{"id":2848,"date":"2026-01-12T04:30:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T04:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/?p=2848"},"modified":"2026-01-12T05:23:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T05:23:20","slug":"mexico-city-day-3-paseo-domincal-zocalo-and-villa-maria-restaurant-with-jose-and-ceci","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/?p=2848","title":{"rendered":"Mexico City Day 3 &#8211; Paseo Domincal, Zocalo and Villa Maria Restaurant with Jos\u00e9 and Ceci."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Paseo de la Reforma (a major route downtown) as well as many other thoroughfares are closed to car traffic&nbsp;with the purpose of allowing cyclists, skaters and pedestrians to move freely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We decided to rent bikes from the regular city bike rental system Ecobici and check it out. What a great experience! We saw riders of all shapes and sizes, riding all types of bikes. There were thousands of runners, walkers, dogs walking and in strollers, it was a great vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9206-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2852\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9206-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9206-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9206-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9206-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9206.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the bike docks in front of a beautifully painted city bus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9158-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2851\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9158-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9158-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9158-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9158.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The tree-lined part that was in the park <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9154-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2853\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9154-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9154-1-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9154-1-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9154-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9154-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lola on the left posing, Michelle is in the funky beige hat with the black scarf tied around it. This is us waiting to go around the roundabout with a gorgeous fountain in the middle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Part way along we stopped to participate in a large group of people doing a Latin dancing fitness class &#8211; so much fun! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9160.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This was much more fun than when I do Latin dancing fitness at home by myself \ud83d\ude42<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9161-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2858\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9161-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9161-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9161-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9161-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9161.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Angel of Independence landmark<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9162-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2859\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9162-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9162-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9162-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9162.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zoom in on Angel of Independence<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>People were cycling with speakers playing music which was for the most part great, but there was awhile when the cyclists next to us were playing screaming heavy metal. I was happy when they moved along. All in all we cycled only about 8 km. We hopped off the bikes and then walked for about 30 minutes to make our way down to the Zocalo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the walk we passed through Chinatown.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9168-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2865\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9168-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9168-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9168-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9168-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9168.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chinatown<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9167-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2866\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9167-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9167-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9167-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9167-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9167.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We also went through a local farmers market building where a local vendor ripped me off when I bought some fruit from him<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9177-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2867\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9177-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9177-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9177-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9177.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Interesting buildings along the way<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9176-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2860\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9176-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9176-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9176-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9176.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This was a pedestrian street full of international chain stores.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9174-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2861\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9174-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9174-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9174-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9174.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">San Francisco Convent outside<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9175-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2862\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9175-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9175-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9175-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9175.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">San Francisco Convent inside<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9171-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2864\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9171-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9171-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9171-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9171-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9171.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">La Casa de Los Azulejos (traditional blue glazed tiles)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9172-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2863\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9172-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9172-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9172-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9172.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">La Casa de Los Azulejos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9170-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2868\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9170-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9170-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9170-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9170-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9170.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">La Palacio de Bellas Artes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9207-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2869\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9207-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9207-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9207-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9207-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9207.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">We also witnessed a very large march for animal rights<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9181-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2871\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9181-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9181-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9181-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9181.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In the background is the main cathedral in the Z\u00f3calo Constitution Plaza. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is currently an art exhibition in the main square called \u201cNopalera en el coraz\u00f3n\u201d which means \u201cprickly pear cactus in the heart\u201d. There are around 200 Nopal cactus forms that have been designed and painted by various artists. While Michelle and Lola took at a look at the cathedral, I wandered among the Nopales. Each was more interesting than the next. It reminded me of the moose program similar to this that we had in Canada many years ago. Here are a sampling of the range of pieces that were designed: click on them individually if you would like to zoom in on any.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2872\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9203-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2872\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9203-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9203-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9203-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9203.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2879\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9204-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2879\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9204-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9204-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9204-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9204.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2874\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9202-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2874\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9202-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9202-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9202-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9202.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2887\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9201-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2887\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9201-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9201-225x300.jpg 225w, 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src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9183-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2889\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9183-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9183-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9183-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9183.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2891\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9181-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2891\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9181-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9181-1-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9181-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9181-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The highlight of the day was meeting our Spanish teachers\u2019s brother and sister-in-law. Kira teaches Spanish at the Bowmanville Older Adult Association and we all adore her. When she heard we were going to be in Mexico City she connected us up with her family. They came to meet us and took us to a fantastic and fancy traditional Mexican restaurant called Villa Maria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9225-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2892\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9225-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9225-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9225-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9225-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9225.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9210-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2893\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9210-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9210-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9210-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9210-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9210.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I tried many different traditional foods I have never even heard of before. We of course had to order guacamole (my favourite) and there was the option of ordering it with a side of Chapulines (grasshoppers). They were surprisingly good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9211-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2895\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9211-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9211-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9211-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9211.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Guacamole with Chapulines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9212-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2902\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9212-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9212-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9212-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9212.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Later when researching I learned that you are meant to eat them on the side to appreciate the crispness and seasoning. I felt that I had to try it with the guac first, but then tried them alone and still liked them.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We also tried something called Escamoles &#8211; also known as \u201cMexican Caviar\u201d. It is a Mexican delicacy of edible ant larvae and pupae &#8211; also surprisingly good. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9213-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2896\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9213-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9213-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9213-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9213-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9213.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Surprisingly tasty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We had another appetizer called Sopes. Ours were made of blue corn masa flour made into disks with a lip and fried and then topped with crumbled cheese, refried beans, sauce, shredded lettuce and Mexican crema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9214-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2897\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9214-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9214-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9214-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9214.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yum!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We also had tiny two-bite fish tacos with pineapple (called Tacos de Pescado al Pastor). I also had a brilliant tasting soup made from Squash Blossoms with poblano chili peppers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bowl was beautifully presented even before the soup was poured in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9216-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2899\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9216-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9216-1-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9216-1-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9216-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9216-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Before: notice the deep fried squash blossom peeking out from under side of the bowl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9217-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2900\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9217-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9217-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9217-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9217-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9217.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">After: so delicious!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For the finale we shared Churros with dulce de l\u00e8che and chocolate sauce AND coconut ice cream, even though we were all completely stuffed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9221-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2901\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9221-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9221-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9221-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9221-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9221.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jos\u00e9 and Ceci<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kira\u2019s brother Jos\u00e9 and his wife Ceci were so warm, generous and hospitable. We really enjoyed our time with them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also presented us with beautifully presented gifts which we all loved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My Spanish is not on the same level as Michelle or Lola, but I understood most of the conversation. It was strange though for Michelle to be in a social situation where I was so much quieter than everyone else! I did try to contribute but I was focussing more on comprehension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9222-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2908\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9222-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9222-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9222-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9222-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.koren.korenscreativearts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_9222.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We didn\u2019t get home until almost 5 so we relaxed and then I went for a walk later on to look for some reading glasses &#8211; I broke one pair and lost the other &#8211; no luck so I will push that mission to tomorrow. Now I am planning on studying for an hour or so before I go to bed. Class starts tomorrow &#8211; I am very excited!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Paseo de la Reforma (a major route downtown) as well as many other thoroughfares are closed to car traffic&nbsp;with the purpose of allowing cyclists, skaters and pedestrians to move freely. 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