we have been here in mexico city for five days now of nonstop sightseeing. my eyes hurt from stress more than from pollution. the rain has cleared the air every day that we have been here. what an amazing City: the world's largest! we have been staying with my nephew mike and his wife and two kids. every day is filled with walking about: pyramids, museums, parks, etc. mexico city has more parks and tree-lined boulevards than i would have dreamed possible. it is one of the greenest cities anywhere. one night mike took me on a bike trip exploring parts of the city which he and a bunch of his friends didn't know. four gringos on bicycles swooping through some tough neighborhoods made an obvious target for whistles and taunts, half in fun, half asserting dominion in their 'hood. of course we stopped a few times at esoteric old fashioned bars for a drink. we have enjoyed mexico city greatly, but even more pleasure is the connection to distant family-folks. mike and gabi have been generous with their time and we can't get enough of their loving hospitality. the week is going by too quickly....
