Mexico City - Week 1

 I flew to Mexico City after leaving my bike in storage in Cabo. This is my first time in Mexico City and I really enjoyed the first week here. 

Each morning this past week began with Spanish lessons. We would meet in a cafe for the first 2.5 hours and then explore the city the next 1.5 hours. It’s a great way to continue learning Spanish and see the city. Then after I would find a place for lunch and continue exploring. I walked nearly 50 miles this first week. 

My favorite neighborhoods are Polanco, Condesa, Roma, and Coyoacán. The first one being the most posh - think Miracle Mile in Chicago. Tacos also seem to be a competitive art form. I’ve tried a bunch and have selected my favorite so far - Tacos La Chula in Colonia Juàrez. 

The championship games for Liga MX were this past week two. Soccer is life itself here. The city is nearly paralyzed while the games are played. The underdog, Club America, defeated Monterey. Club America is like the NY Yankees of Mexican football, they’ve win more championships than any other Liga MX team. 

Tomorrow I begin my second week in Mexico City learning Spanish and touring the city.