A block away from the DoubleTree Hotel I witnessed Mexican Democracy in Action
We opted for Italian tonight and perhaps should have ordered the pizza. The Risotto Frutti di Mare was certainly tasty and filling, but it is unwise to have high expectations for Italian Cuisine in Mexico. Yet our gut feel is that the pizza is really good, and we shall return.
On the short drive to the hotel we passed a park-like venue that was clearly gearing up for a rally. Elections are coming soon in Mexico. It was sunny and warm and my friend volunteered to help another friend move a bed for an upcoming visit of relatives.
I thought it was far to early to sit in my hotel room watching CNN International. So I grabbed my Canon S100 and walked down to the venue.
Things were just warming up as the sun was setting. Isabel Aguilar seems a true candidate for the people. But there were about as many people lined up at the food vendor as there were showing their support for Isabel. So it was clearly a family social event.
Oddly this city of a million people is reminiscent of Italy (and Spain a bit as well). I left the rally before it peaked and will never know if Isabel was actually the featured speaker, but I bet she was. I will likely follow the election to see how she does.
Clearly, with so much popular support, she is my kind of woman.
Tomorrow I move into my new house!
