Strolling back from lunch at the Mercado Abelardo Rodriguez, I stumbled upon these recycling bins near the Plaza de Loreto. In the city's effort to become more "green", it also appears that they kept ascetics in mind when designing trash receptacles. Colorful, playful, and visually appealing bins encourage anyone in this neighborhood to recycle. I bet kids love to throw items into these containers. Jump on an Ecobici and start saving the planet!
One of my favorite early evening activities is having a nice cold cerveza in the bar at the Majestic Hotel. High above the Zocalo, you have one of the best views in the city center and of the cathedral. For only about $3, enjoy an afternoon beer while watching the late day light change on the stones of the cathedral. Grab a table by the window for a drink or have dinner on the terrace. There is no better place in the city to quietly unwind and brush off the dust from a full day of trekking around DF seven stories above the crowds below.
Does anyone know the name of these beautiful, purple flowering trees? One sees them throughout the city this time of year. Walking around the Condesa neighborhood, this extraordinary plaza is just one of the attractions that grabbed my attention. While in DF, don't just visit the major tourist attractions. Be sure to take the time to simply walk around neighborhoods in order to glimpse life as Chilangos experience it. Better yet, rent an Ecobici and cruise around in style. On Sundays, many streets are closed to traffic giving bikes the full right of way.
Architecturally, this is one of the coolest places in Mexico City. It was designed by architect and painter Juan O'Gorman for "famous" friends of his in the 1930s. If you saw a recent film staring Selma Hayek, this is where a number of scenes were filmed. Alright, I've probably already given it away. If you guessed that the famous friends were Diego and Frida, you're correct. This is the outside of the Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera Y Frida Kahlo. Each had a separate house and studio here at the residence in San Angel. After their divorce, Frida then moved to the Casa Azul in Coyoacan. Inside, one can view Diego's studio just as it was when he worked in it.
On my visit to he San Angel neighborhood, I took a few minutes to stroll through the Casa del Risco just on the north side of Plaza San Jacinto. Throughout this wonderful colonial building now free museum, delightful objects and art appeared where least expected. This arrangement of flowers and the Virgin was just one of the treats the Casa had to offer. In a future posting, I'll share with you a photo of the amazing two-store fountain also found inside.
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