Whenever we travel, walking is the primary activity – best way to see the places we go! However, today even Wilson, who walks a lot, was feeling the effects of walking for an entire day!

After a great sleep at our apartment, we set out this morning for breakfast at Las Bisquetas Obregon – a fave breakfast spot of ours that some of you have enjoyed with us …. Vivian and Wilson had their first taste of chilaquilles and thought it was a great breakfast (leftover tortilla chips in red or green salsa and served with your choice of egg, cheese, chicken).

We then hopped subway to go out to the Coyoacan area. Frida Kahlo was raised in “The Blue House” which she and Diego Rivera eventually bought from her parents and lived in. The entire area of Coyoacan is so beautiful, tree lined streets and an artsy vibe everywhere – just so relaxing and energizing at the same time.

Everywhere you look you will see monuments to Frida and Diego along with their art.

Prior to touring the Blue House (Museo Frida Kahlo) we hit the mercado for some tostadas – Tostado’s de Coyoacan caught our eye and we absolutely loved the fresh ceviche style prawns, crab and octopus.

We toured the Blue House Museum – complete with art from both of them and personal artifacts. Frida’s studio is completely as she left it, with her supplies where she last placed them before she passed away. Since we were last here they have unlocked a couple of rooms that were sealed at her request, and they now have exhibits featuring her clothing, more unseen art, and perhaps what is the most challenging to view – all the paraphernalia it took to help her stay upright, and mobile to the best of her ability. The exhibits are magnificient and her sense of fashion just exquisite. Some of the displays of her clothing that were just uncovered demonstrate just how much a fashionista she was. I would have loved to take more photos, but this just wasn’t allowed.

I did get some photos of a few pieces of art – seen here – along with a great photo of the kitchen and you know I love looking at kitchens!

We took a taxi back to our area, and walked over to the mercado to get supplies to make our own breakfasts, along with a bunch of fruit and veg for snacking.

After stocking up the fridge we set out for a little walk … ha ha ha – Grant’s infamous 5 blocks had Viv and Wilson both occasionally asking just where we were going, and if this place Grant had in mind actually existed. It did – photo enclosed, and we had a great dinner at Con Sabor de Tixtla. Not nearly as much complaining on the way back, especially because it was a much more leisurely pace!!

Con Sabor de Tixtla
I keep trying to get photos of their amazing food, but we dive into it as soon as it arrives!!

Tomorrow may find us exploring the pyramids at Teotihuacan or poking more around the areas of Mexico City – we will decide tomorrow!

We’ve been to Mexico an average of twice a year for a few years now …. usually travelling around, avoiding the resort areas, and so far – have managed to avoid the “all inclusive” style of trip. Occasionally we travel with just the two of us, but have also made the journey with any number of our family members. This trip – long talked about, included my husband Grant and myself along with my cousin Vivian and her husband Wilson. Just 2 couples, none of our kids, no grand-kids, and no seniors … oh wait – we are sort of on that cusp ….

Hiking in Vernon, Kal Lake in the background – can’t believe the beautiful weather in October but we are raring to head out to Mexico.

The day started off with a minor glitch ….. I’m sure everybody has a story about forgetting a passport, right, or joked about the issues we have had arriving at an airport minus passports etc … ha ha ha – so funny, right????

Just as our driver was getting back into the car at the airport, after dropping us off – we said “last minute passport check” – Vivian said “oh yeah – mine is right in this pocket …………uh oh” ….. you wouldn’t have believed the look on her face as she then realized that their passports were still on the printer surface for copying…..

A quick phone call to Steve’s wife (they are house and dog sitting while Viv and Wilson are away) and the two of them met half way. Steve was back in record time with the passports and we were on our way.

We had left early enough initially so we were all good – the trip was super smooth, flights easy, and although it took our taxi driver a bit to find the place, he eventually did and Don Francisco was there waiting for us.

We are having a midnight snack of cerveza and limon chips … perfect way to end the day.

More stories as they come.