Monday, June 28, 2010

EIGHT AND A HALF REASONS WHY I LOVE LIVING IN MEXICO CITY

(map of Mexico by Miguel Covarrubias at the Museo de Arte Popular)


Recently fellow Mexico blogger Paul Roberts wrote about the internet phenomenon of lists. From ‘10 Ways to Keep Your Marriage Alive’, ‘5 Painless Tips for Losing Weight’, and ‘1000 Things You Must See Before You Die’, lists are everywhere. It turns out that in our age of sound bites and news clips, listing information leads to larger readership. Inspired by his lead, I decided to give it a try.

Each time I return from travelling, I feel renewed appreciation for being able to live in Mexico City. So herewith are my “EIGHT AND A HALF REASONS WHY I LOVE LIVING IN MEXICO CITY”.


  1. I can get freshly squeezed orange juice a block away for $2 a liter.
  2. People say ‘buen provecho’ to strangers in restaurants.
  3. There’s a statue of the rain god Tlaloc in Chapultepec Park.
  4. The metro costs 3 pesos.
  5. The Jamaica flower market
  6. People still cook with handmade pottery.
  7. Birds sing outside my bedroom window
  8. The Pasteleria Ideal

8.5 You can buy half a cauliflower in the market (or a single stalk of celery, a sprig of parsely, one egg)

Thursday, June 24, 2010

GAY PRIDE IN MEXICO CITY


Now that Mexico City has its own Gay Marriage Law, there's even more reason to be proud. On Saturday, June 26, the annual gay pride march will be held. For all the details about check out
what our friends at MachaMexico blog have to say--that's where I got the news. As far as I know, this is the only lesbian-oriented blog in English about Mexico City--good for them!

Thursday, June 17, 2010

DOWN AND DIRTY IN MEXICO CITY

From a recent bloggers' conference in Mexico City comes this fascinating story about a 'sewer diver'--who knew?

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

CAIRO


Take a look at my other blog to see my latest post about
Cairo:
http://liveonarrival.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

THE 10 COMMANDMENTS OF MARCELO EBRARD

At a recent conference, Mexico City's mayor Marcelo Ebrard proposed a campaign to change some of the nasty habits that have become a way of life here. The goal is to 'improve the quality of life and the level of security' by raising the conciousness of citizens in simple ways.  Here's his list:

1.  Don't throw chewing gum on the street
2.  Conserve water
3.  Clean up after your dog
4.  Take care of public spaces
5.  Don't throw garbage on the street
6. Use your seatbelt
7.  Don't drink and drive
8.  Don't park in spots marked for the handicapped
9.  Respect transit rules
10.  No graffiti

Sounds like civilization to me. I'd add 'no talking on cell phones in movie theaters'.
His idea is to take one theme per month and promote it in schools and other public places.
I'll be on the lookout for changes.