Daytripping

Saturday night I was waiting to share, “it’s amazing what you see when you have a camera with you.” I didn’t actually say it, but I thought it, and wasn’t about to interject.  Maybe it was meant to be just that.  A thought. 

Yesterday I geared up for a run and set off with my new headphones in tote.  As I crossed the street to Reforma (which is closed on Sundays) I smiled.  The streets were filled with people doing the same thing as me. Enjoying the outdoors.  With my Iphone strapped to my arm, I decided I would share this one with you too.   

So here is the tour operator.  

 I made my way up Reforma.  The street is divided by various statues along the way.  Here are two of my favorites.  It has nothing to do with the fact that they are female.  Really.

So I continued down Reforma and to my left I see this.  What a great place for a yoga class. I think.

I continue on and again to my left is the fine arts theater.  The architecture here is amazing.

I make it to the end of Reforma and zig-zag my way through the crouds as I head for Zócalo, one of the largest squares in the world.  There's one building that I love on my way in because it's covered in beautiful tiles.

 I continue my way in and there it is, the biggest Mexican flag I have ever seen.  It's flying at half mast, so I begin to wonder.  

I dance my way across the square, enchanted by the cathedral.  I am constantly enchanted by structures of the past; even more-so after reading Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett.  

Vendors cramp into the small spaces bordering the square and you can find your typical Mexican souvenir here.

 As I make my way to the north-east corner, I can see the ruins of the Templo Mayor. Again, an enchanting place with a lot of spirit and history.  I shuffle my way back to the square and my music begins to be drown out by the beat of someone else's drum.  I remove my headphones and watch.

I almost wish I had a headdress.  They twirl and stomp and shake.  Like they mean it.  

I take a unknown route back to Reforma and make my way home.  It's a great run, and I am so glad you could join me.  

This is Diane checking out, and debunking the myth that I live in a city blanketed in a brown cloud.  This sky is crystal clear and the city is vibrant.  

Peace out.