tour to the heart of Mexico City

Dennis drove us around on a tour today into the heart of Mexico City.  We went to the basilica first to catch a tour bus but couldn't find one so Dennis just drove. I really appreciate him driving because it is very unnerving for me. At the Basilica we actually saw four Basilicas.  The first was a very old small one on on top of a hill with a nice waterfall coming down.  We saw a cute little 2 year old all dressed in white with here mother.  Then we saw this new Basilica that will hold 20,000.  People were walking on their knees to show reverence as the priest was giving a mass.    

It is surprising how much gold leaf is put into these Catholic churches rather they are old or new.   

Above is the new Basilica and below is an old Basilica.  They are just next door to each other.  

This Basilica is actually sinking into the ground.  As we walked in it is obvious that we were walking uphill as the front has sunk about considerably.  It was like walking in the fun house at Lagoon.

This is a wonderful, beautiful art palace where there was a display about Michael Angelo.  It was only available to see by buying a ticket that day so the line was out the door and around the block.

We went to lunch at the house of blue tiles which is an old huge palace now housing Sanborn's Restaurant. The small pinata on the table was interesting.  In a larger size it is used at parties.  When one of the cones coming off the main center is knocked off it represents knocking off or getting rid of your bad habits.  I ate vegetable soup and with good bread, guacamole and chips.  Dennis had a spicy burritos dish.