Leaving

Mexico has been an interesting experience. We got to see the pyramids and basilicas... steeped in history. We saw the newness of the burgeoning cities. We saw violence and a lack of humanity. Turns out Mexico isn't much different from any other place in the world. Similar trials and tribulations. And our worlds keep spinning just the same.

Another View From the Top

I went to dinner with some friends at a rooftop sushi lounge. The drinks and food were amazing, but the real kicker was the view. All the never-ending lights of Mexico City twinkling while I ate my rainbow trout sashimi and sipped on my cosmo... let's just say I had a good time.

A Different Kind of Dog

Yesterday I started practicing for the role of Goofy as a backup. The choreography is easy, but the costume is somewhat inhibiting. And heavy and hot. I can't imagine going into Goofy when we play a hot arena. But I'm sure I'll get the pleasure of finding out soon enough.

It Begins

We went through our first day of rehearsals today. You can tell that we're at altitude here. Things that normally would be easy take your breath away a bit. But overall it was fun being back on the ice with everyone. More interesting stories to come.

Trying to get a Taxi

People are rude. That's the long and the short of it. We waited for almost twenty minutes... standing along the side of the road, while party after party would butt in front of us for a cab. They knew we were waiting longer, but it was evident that that was of no concern. And so, we live and we learn. And in Mexico, you take no prisoners when it comes to hailing a cab. :)

My First Shopping Experience in Mexico: Wal Mart....................

I went with Pablo, Kristine and Sergei to get provisions today. Pablo informed the driver we needed to go to the grocery store. And where did we end up...Superama. And what is Superama in Mexico? Wal Mart.

View From the Top

As my flight approached my destination of Mexico City, I couldn't help but notice the urban sprawl below me. The hills resemble balding men. You're looking down and all you see is this little circle of earth (the top of the hill) surrounded by buildings. Seeing the landscape from the plane reminded me of a swarm of locusts just taking over everything in sight, except the locusts were houses and other buildings. With a metro population of 21 million, I guess there's nothing else to expect.

Leaving

Well people, the time has come for me to begin the second chapter of my Disney on Ice experience. I'm heading to Mexico City in a few short hours. It will be the first time that this Floridian has been to land of Montezuma. And he's lookin' forward to it. Postings to follow. :)
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