After a healthy breakfast of fruits and yogurt at Ruth and Marty's, we set out for a journey through the city on bike.
One of the great things about Mexico City is that every few weeks the city shuts down some of the main streets and opens it up to cyclists, rollerbladers, walkers, runners, even skateboarders. And everyone seems to love it and take advantage of it - kids, teens, adults, and the elderly. You don't even need to own a bike, you just need a membership with Eco-Bici, an organization that promotes biking throughout the city. Virtually every 2-3 blocks throughout the city there are bike racks where you can pick one up. Its brilliant.
Along the way we saw vendors selling all kinds of stuff, from refreshments to clothing; we also saw outdoor yoga classes, large group dance and exercise routines, and yes, protests. Every time I visit, there's a protest against the government about something...
In the evening we went to the Palacio de Bellas Artes for an opera. I'm not much into opera but tonight I found myself drawn into the story. Perhaps it's the gorgeous building and interior.
After the opera we made our way to Cuauhtémoc, where we had a drink at El Barril. for a drink.
Tomorrow we plan to lay low at Ruth and Marty's house.
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