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    ¡Long live el D.F.!

    By Kate | July 1, 2007

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    Mexico City is called D.F. by Mexicans because it is the Federal District (Distrito Federal). You may have heard bad things about Mexico City. But, you probably heard those things from people who are fools or liars. Or lying fools.

    Mexico city has a marvelous bit of everything. It’s got oodles of interesting museums, fantastic cuisine, parks, tons of public art & incredible murals, interesting & friendly people, quick-cheap-reliable public transportation, striking architecture, alluring & rich history, tons of events and most importantly… vegetarian restaurants.

    We have thoroughly enjoyed our stays there. This past week’s highlights included a visit to the Chapultapec Castle. 100_3159

    A turn steering our boat in the river-canal city of Xochomilco.100_3115

    And Neil enjoying the superb, & what he claims to be distinct, taste of chipped ice.100_3165


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    2 Responses to “¡Long live el D.F.!”

    1. english Says:
      July 5th, 2007 at 2:56 pm

      nice zocalo!

    2. One Evening Lost to the Apollo Bar Says:
      January 29th, 2008 at 2:45 am

      [...] anthropological purposes, of course. We watched all previous 3 seasons last summer during our Mexico trip. We have been waiting about 6 months for the new season to start and all natural disasters and [...]

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