Before I share our Day 2 happenings, I wanted to explain what tacos de canasta are and why you should find some stat. Like now. GO! Even if it’s raining 🙂
At work (guess my former work now) there was a sweet older man (Max) who was just excited for me as I was to visit Mexico City. He told me I needed to find tacos de canasta. When we arrived at the hotel and were eating lunch, we asked our waiter Gily about them. He told us the best shop is literally outside the hotel. After a long nap to ward off altitude sickness, I rallied for two tacos: uno de papa (potato) y uno de frijoles (beans). The taco shop guy wasn’t allowed to give us both salsa and hot carrots but both Mom and I smiled sweetly at him and he acquiesced. Things have a way of working out.
Now on for Day 2 recap
We leisurely awoke around 8:30a and had no plans except to take it easy. The altitude is something neither of us are used to and taking it easy seems like the best option. We wandered around the Zócalo beside the cathedral and stumbled upon groups of Aztec dancers.
Some of them were even offering “spiritual cleanings.” I doubt they have enough incense/sage/burning grass for the likes of me! After that, we went to see the Diego Rivera murals at the Palacio Nacional. We hired a tour guide (ballers!) named Laura and she talked in depth about all the murals and the history of the building. She was nice and I learned a lot of interesting facts about Rivera and his love for sisters. ¡Scandaloso!
For lunch we made a typical tourist mistake – “follow me to the roof top terrace, best views of the plaza, good Mexican food.” And we were duped. No good food, the view tables cost more and it was not pleasant at all. Here’s a tip: never let people on the street lure you into their restaurant. It will probably be the most disappointing part of your day.
Tonight we’re resting up because tomorrow is Casa Azul.
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