(silvena) We have had our first day as real tourists today. And it shows...we are dead tired in an internet cafe writing ... because we can not walk any more. We followed religiously the recommendations of our favourite Lonely Planet and walked the recommended route. Here a a few pictures from the day:

The Iglesia de San Francisco, in front of which this picture is taken is a remnant of a Franciscan convent, in the heart of Mexico City and not far from our hotel. View image

While trying to enter the Palacio Nacional, where some famous Diego Rivera murals are preserved, amidst the busiest place in town, the Zocalo, we across a froup of sweet Mexican kids (small burrito-eaters, as Michal calls them) on their way to the bus, probably going to school. View image

The heart of Mexico City is undoubtedly the so called Zocalo, meaning base where a huge Mexican flag stands and every Mexican in the city seemingly tries to sell you something. Behind me is the Catedral Metropolitana, a huge cathedral build on some Aztec ruins and supposedly sinking because of this. View image

(michal) Last but not least picture of today: Diego Riviera`s murals - I think that everybody who has seen the famous movie "Frida" telling the true story of Frida Kahlo, the biggest Mexican paintress, has also heard about Diego her husband. The murals are simply amazing - huge, impressive, reflecting all of the improtant times for Mexico - Aztec empire, Spanish conquest, and finally the capitalism and glorious communism! Yes, yes, Diego was a strongly beliving el camerado, whose ideas were reflected in his paintings - that is mainly why the Rockefellers tore down the already commissioned mural just because there was Tovarishch Lenin in it! Well, Diego you were so wrong, but still you are one of my favourite painters! View image

That is it for today ! More in two days !