What did I notice?
We made our way to Chapultepec Castle for one last museum tour. A long, tree-lined pathway took us to the entrance of the Castle. A trolley passed us, full of tourists on their way up. Reaching the top of the hill we entered the gates of the castle. Circling around the castle is a patio with views of the city below, tainted only by the smog that fogged over the buildings. Standing on the checkered tiles of the patio, we looked out to see the monument of soldiers marking the entrance of Chapultepec Park, the beginning of the Avenue Reforma. This road shoots straight through the city, making a clear pathway to the historical center.
We wondered from ornate room to room, observing the lifestyles of the historic Maximiliano and Porfirio. After 30 days of museums, I had a little trouble absorbing some of the details, but still enjoyed imaging the lives of these dynamic rulers and their wives.
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| A view of Reforma |
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| Surrounding the Castle |
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| A portion of a mural inside the Castle |
From the castle, we made our way to our farewell lunch. As usual, we were fed an incredible meal of sopa de lima, chile relleno, pescado, and a fruit salad. This time our meal began an afternoon of sharing our appreciation of the people we've met and the experiences we've had. It's comforting to hear how all of us will go back to our classrooms and implement what we have learned. In addition, we shared how our general understandings of Mexico have changed.
