Today I walked over 4 miles (round trip) to head to Stanley Park. I’m really glad there is a break in the weather but it’s still so hot in Vancouver. I’m almost looking forward to chilly Toronto and Dublin weather! Stanley Park is a large park that I barely scratched the surface of…I maybe saw…… Continue reading Another death march day…isn’t this “vacation?”
Vancouver: A strange but magical place indeed (Day 2)
First off, the hostel has a bar. I know this because I’ve been to this bar DAILY since it’s so cheap to drink here. Happy hour beer is $3.20 roughly for craft beer. Wow! Good deal indeed. Secondly, I need to learn conversions ASAP. I was using the dating app Bumble while here – you…… Continue reading Vancouver: A strange but magical place indeed (Day 2)
Canada is an interesting place…Day 1 recap
I’m in this strange land where no one says “eh” [yet], the sun is still out at 9:16pm [yes I clocked it] and worlds collide. Literally. More to come on that…. My flight to Vancouver was pretty uneventful except for the woman seated in an emergency exit row who looked like she was going to…… Continue reading Canada is an interesting place…Day 1 recap
The method to my madness….
Psych! You think I know why I do what I do?! What I do know is that I have some interesting travel tips/tricks that may or may not be useful to you. If they are, great! I’d love to hear about it. First things first, you need to be strategic with the clothes you’re bringing…… Continue reading The method to my madness….
FINAL THOUGHTS : Mexico City, Mexico
Lodging Best Western Majestic. Our hotel was conveniently close to the Zócalo and there are a lot of activities to do within walking distance. The hotel bar was small but it got the job done and the staff at all posts of the hotel were very nice. I would stay here again but made sure…… Continue reading FINAL THOUGHTS : Mexico City, Mexico
Ladies of leisure – Day 2
It is our last full day in Mexico City. I can honestly say my speaking abilities haven’t improved much beyond the 3rd grade level but my understanding has definitely gotten better! This morning we went to the neighborhood known as La Condessa. It was quaint and I found myself near a bar owned by a…… Continue reading Ladies of leisure – Day 2
Practicing my “lady of leisure” way of life, Mexico City style.
After the physically tiring day of climbing pyramids yesterday, I knew I wanted to do nothing today. And I mean nothing. At home, this would be one of those days I sit in front of the tv and catch up on Real Housewives of Whatever City. However, when you’re Eloise and living in a hotel,…… Continue reading Practicing my “lady of leisure” way of life, Mexico City style.
According to Omar, “no se rajan.”
Basically we’re not wimps! Last night Mom tried 2 times to send a text message to Omar (the Uber driver we met on Monday who offered to drive us to Teotihuacan pyramids aka “the guy who gave Mom his phone number”). We half-heartedly worked on Plan B in case Omar didn’t show up but both…… Continue reading According to Omar, “no se rajan.”
Because if you eat pata, you should try chapulínes
Finally! Our first truly leisurely day. No Uber. No Turibus. Nothing but our own 2 patas to get us from point A to point B. Side note: I started saying “Mamá, mi duelen mis patas” in public and my mother is horrified that someone will think she taught me bad Spanish. Patas should only refer…… Continue reading Because if you eat pata, you should try chapulínes
Frida Kahlo museum – on the right day this time
Sometimes my blog is funny, sometimes it’s boring, and sometimes it’s real AF. Today we went back to the neighborhood Coyoacán with our “right day this time” tickets; for those not keeping up (shame on you), Mom thought our tickets for the Casa Azul/Frida Kahlo museum were last Friday. So we went on Friday, stood…… Continue reading Frida Kahlo museum – on the right day this time
There She Goes... 