Xochimilco, Mex City

Mexico City - Nov 08

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November 15th 2008
Day 1 - Uneventful 12 hour flight from London to Mex City apart from watching "In Bruges" and meeting Oscar from Guadalajara. Plane arrived after dark at the Mexico City airport, which was probably on the outskirts of the city when built, but is now conveniently central. Having ripped the airline tags off my rucksack to blend in, I boarded the metro where the no luggage policy at any time is only ... read more

North America » Mexico » Distrito Federal » Mexico City

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The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst... ... read more