What a fabulous trip we had and fortunate we were that all went so well! Again, Brent Ford came to get us from the airport on Tuesday which was a huge favor and greatly appreciated. As anyone who has traveled knows, we were busy unpacking and doing laundry from this trip while simultaneously welcoming and visiting with my brother, his wife and their four kids who were in town to attend my mother's 90th birthday party. We had many last minute party related tasks to complete and had a massive pizza, get-ready-for-the-party event on Friday at my brother and sister-in-law's house. We hung lights, set up tables and chairs, made bouquets for the table and hung signs and decorations.
We had about 60 people at her party and though her memory is pretty iffy these days and she may not remember a minute of it, we enjoyed visiting with cousins and all enjoyed visiting with my mom who was a surrogate mother to many a niece and nephew in her family.
We hosted dinner at our house on Sunday, the last night my brother and his family were in town, and then Monday, we left for a two-week motorhome trip up the Eastern Sierra for a few days, on to the Bay Area to visit with Matt's family for about a week and then take a few days to drive back down the coast.
While we were camping in the beautiful California mountains, I had my boys (begrudgingly) write about their time in México. They weren't excited by the prospect, but I hope some day they'll look back on this and fondly reminisce about their trip to México City.
We had about 60 people at her party and though her memory is pretty iffy these days and she may not remember a minute of it, we enjoyed visiting with cousins and all enjoyed visiting with my mom who was a surrogate mother to many a niece and nephew in her family.
We hosted dinner at our house on Sunday, the last night my brother and his family were in town, and then Monday, we left for a two-week motorhome trip up the Eastern Sierra for a few days, on to the Bay Area to visit with Matt's family for about a week and then take a few days to drive back down the coast.
While we were camping in the beautiful California mountains, I had my boys (begrudgingly) write about their time in México. They weren't excited by the prospect, but I hope some day they'll look back on this and fondly reminisce about their trip to México City.
Ike (age 14): When we went to Mexico there was a lot of cool things. The food was the best of these things. Everything was really cheap and affordable. It also tasted very good. We tried very little however; myself, I tried the most. I tried a little lollipop thing made of a potato plant relative. It was flat and you had to roll it up. I also tried Mexican Doritos. They were bad. There was also like homemade Cheetos that were pretty good. The best food was the churros. We tried them in many, many places. The best place had to be at the restaurant that sold churros and hot cocoa. |
Jake (turned 17 while there):
We went to Mexico. Mexico was fun. I am writing this because my mom made me. I think I should extrapolate upon this however, because she said if I don’t she’ll remember. I’ve come to understand this means I should stop now or I will regret it. Therefore, my favorite part of Mexico City was the boat ride at Xochimilco. It was a unique experience seeing the vendors and mariachis floating alongside us, pandering for a few pesos. It was also a spectacular sight from an ecologic viewpoint as the floating gardens created large, hill-like formations through which canals carried boats laden with tourists and vendors. It was an interesting experience that cannot be replicated in any other locale.
We went to Mexico. Mexico was fun. I am writing this because my mom made me. I think I should extrapolate upon this however, because she said if I don’t she’ll remember. I’ve come to understand this means I should stop now or I will regret it. Therefore, my favorite part of Mexico City was the boat ride at Xochimilco. It was a unique experience seeing the vendors and mariachis floating alongside us, pandering for a few pesos. It was also a spectacular sight from an ecologic viewpoint as the floating gardens created large, hill-like formations through which canals carried boats laden with tourists and vendors. It was an interesting experience that cannot be replicated in any other locale.
Luke (age 14):
In México City did Davises toil; trodding upon departed Spaniard soil. And prior to Spain and Christians who pray; did Aztecs and Tolmec people lay. In markets with prices 6.5% of a dollar; but people so poor to make true do-gooders holler. Where happy meals cost a hefty seven bucks; but where 10 USD could get bread to fill trucks. |
To summarize my rhymes: We, the Davises, spent a month in Mexico City. We saw a great deal of things including churches. Lots of churches. Lots of Spanish churches. There were also quite a few ruins, so even in the middle of the city. A city built on a lake, nonetheless. The prices here were phenomenal, seeing as 1 peso was equivalent to 6¢ (6.5 to be precise). Breakfast for five could easily cost only 1 dollar, perhaps a little more. However, things with brands (McDonalds, Ben & Jerry's, etc.) were way more expensive. A happy meal was 7 bucks! And yet, you could get truckloads of bread for 10 bucks! The exact amount would be ≅ 62 pieces of bread/churros. Yes, life in Mexico City was quite peachy for us. If only that could be said of all people there. |