Mexico City Highlights

So we are about to catch a (gulp) 21 hour bus ride to Merida which also means we are leaving Mexico City so we will wrap up on a few of the highlights beyond what we have already shared.

We have had a couple of early morning bird watching (now at 112 species for trip - will post a blog about this soon) and some afternoons and a whole day today sightseeing.

Mexico is a very culturally rich city. The contrasts are high too - between rich and poor, expensive and very good value. You see the rich helicoptering to work and the masses paying 5 pesos (25p) to travel any distance by bus, train or cablecar (and any combination thereof).

To save money we have been using the metro and buses (25p for any length journey) and this has been an interesting experience. At times even more packed than London in rush hour. At others very pleasant and peaceful. Like any big city there are beggars, pickpockets and the like and there is a heavy police presence but overall people have been friendly.

Well the photos show some of the highlights of our visit. So enjoy them. Next up Merida on the Yucatan peninsular.Leer más