I got what I wanted in Mexico, it is all packed up and ready to fly. Here is a picture of one of my favorite things I found. Mexico is full of statues like these, all of which can be purchased quite cheaply. I’m not sure if this is actually an authentic piece or if it is a reproduction, either way I like it. I packed this into my hand luggage wrapped in bubble wrap. I worried about the snake’s tongue breaking but it endured the journey.

I just got back from Teotihuacan where I climbed a couple of Aztec pyramids. It is literally a breathtaking experience. It was on these pyramids that the Aztecs sacrificed people. There are two main pyramids, the Sun and the Moon, and a few other smaller ones. One of them I believe is for Quetzalcoatl, who was a Toltec priest who became a god. Wikipedia has an article on Quetzalcoatl, although it differs from what I have heard from villagers living in what used to be the seat of the Toltec civilization.

Sanborns is a major Mexican institution, and is not something you should miss if you come here (I believe they exist all over the country). Sanborns is a strange sort of department store with a cafe. Definitely go for coffee to get a glimpse of the local culture. The food isn’t bad either.

This is the most interesting Sanborns of all, located inside the Blue Tile House which was built in 1596 I believe. Don’t miss it if you’re in Mexico City. Much intrigue took place here, including a murder on the staircase.

I didn’t get the chance to go in this time but I was able to snap this pic as I drove by.