Mexico City – Museum

We were at the museum of Natural History today, and we were lucky enough to stumble on some shaman helping people exorcise some demons. He told Pam she was having problems with her hip and back, and he was absolutely right! Check out the movie here.

MaskThe Museum is really an amazing experience. It’s laid out just wonderfully. Each of the large rooms are jammed to the rafters with a wide range of artifacts. Each period in Mexican history has a dedicated room. There is a room for the Toltecs, the Aztecs, etc etc. You could spend several days seeing this place. There is just so much to see.

The four of usMarlene and Jorge have been amazing tour guides (I’m sure I’ve mentioned this many times, but it bears repeating!) and they’ve really shown us a lot of things we wouldn’t have seen. Now the Museum we would have seen, but it’s been great to see it with someone who is truly proud of it’s achievements.

Dog statueCheck out this one of a cool dog statue! It was in the room with a Chac Mool, the famous reclining figure, who is Mayan or perhaps Toltec. So I’m guessing the dog is either from the Mayan or Toltec civilization as well.

The next time we come to Mexico City, we’ll definitely be returning for another visit! The variety of art is really amazing.

Mexico 2007

Welcome to Mexico!

Pyramid of the SunFor my 50th birthday we jetted off to Mexico City and Acapulco, with stops for pyramid climbing in Xochicalco and exploring Taxco, the city that silver built along the way. We were generously hosted by Jorge and Marlene, two bon vivants with a zest for life that is infectious and delicious.

The Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan.

Pyramid of the SunWhile in Mexico City I was able to stroke number 6 off of my life time “To-Do List” –  Climb a pyramid: hopefully a big one. And it was great to do it. Lots and lots of people climb it. I stopped to help an older lady, but she pulled away from me – it’s just something you want to accomplish on your own!

University of Mexico This is apparently the second (or was it 3rd) highest pyramid that you can climb. Sure some are higher, but you can’t get your butt to the top!