Today was the beginning of the tour and we started at the Archeological Museum an impressive modern building. It was incredibly interesting but very busy due to free entry on Sundays for locals. I have to admit I have found the prehispanic civilisations Zapecs, Mixtecs, Aztecs and Mayans very hard to grasp. They are Mesoamericans generically but different at the same time. They were a sophisticated society and flourished for hundreds of years over similar periods as the Egyptians. Due to a vision they founded Mexico (city) on a lake! A bit too many magic mushrooms I think because the city is sinking.
This explains the deplorable footpaths( an OHS hazard) everywhere and the number of leaning buildings. Many have been damaged by the earthquake of 1985 and combined with the slow subsidence they are abandoned. This city has 22 million residents and the pollution is pretty bad as well as the traffic congestion but it rolls along fairly amiably. No road rage we could see.
The city closes the main thoroughfare to cars on Sundays so residents can exercise. With free entry to museums and the avenue the city was bursting.
After going up the En Torre Latino for a view of the city we had to rush back to the hotel because we were going to the Luche Libre wrestling.
We made a fatal mistake of hailing a taxi in the traffic when we couldn’t negotiate properly and paid way too much. Pete’s knee was causing a problem so walking back was out of the question. C’est la vie!
What a hoot the wrestling was. It is a show rather than real wrestling but is hugely supported like our football! the kids dress up as their favourites and even adults wear the masks. The audience hoot and holler and boo and were as entertaining as the wrestling.
It was over by 7pm and we had dinner and off to bed. Tomorrow we visit Teotihuacán, the citadel ruins and Puebla.
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