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Back in Mexico City: The First Few Days

Bus in Milwaukee Intermodal Station 

Liquid lunch at O'Hare 

We’ve landed in Mexico City once again, and it feels great to be back. At 7,200 feet above sea level, the altitude hit us right away — we arrived around 8 p.m. on Monday and didn’t have much left in the tank.

Dinner was nothing glamorous, just a convenience-store pizza, but it was exactly what we needed before unpacking and calling it a night.

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Tuesday – Settling In & A Night of Mariachi

Tuesday was our first real day, and we spent the morning making the apartment feel more like home. A little shopping for some practical things, some cozy touches — the kind that make a temporary place feel like it’s ours.

Kerry and I are having breakfast at a local
and bought some veggies for the apartment so
we don't eat out every night. 

The afternoon was amazing at the Soumaya Museum, an architectural gem housing one of the most stunning collections in the city. The building itself is a work of art, and inside we wandered past everything from Rodin sculptures to modern pieces that reminded us why Mexico City is such a cultural powerhouse.

Italy or Mexico?? 

Sculpture floor.

The building in beautiful.

Dinner that evening was at Villa María, and it was perfect. 

We got there on September 30th — the last day of the season for Chiles en Nogada, Mexico’s national dish. It’s only served during September because the ingredients are tied to the harvest, and it’s also a symbol of Mexican Independence. The dish is a roasted poblano pepper stuffed with a savory-sweet mix of meat, dried fruit, and nuts, topped with a velvety walnut sauce and sprinkled with pomegranate seeds. The green, white, and red reflect the colors of the Mexican flag. Beyond being beautiful, it’s a favorite of ours — a once-a-year treat we were lucky to catch just in time.

The food was rich and flavorful, but the real show was the live Mariachi. Kerry requested “Bésame Mucho” (which literally means “Kiss me a lot”), and I couldn’t resist asking for the crowd favorite “Cielito Lindo.” There’s nothing like hearing those songs played in the heart of Mexico, surrounded by the energy of the city.

 

This romantic even requested a song and sang the whole things to his wife. It was really amazing.

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Wednesday – Folk Art & Flavors

Today we dove into another side of Mexican culture. First stop: the Museo de Arte Popular. This museum is bursting with vibrant colors, whimsical creations, and folk art that tells the story of everyday life in Mexico. From papier-mâché alebrijes to traditional textiles, every corner of the place celebrates the creativity of the people.

 

Afterward, we wandered through an artisanal market where we picked up a few more items to make our apartment even cozier. These little markets are some of our favorite places in the city — not just for the crafts, but for the chance to connect with local artists.

Lunch was at El Cardenal, one of Mexico City’s iconic restaurants. It was everything you’d hope for: delicious, unpretentious, and deeply rooted in tradition. We took the subway back afterward, blending into the rhythm of city life before resting up for the days ahead.

Here, Kerry is with a purse perch. The 
greatest invention for a restaurant.

Three days in, and Mexico City has already reminded us why we keep coming back. From art to music to food, it’s a place that grabs all your senses and doesn’t let go. And the best part? This is just the beginning.