After approximately 4 hours of restless sleep and a quick Lyft to BWI, check-in at the Southwest International counter was a breeze. My large bag only weighing 38lbs was well below its limit, and safely on it’s way to Houston and then Mexico City. I was to my gate by 5:45 and my travel companions arrived shortly after. Our 7am flight took off on time, which afforded me a MUCH needed nap as we cruised along above the clouds.
Arriving in Houston we stopped for a quick bite and then back on our short flight to Mexico City.
Everything went smoothly as we made our way through customs and baggage claim and to exchange
our money. Unfortunately, because we arrived on a Sunday, we knew the airport would be our best bet
for exchange, despite the lower rates. Two of our trip participants, Kim and Clare, went on to the hotel
to get settled, and the other trip leaders, Liana, Mel, Alex, and I began to sort out the rental cars.
Everything went smoothly as we made our way through customs and baggage claim and to exchange
our money. Unfortunately, because we arrived on a Sunday, we knew the airport would be our best bet
for exchange, despite the lower rates. Two of our trip participants, Kim and Clare, went on to the hotel
to get settled, and the other trip leaders, Liana, Mel, Alex, and I began to sort out the rental cars.
Because we were going to be driving around our participants all week AND their luggage, a large 15
passenger van, and support SUV were arranged. One from Budget and one from Enterprise, which
involved a few rounds to airport shuttles and lots of translation. SO thankful for our in-country guide,
Alex, who was able to do all our translating for us. Picking up our VW van and our Duster, we were off
to We Hotel Aeropuerto.
passenger van, and support SUV were arranged. One from Budget and one from Enterprise, which
involved a few rounds to airport shuttles and lots of translation. SO thankful for our in-country guide,
Alex, who was able to do all our translating for us. Picking up our VW van and our Duster, we were off
to We Hotel Aeropuerto.
Thinking we would have oodles of time between our arrival and our evening plans, we asked our
participants to meet us at 5pm. However, we did not arrive at the hotel until 5pm. (while parallel parking
the car, Alex forgot to put on the brake and almost rolled the VW van into the parked car behind it). A
quick adjustment of plans gave us a few more moments to check into our room and change clothes
before we hoped in some local cabs to dinner at Cafe de Tacuba, founded in 1912.
participants to meet us at 5pm. However, we did not arrive at the hotel until 5pm. (while parallel parking
the car, Alex forgot to put on the brake and almost rolled the VW van into the parked car behind it). A
quick adjustment of plans gave us a few more moments to check into our room and change clothes
before we hoped in some local cabs to dinner at Cafe de Tacuba, founded in 1912.
The cafe was full of lively live traditional music; a troop of around 18 men with various guitars. Local
artists and pollinator lovers, Alena and Ceaser. For dinner, I was adventurous and ordered the “cuatro
cositas” (four little things...with no description!) and the Tacuba Chocolate (the house specialty hot
chocolate). My drink and dinner were both fabulous, although I still don’t really know what the little
things I was eating were. Regardless, muy deliciosa!
artists and pollinator lovers, Alena and Ceaser. For dinner, I was adventurous and ordered the “cuatro
cositas” (four little things...with no description!) and the Tacuba Chocolate (the house specialty hot
chocolate). My drink and dinner were both fabulous, although I still don’t really know what the little
things I was eating were. Regardless, muy deliciosa!
Our plan was to return to the hotel early, to give ourselves and everyone ample time to unwind and get
a good night’s sleep, however, after all the shifts in schedule, it was closer to 10 when we returned.
Trip leaders packed goodie bags for participants and I flopped into bed. For about 30 seconds I maybe
considered showering first, but I’m pretty sure I was asleep before I even got that far.
a good night’s sleep, however, after all the shifts in schedule, it was closer to 10 when we returned.
Trip leaders packed goodie bags for participants and I flopped into bed. For about 30 seconds I maybe
considered showering first, but I’m pretty sure I was asleep before I even got that far.
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