Monthly Archives: June 2007

Mexicans are a very patriotic and proud people! In the best way, rather than in a nationalistic way – in general at least. And if you venture here you’d best not disrespect their flag or anthem, or you’ll be in … Continue reading →

Strange things happen when you are a stranger in a strange land! Sometimes. First odd thing happened at the cinema. I asked for a Coca Cola. I know my Spanish is far from perfect, but I order a Coke a … Continue reading →

Telcel, the number one mobile phone company in Mexico, and the only one that seems to get decent coverage, has a couple of plans. Same as everywhere else in the world – you either sign up for a contract or … Continue reading →

A big weekend for us, as it was not only had Paola’s 27th Birthday Weekend (technically born 27 years ago today though!) but it was also Fathers Day. And Mexicans take every ‘Day’ very seriously indeed! So out we went … Continue reading →

Belles Artes was the centre attraction in Mexico City this weekend, not least because it was Fathers Day, Quincena (payday) and everybody was out and about having a good time. It’s a hundred years since the birth of Mexican artist … Continue reading →