Red is back from a short trip to Mexico City.  Here are a few observations:

1.   Every hostess in Mexico City must wear her hair pulled back.
2.   The streets and highways in Mexico City are in better condition than the roads in most Texas cities.  Sad.
3. Roads are frequently closed/barricaded for mysterious reasons.
4. You must find a trendy restaurant – (e.g. Sonora Prime Grill) arrive at 2:30 on a weekday and sit back and watch the show for a couple of hours.
5. If you are looking for lunch before 1:00 pm – forget it.  However, a late breakfast is available everywhere.
6. The Ballet Folklorico de Mexico is a must see and great bargain for the price.
7. You will be surprised by something – Red arrived in time for the massive Colores de Primevera market set up in huge tents on the Zocalo – flowers, plants, herbs, food (especially chocolate and mole), therapy, clothes, pottery, trinkets, etc.  When he was leaving they were setting up the massive TV screens for the World Cup on the Zocalo.
8. There are always massive amounts of police in the city center.  They appeared poised to quell any disturbances.  There do not appear to be any disturbances.
9. Retail is king in Mexico City.  There are shops on every block that isn’t fully occupied by a church or a government office.
10. There are a number of great museums that are must-sees such as the Archelogical Museum in Chapultepec, the Castillo de Chapultepec, the Museum of Modern Art, etc.  But you should find some of the less well-known museums.  Red found an exhibition at the former Palace of Iturbide now the  “Palacio de Cultura Banamex” featuring equestrian works from the Americas – paintings, etchings, photographs, sculptures, saddles, spurs, bridles, folk art, etc.  – a truly fabulous exhibit for the horse lover.