Mexican Culture

 Food and Things

Learning about a culture involves trying the food, of course, but the public art is also informative. 

This one was NOT Mexican. Japanese ramen. Always tasty. 

This one was very Mexican, but not like a taco I have ever eaten. Beef is seasoned and marinated with chili and herbs, then slow cooked in liquid. The broth, beef, and bits of vegetables are put in a bowl, topped with sour cream, crisp tortillas encircled, and avocados garnished. Then an egg, cooked to one’s choosing, is put on top. It is served with the ubiquitous cilantro and onions and limes, and hot sauce, to be added to one’s taste. And it is still called a taco. 

Walking to see Independence circle

All kinds of architecture is visible, from Spanish colonial houses, to baroque- style or Art Nouveau shops, to Bauhaus skyscrapers. And trees are everywhere. Very refreshing. 

A pretty fountain, though I don’t know its significance. 

And now my gizmo is refusing to add pictures, so more later.

Festivities 4

End of Parade

We didn’t stay for the full parade; it was very long.

We looked for a Mexican restaurant to go to for dinner, but they were very full. So we went to a French one. The food was exquisite.

Blue patterned China. Bread. Appetizer of breaded mushroom topped with red paste and a Pansy, on smoked provolone. Duck with black cherry sauce, and lemon chicken. Desserts of chocolate cake and apple tart. 

Festivities 3

 More Parade

To be continued….

Festivities 2

 The Parade

After squeezing through thousands of people, we slipped into a different church for some quiet. It was dark, peaceful, and glowing from candles here and there. 

As we were sitting in contemplation, we heard drums and cheers. Evidently there was a parade! 

We went out to look. Yes, but seeing it from behind ten rows of bodies was less than ideal. Eventually some moved, so we could get a little closer - not good, but better. Here is what we saw over heads.

To be continued…..