We have survived the dreaded Turista, a terrible 24 hours of some sort of gastro bug that tourists sometimes get. It can be from food, water or exposure to germs. We are not sure how but we got it, but it began at the same time leading us to believe it was food that we ate. Man, I am glad the worst is over!

Today, we were able to leave the Casa for a very memorable day. We went to visit Frida Khalo's Blue house and I was delighted by the beauty all around. It was so inspiring and I can see why she created so much of her work in this oasis, a lush garden with wild tropical flowers and a house painted blue. There was a wonderful collection of her art, household items, and some of her dresses and headpieces. What moved me was seeing her back brace collection and her wheelchair up against her art easel. She was afflicted with polio as a child, survived a terrifying accident on a trolley which broke her back and then lost her foot later in life, yet she found a way to express her pain and live life to the fullest. I was rather compelled by the "Offrenda" that they put up in Frida's honour. Day of the dead is a time to remember those who have passed away and all over Mexico City people are setting up these alters with marigolds of bright orange and candles, candies, food they loved and a picture of their love one. Frida's Offrenda was incredibly meaningful thinking about her legacy to the world. It was so brightly coloured and set up on the patio overlooking her garden. What a way to remember people we love. I think I would like to embrace this tradition at home. In Canadian culture we don't really do much for our loved ones after they have been laid to rest. I think this tradition is a beautiful one.

Next stop was Diego Rivera's and Frida's studio, also famous for its bridge between the two studios. It was an insider look at the interesting people they were. Diego's murals can be found across Mexico City and we have yet to see them all!

We also visited Soumaya Museum which is a stunning collection of Art in an incredible architectural masterpiece of a building. Entry was free to this private collection of world renowned art, owned by the richest man in Mexico. Nice of him to let us come! We enjoyed the likes of Van Gogh, Degas, Dali, Pissarro, Picasso and Rodin. Not a bad collection at all in my humble opinion. Earlier today at the Market where we had lunch I started a collection of my own....lets hope it makes the journey home in one piece!

Across the street was Costco! What more could you ask for? We popped in for a romantic dinner and picked up a few tasty treats. And you know what? It felt pretty much like every other Costco in the world except this one was in Pesos. So you had to do the math!