Mexico City, Xochimilco

What can i say about Xochimilco!  its the historic part of mexico city where the original canals still exist that used to be the main way to get around the city.  nowadays its a party place, where families go on the weekend to sit on a boat, eat, drink and be merry.  Now I had heard a lot about this before we got there, but none of it was close to what the actual place turned out to be like.  i think you need to see some pictures to really believe it.

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the assault of colours, and so many boats!  we quickly ordered some drinks, which are a local specialty.  we each got a 750ml bottle of corona, with a big cup filled with hot sauce and sweet stuff.  crazy!

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the happy couple!

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this is what the area looks like

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and off we went

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Vendors pull up trying to sell you things

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and then the mariachi boat pulled up

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and since the area used to be used as agriculture, nurseries have now taken their place

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partying along

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this lady lived on a house here, and was going to work in a water taxi

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then the quesadilla boat pulled up next to us!

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SHRUBBERIES!!!  GET YOUR SHRUBBERIES!

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poinsettias at a nursery

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and towards the end of the day there was a LOT of traffic on the water

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what a fantastic day on the water.  there was lots of food, we had lots of beer, and it was just a lot of fun running around on the boat and hanging out with people in the sun.  plus did i mention it was nice and warm that day!  another great mexico city experience!