Sunday, May 25, 2025 Early this morning, Jane and I both woke up at 5:30 a.m.—even before our alarms went off—as we prepared to depart Mexico. Jeff and Comeka had already left around 4:00 a.m., driven by the son of a local contact Jeff had met on a previous trip. […]

Saturday, May 24, 2025 Today, Jane and I were joined by a couple of feline visitors as we sipped our morning coffee in the suite. They were noticeably braver than on previous days—bold enough to creep in for a look around, but still skittish enough to run away the moment

Friday, May 23, 2025 We woke to a cool, sunny morning and strolled downhill in search of a place for a light breakfast. Jane had a spot picked out and entered into her phone’s GPS, located in the Plaza de La Paz. But along the way, we were unwittingly drawn

Thursday, May 22, 2025 This morning, we enjoyed the pastries we’d picked up the night before, paired with fresh Keurig coffee in our suite. Before setting off on the day’s adventure, we couldn’t resist stepping out into the cool morning air and onto the shared upper terrace. From there, a

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 I started the day blogging on the outdoor patio near our room, enjoying the cool morning air and the peaceful serenity around me. Later, we took a short walk to Café de la Parroquia, a nearby restaurant Jane had chosen for breakfast. We were seated in

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 This morning, we decided to break our breakfast streak of coffee and pastries and set out to find a nice spot for a proper meal. We first headed downhill from Casa Aliz, and although we didn’t find a restaurant, we stumbled upon the serene Benito Juárez

Monday, May 19, 2025 This morning, we prepared for our departure to San Miguel de Allende. We took an Uber ride to Mexico City’s North Bus Station. Despite the heavy traffic, we arrived in about 25 minutes and were pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to locate the ETN

Saturday, May 17, 2025 This morning, we again enjoyed a simple breakfast of pastries and espresso before calling an Uber ride around 8:30 to take us to Chapultepec Park, aiming to arrive at Chapultepec Castle just as it opened at 9:00. The ride dropped us off near the entrance, and

Friday, May 16, 2025 This morning, we breakfasted on the pastries we had bought the night before, accompanied by espresso. Jane had arranged for a guide through Estigo Tours, scheduled to pick us up at 8:30 a.m. At around 8:20, he texted to say he had arrived, and we scurried

Thursday, May 15, 2025 We woke up early today—Mexico City is two hours behind Apex—so our bodies are still adjusting. I felt groggy and had a slight headache, but after a shot of espresso from the in-room machine, I slowly came to life.  We arrived at 8:00 a.m., just as

May 14, 2025 Although, we successfully traveled from home to Mexico City today, our most exciting moment occurred at home in our backyard before departing.  While enjoying our coffee and tea this morning, we were contemplating our final packing when an unexpected and tragic turn of events struck. Jane, checking

May 13, 2025 Today, I’m celebrating my 69th lap around our home star, grateful that I am still able to continue adventuring. In fact, tomorrow, Jane and I depart for our country’s southern neighbor, Mexico. Despite its proximity, this will be the first time either of us will set foot in