The internet at the hotel in our room is so slow that I am exasperated and have just deleted a whole post that has taken nearly two days to construct. I just have to be so brief or I can’t seem to get anything done. The photos take so long to load.
Anyway this day was a feast of light and colour. The floating gardens was a misnomer for canals surrounded by flower growing agriculture. Despite that the visit to Xochimilco was wonderful. The locals come in droves to cruise on colourful punts while partying. There were mariachi bands as well as food and drink sellers and souvenirs also on punts. People were singing for birthdays, or hens days or any excuse. We stopped also to see local animals , Mexican walking fish, snakes and lizards as well as a chameleon and tiny hedgehog.
We returned to the city and grabbed a bus tour of the historic centre.
At 6 pm we gathered in the foyer for the meet and greet of the rest of the tour group and our guide followed by dinner at a taqueria. Anne and i were pleased to discover we had chosen well the night before. Another delicious meal but this time I tried the prickly pear leaf. Crunchy and a little like capsicum, it was covered in pastor( pork off the gyro).
fleetfootkath 
I can understand your frustration but I guess it comes with us being lucky enough to travel to such amazing places. Please don’t feel under pressure to post when it gets too difficult, just relax and revel in being free. Posts are always looked forward to but there’ll be lots of wonderful conversations when you get home.
Nine xx
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You are correct and I have let it go but new hotel in Puebla more up to date and up market solved the problem. We are having a wonderful time. Everyday very full but so interesting. Glad of the private van for catching up on 💤 .😂
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Just reading this before turning off the light. Off to Sydney tomorrow for the weekend and I’m pretty excited. Mum went on an excursion today with four others from KG on the ferry to Sorrento and back. She was so high when I rang this afternoon! She’d had a perfect day for it and they had lunch on board at the Sorrento end. She’s also leading the footy tipping so all is very well xx
I hope your group is shaping up to be good travelling companions as it makes the trip even better when you meet new and interesting people. Have a lovely day,
Nine xx
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So good to hear of Margaret’s happy day out. Enjoy Sydney. Yes the group is a pleasant mix of Aussies , one kiwi, two Brit’s and a Swiss guy ( young at 40!). All very well travelled with 5 men to 7 women.
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