fin de semana

We had a weekend. Well, we did some unsuccessful furniture hunting, but for the most part, we spent it outdoors and I think our girls were very happy and relieved for that. Saturday morning, we checked out the zoologico at Chapultepec Park, which is like a 10 minutes walk from where we're currently residing. Honestly, I was nervous about going to the zoo here. I mean, a zoo is a zoo right? But then, there are 'good' zoos and 'bad' zoos. Anyway, the kids were super excited about going to the zoo so apprehension aside, we made it a fun excursion for them.

The zoo resides in the enormous Chapultepec Park. The park during the weekend,is a whirlwind of activities. It draws in the locals by the hordes and vendors sell everything and anything imaginable.. And then, you have a string of buskers - magicians, clowns and musicians, trying to make their days' wages.

So I have to say, with much relief, that the zoo wasn't that bad. It wasn't the 'best' that I've been to, but it was decent enough. Not so sure if Sera was very impressed especially after visiting Blijdorp Zoo in Rotterdam, but I think she still enjoyed herself.

Our weekend ended with a little trip outside the Mexico D.F.. Not so sure where we were but I think we were in the mountains northwest? We actually spend the afternoon at 'The Hacienda', which is just a restaurant with a huge field that they use for families to rest and relax outdoors. There were horse and pony rides, a playground, an art and craft corner, a stable with small farm animals, a little stadium, a bouncy castle and a bar. Ha ha. A comforting oddity in the middle of nowhere! When our tummys beckoned for food, we strolled to the restaurant and had a typical non-vegetarian, Mexican dinner. Hmmm, 'yummy'!

This weekend, we finally receive our boxes, after 6 months. Hopefully, it'll be like 'Christmas morning' all over again ...

Girls with Joran and Isis.

At the Hacienda, Yassy surprised us when she wanted to go on the pony. She held on to Johan's hand and the other hand on the saddle.

Sera and Isis really enjoyed just being able to play freely that day

I had to take a picture of this meat platter ... for Sue-Lyn especially. Recently, I heard someone say that she became a vegetarian after living in Mexico??!!