I had another experience this morning I couldn’t help but share. Further continues my fear and provides more evidence for my mafia theory. Basically, our driver was in a BAD mood, for whatever reason. So he decides to take it out by driving like a complete maniac. I mean some of the most aggressive driving [...]
Entries from November 2008
November 12, 2008
Don’t mess with the taxi mafia
These guys are for real. I had a few experiences today that have led me to believe that in Mexico City, people take their taxi mafia very seriously.
Point numero uno: I was waiting patiently in the loooong line at metro Tacubaya for the “taxis colectivos,” or shared taxis. The deal is, four people pile in [...]
November 10, 2008
Cuernavaca: Weekend Playground for the rich DFeños
This weekend I had the pleasure of going to Cuernavaca with a friend who is updating a guidebook for Mexico. Cuernavaca, the city of eternal spring, is the destination for wealthy DFeños who want to escape from the madness for a few days. About two hours south of Mexico City and at a much lower [...]
