Aztecs and Olmecs and Toltecs - oh my!

Trip Start Jan 30, 2008
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Flag of Mexico  , Central Mexico and Gulf Coast,
Saturday, May 3, 2008

We hit up mexico city´s zocalo, park, and anthropology museum with a vengance. for a huge city it is actually quite pretty, with many opportunities for cheap and delicious street food - culture - and beer!

Toltecs, olmecs, aztecs, mayans, zapotecs, mexicas we cant remember what order but they did some pretty cool sculptures, pyramids and ceremoial altars. they used a lot of bright colours and intricate carvings (some depicting human sacrifices granted) that were amazing to see.

Following this Simon fell down a manhole and badly twisted his ankle so we postponed the ruins for a day and the following morning he managed to limp around Teotihucan and up the worlds 3rd largest pyramid. Impressive and we both had achy legs by the time we´d finished. Oh and we managed to have a curry in Meixco city and it wasn´t half bad!!!

ps.
faveorite Street food so far
hugo´s advice ´look for a stall that is busy and where people seem to know the owner´ has been effective so far

Torta con papas (potato, chorizo, peppers in a bun)
Mash with refried beans, cheese and shredded grilled steak
blue corn tortilla quesadillas
pineapple and mango fruit cocktail
Tacos of various sizes.
aqua fresca (flavoured water drink)
- horchata - nut milk (a bit rich for linds)
- Berry blend (very refreshing)
- pineapple (liquid fresh pineapple)
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