Last weekend I went for a walk on Saturday evening, after work. I headed up to the Zócalo, the main plaza of Mexico City. The Zócalo – also called Plaza de la Constitucion – is surrounded by the Catedral Metropolitano, Palacio Nacional, and Antiguo Palacio del Ayuntamiento (the original town hall). The square is typically thronged.
Until it starts raining. Then, everyone just kind of disappears. They seek shelter in the subway, the cathedral, nearby shops, and…well, I just don’t know where all these folks go when it starts to rain. Afternoon thunderstorms are pretty common here, so I am sure that locals have a system to wait out the rain.
Not this chica, though. Me, I stayed outside and enjoyed it. I never see rain like this at home, so I thought the sudden storm was exciting and fun.
I reconsidered my idea of “exciting and fun” when I had to walk two miles back to the hotel in sodden shoes and jeans. No bueno. It was a good leg workout though – kind of like walking with ankle weights. Heavy ankle weights.
Do you like rain or not so much?
I think I would have been one of those people who ducked for shelter when the rain started falling. But at least you got some good pictures and a great workout walking in wet jeans 🙂
Haha you know it! I was soaked!
I love the rain when I don’t have to walk in it too much. I could sit watching it come down for hours. Definitely no bueno on the wet shoes and jeans, but sounds like you enjoyed yourself regardless!
Well you know, we never see rain at home so it’s a real marvel to me!
I totally love the second picture! It looks so retro, love it!
The Zocalo is chockfull of history.
Wow that sky is so eerie! I have to say I prefer watching the rain from inside 😉
It’s incredible to see the sky cloud over and storm and then it’s clear again in 20 minutes.
I love the rain. I love the mood, it’s just relaxing. It looks beauitful though! Hopefully you still had fun. I’m heading to Maryland next week & I’m so excited!
Have a great time in Maryland!
I grew up in a rainy state so I find a good rain storm so relaxing. Not a big fan of walking with heavy wet shoes though, you are right it is like a workout!
Yeah, I didn’t quite think about the wet clothes when I was happily splashing around.
Wow! So much rain!!!
It was torrential!
Wow how long is your trip? Do you like being away for so long??
I don’t know how long I’ll be here; looks like there is another deadline looming so it will be a couple of months. It’s kind of fun living in a hotel!
I love rainy days. I’m a Seattle girl and am incredibly homesick for grey days, my rain boots and trudging to work with a warm coffee in my hand. It’s crazy how people just disappear when it rains. It’s just water.
I can completely see the appeal of Seattle now that I’ve been in Mexico City for a few weeks. It’s such a nice break from hot, dry, sunny, fires…
Noo… it rains in Mexico? Well I never! 🙂
Claire xx
It rains Every.Single.Day. Every day! The parks are so lush and green as a result.
I love the rain. Sounds like a wonderful adventure!
It really was. I love the rain too!
It is raining buckets here in Trinidad right now. I love the rain…my bed gets 10 times more cozier when it rains. LOL