Left Acapulco, went to dinner.  Had two Spanish wines.  Here is the red Rioja. Endive and arugula salad, followed by Caesar Salad and another New York Strip Steak. Noticed in the background someone who looked like Irene Zane from 15 Craigside. Went to see the Adda Band.   Then to the theater for the Beatles.  They were great, and sort of looked like the originals. Went back to watch the Adda Band. Only walked 2936 steps today. We're at sea, heading for Guatemala.  Lunch today of suckling pig, noodles and salad. As you can see by the waves, rough day today.  Our first. Mexico is officially the United Mexican States. Having 761,610 square miles, it is the world's 13th largest country.  The USA has 3.8 million square miles and is #5. With 130 million people, it is the 10th most populous and has more Spanish speakers than Spain.   Population was 13 million in 1900. 25.5 million Mexicans live outside the country, mostly (16 milli...

We leave the Westin Grand Munich tomorrow for Copenhagen.  The hotel itself is now more and more appreciated.  We walked around the neighborhood, led by my Blue-bar Pigeon and passed through a supermarket, where we purchased some suckling pig. The season for those giant white asparagus has just started, and I'm trying figure out how to have a meal of them.   The WGM is also convenient to the various transport modes taking you to downtown Munich.  This photo is to the city, and note that snow-topped mountain range.  Alas, we decided to just stick around the WGM for there are shopping areas and a nice market.  One of those been there and done that experiences.  For example, when I was here seven years ago, I caught the U4-Bahn into Odeonplatz and took the usual touristy photos. Was led around by my Blue-bar Pigeon. Saw an almost black tulip, which reminds me of where we will be in a few days. Had a truly great lunch at Schuhbeck's. Read the details ...