummy rumble and succumbed to The Revenge of Montezuma. Fair justice for desecration of the Quetzal Headdresss? Or a lesson not to eat Street-Nacho on the first day? Actually what was initially only a “Light Slap in the Face” of Montezuma did turn out to be full on Revenge when we reached the Gallery of Diego Rivera.
Factoid: Diego Rivera is one of Mexico’s most revered artists and has painted murals all over the world … not that Safe would know as he missed out on the gallery entirely.
Safe visiting the Gallery of Diego Rivera
We’ve seen some fantastic colonial architecture in the Centro Historico. Even the post office where we posted Cathy’s belated Birthday card was a work of art to rival the Palacio De Bellas Artes where we found Zaki’s dream chandelier … I’m sure there’s room in the hallway for one of these, Didi?
The local post office. Not quite like Spring Gardens!
Zaki's present from Mexico
Today’s lunch was a real treat. It’s called Mole, and although it does look like squashed rodent on a plate, it is in fact a Chicken Enchilada dribbled with melted chocolate and chilli. We’ve yet to see whether there will be The Revenge of the Mole.
Mole
We went to the ballet! This isn’t something we normally do (though we do like the film, Billy Elliot), but this was an extravaganza of Mexican folklore dancing through the ages so we gave it a shot.
Who would have thunk that ballet could be performed with a lasso!
Hi Annie & Safe
I am glade you are having fun. As far as the food is concerned rather you than me!!!. thanks Annie for Zaki’s Present but I am sure you said you are travelling light, I don’t think Zaki will be disappointed if you can’t carry it back, but I will be disappointed if you do. Have a lovely time
Love
Didi
Hi Annie and Safe
Thanks for the birthday text – you did great to remember with all the adventures you’re having. Can’t believe ‘Delhi-Belly’ (or Mexican-Belly) struck so soon and then you mananged to stomach ‘The Mole’. Hope yo have recovered….
Look forward to reading the next installment
Lots of love
Tony and Aseema
Hi there hair free people!
I can’t believe you ordered mole this early in the trip. Was it served warm or cold?? Looks like the one we had except ours came with rice!
We’ve saved some roast beef for when you get back……
Love Patti
Hope no one mistook you for an exibit at the Gallery, RSafe. Tracy Emin’s reputation may have travelled. If Annie is going to take photos like that I dread to think what Montezuma’s Revenge revenge will be! By the way can you find out what Mexican’s do on their hat? PS. Annie not speaking? That’s scary.