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Forum: Mexico & Central America
Nov 19th, 2023, 12:03 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,244
Posted By ekscrunchy

HA..It was 114F in Mandalay when I went on a...

HA..It was 114F in Mandalay when I went on a Pandaw cruise! Horrific!

And now going to Java this May!


Merida probably not over 80s..worth it in any case...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Nov 17th, 2023, 06:13 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,244
Posted By ekscrunchy

Brief answer since that trip went only to Merida...

Brief answer since that trip went only to Merida and adored it but HOT!!! Rented lovely air B&B. Dreamy. But the heat was a big deal even in January. Ut found an incredible restaurant out of town....
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Nov 8th, 2023, 07:00 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,244
Posted By ekscrunchy

xx. for friend who is going to Mexico soon

xx. for friend who is going to Mexico soon
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Jun 20th, 2015, 01:59 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,244
Posted By ekscrunchy

No worries about Pujol. My guess is that you...

No worries about Pujol. My guess is that you will be able to book a week or so in advance. The jury is out on my opinion; my partner was not awed and I think that my hopes were just too high and...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Jun 20th, 2015, 01:52 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,244
Posted By ekscrunchy

The bus ride was very easy and was on straight...

The bus ride was very easy and was on straight highway as far as I can remember. When you book the tickets you can choose your seats; we got the two right behind the driver. I am not prone to car...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Mar 3rd, 2015, 10:14 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,244
Posted By ekscrunchy

Yes, and there are beautiful views from the...

Yes, and there are beautiful views from the bus....both from DF to Puebla and from Puebla to Oaxaca.

I should mention that we did run into lots of traffic leaving the DF, en route to Puebla.
...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Mar 2nd, 2015, 10:55 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,244
Posted By ekscrunchy

Correction about bus from Puebla to Oaxaca: ...

Correction about bus from Puebla to Oaxaca:

Our ADO bus departed Puebla at 10:45am and arrived in Oaxaca at 2:20pm.

From the bus station, the taxi to Casa Oaxaca, which would be our lodging...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Mar 2nd, 2015, 10:19 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,244
Posted By ekscrunchy

I know I've not written much about Puebla apart...

I know I've not written much about Puebla apart from what we ate. But even apart from the fabulous food, this city (third largest in Mexico but it feels rather more like a large town than a city,...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Mar 2nd, 2015, 03:31 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,244
Posted By ekscrunchy

Oh, gosh, me, too! What I would give to have a...

Oh, gosh, me, too! What I would give to have a few for breakfast right now!!
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Mar 1st, 2015, 10:43 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,244
Posted By ekscrunchy

MERCADO DE LOS SABORES POBLANOS About a...

MERCADO DE LOS SABORES POBLANOS

About a 20-minute walk west from the Zocalo on Avenida 4 Poniente, rainbow-colored alphabet mosaics announce this conglomeration of dozens upon dozens of food...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Mar 1st, 2015, 10:41 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,244
Posted By ekscrunchy

And now, on to the glorious city of Puebla de...

And now, on to the glorious city of Puebla de los Angeles, an easy bus ride (passing dramatic volcanic vistas; sit on the right side for the better view from the capital to Puebla) from the DF: ...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Mar 1st, 2015, 10:31 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,244
Posted By ekscrunchy

EL BAJIO, flagship location in Apotzalco: ...

EL BAJIO, flagship location in Apotzalco:



Our next foray into barbacoa was not quite as successful, yet I would still keep this restaurant on any list of good eating places in the DF. Note...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Feb 18th, 2015, 04:32 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,244
Posted By ekscrunchy

Soon I will post the report of the comida we had...

Soon I will post the report of the comida we had at El Bajio..if you are considering this, I will post it with more haste...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Feb 18th, 2015, 04:27 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,244
Posted By ekscrunchy

I got behind myself but will try to finish this...

I got behind myself but will try to finish this up shortly.....so glad that you are enjoying and if you see here again, please send my regards to Cristina..
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Jan 31st, 2015, 09:41 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,244
Posted By ekscrunchy

Oh, so sorry! Mexican pesos! If you like lamb,...

Oh, so sorry! Mexican pesos! If you like lamb, go there. Even if one of you likes it, there is a large menu including many non-meat dishes. Friendly place, open to the street. Spanking clean....
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Jan 31st, 2015, 04:09 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,244
Posted By ekscrunchy

EL HIDALGUENSE Lamb and sheep destined...

EL HIDALGUENSE


Lamb and sheep destined for the table fall into three categories in Mexico: Cordero is the youngest and lightest animal (with cordero lechal the animal still in the suckling...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Jan 30th, 2015, 11:52 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,244
Posted By ekscrunchy

Never mind that Pujol was a bit of a...

Never mind that Pujol was a bit of a disappointment as far as the price/value ratio goes. The next day, Friday, would bring excitement, much of it related to food.

I’ve been to Mexico more times...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Jan 28th, 2015, 11:33 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,244
Posted By ekscrunchy

Never mind; I can put up the comments on Pujol...

Never mind; I can put up the comments on Pujol now and will try to get a move on the remaining time in the DF, at least:


PUJOL



This was probably our most anticipated meal, and the only...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Jan 28th, 2015, 11:04 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,244
Posted By ekscrunchy

I'm sorry I've been slow to continue..hope to...

I'm sorry I've been slow to continue..hope to have more up tomorrow night....when are you leaving?
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Jan 22nd, 2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,244
Posted By ekscrunchy

Wednesday morning we set aside for a visit to the...

Wednesday morning we set aside for a visit to the Museo Nacional de Antropologia, one of the great museums of the world.

The walk from our hotel took us almost half an hour, and we spent a...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Jan 21st, 2015, 06:05 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,244
Posted By ekscrunchy

Yes, but you have to take the package that holds...

Yes, but you have to take the package that holds the palate!!!
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Jan 21st, 2015, 04:27 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,244
Posted By ekscrunchy

Your upcoming trip was a spark for me to get this...

Your upcoming trip was a spark for me to get this going. I've tended to slack off on trip reports lately and I'm glad I've got this up and running. Stay tuned for more and ask any questions you...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Jan 20th, 2015, 05:30 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,244
Posted By ekscrunchy

One additional Polanco restaurant report; this...

One additional Polanco restaurant report; this restaurant is just across the street from Las Alcobas:



DULCINEA, Oscar Wilde, 29, just off Ave. Pres. Masaryk. We were looking for a light meal...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Jan 20th, 2015, 05:19 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,244
Posted By ekscrunchy

El Turix in Polanco, exterior: ...

El Turix in Polanco, exterior:



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Forum: Mexico & Central America
Jan 20th, 2015, 05:17 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,244
Posted By ekscrunchy

Knots of chaffeurs and bodyguards loiter on the...

Knots of chaffeurs and bodyguards loiter on the street alongside idling Audis, Mercedes and even a Ferrari or “Lambo” or two lining the blocks facing south onto Polanco’s Lincoln Park, where cafes...
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