Monthly Archives: April 2009

Water shortages have been a problem in Mexico City for some years now, and it’s not rare for the taps to be turned off for a few hours in my neighbourhood. But this year has been especially bad – one … Continue reading →

Most people want their five minutes of fame. I guess I had mine last year thanks to Big Brother, but I want more. Another 5 minutes, please. Six, if possible. I suspect most Mexico based bloggers, who have largely been … Continue reading →

The death toll is now at 159. Or is it? There were few hard facts before today, but Day 6 has just brought more confusion still. The World Health Organisation and Mexican authorities have decided that there are no longer … Continue reading →

From a personal point of view, today saw the worst developments of the flu outbreak so far. I give more than half of my English classes in one place, a multinational pharmaceutical plant in the south of the city. And … Continue reading →

Here at Swine Fever Ground Zero, everything is quiet. Boring almost. I have the streets to myself. Well, maybe not quite to myself, but still. And the tourists are staying well away, apparently. Have you cancelled a trip to Mexico? … Continue reading →