One of the “obligatory” attractions in Mexico City is Xochimilco. Wikipedia says: In southern Mexico City, a gritty working-class neighborhood gives way to the famous canals of Xochimilco, the last remnants of a vast water transport system built by the Aztecs. Colorful gondola-like boats take visitors on cruises while food vendors, artisans and mariachi bands float past. Like Lucha Libre, I’d never had much interest in it. But I went and thoroughly enjoyed it. And, like Lucha Libre, Xochimilco seemed like a sort of rite of passage for visitors to Mexico City. So I went with a group of friends. But unlike Lucha Libre, it pretty much lived up (or down) to my expectations. It was pleasant enough to float around for a couple of hours with a group of friends but it was pretty over the top touristy.
You can get pretty much anything you want, from margaritas to mariachis delivered by boat.
Some of our visitors
Mike, Rosann and Kathryn sample some chocolate dipped churros
Maureen, my garden friend, her brother, Tom, me and Kathryn enjoying some outstanding seafood.
Things we saw while wandering around
We’ve noticed a number of these little lane way row houses.
Until next time………….
Wanderings Onward 