Monthly Archives: December 2010

Street Outside the Congress Venue One of the things I love about Mexico is the astonishing use of color architecturally.       The Congress venue for the August 2011 IPA meeting is called the  World Trade Center (once you … Continue reading →

The airport is modern and surprisingly uncrowded considering that Benito Juarez is the only airport serving this gigantic metropolis.   One important safety measure is attention to taxi choice.  Taxi crime was high in the 1990’s and has diminished significantly, … Continue reading →

I am an adventurous eater, and am particularly fond of local, everyday, not fancy food.  Mexico city’s avenues and parks are crowded with little stands selling “street food”–tacos and tortas and quesadillas. I bought a taco at a stand in … Continue reading →

The altitude in Mexico City is 7200 feet.  As a result, the weather is mild and dry.  Okay, in December, when I visited, it was perfect. Highs of about 74 during the day, and lows of 45 at night. Sunny, … Continue reading →

Downtown Mexico City was full of surprises for me.  Due to the population and decades old stories of pollution, I expected something rather tough and crowded.  In fact, the city has an open, spacious feel with broad boulevards and vast … Continue reading →