Sunday 11 October


Sunday evening went pretty well, I arrived in Monterrey and checked into the Holiday Inn, The receptionist told me that there was a festival going on at the “Plaza del General Ignacio Zaragoza”. Well, I figured I’d better get down there for that. He said “Take the metro. It’s easier“.

And it was easy. I just got on in front of the Hotel and got off at the end of the line. It was really fun. The plaza and the streets around it were alive with people. There were acrobats, mimes, and musicians performing all around the plaza on on the streets adjacent. There was a big pavillion with a super duper band. All free. Just walk in.

Monterrey is a very cosmopolitan city with a population of 3 ½ million. It seems very prosperous. It made me remember why I love Mexico so much. There is always activity on the streets of any town or city. People seem to be out of the house and having fun. The lovers are always hand in hand, or kissing, or looking longingly into each others eyes.

It is all very sweet.