Wikimania:News from the Team/2015-04-12/eo
Sightseeing on a bike part 1
When you live in a city as big as Mexico City, stress is a constant in the background. Packed roads, noisy drivers, people coming and going everywhere in a rush and crowded trains are daily occurrences. The newspapers always showcase bad news because they sell: pollution, war, corrupt politicians and heated opinions across the political spectrum, all discussing how bad things are and how they should be.
As you might imagine, organizing Wikimania is a stressful quest on its own. Everything from the venue up to the exact meals everyone should eat have to be discussed, reviewed and approved months in advance. Combine it with the daily dose of background stress and you have a recipe for disaster, unless you're careful. The team is wonderful, but even with this magnificent team, one gets really tired and for our own sanity, we must take breaks every once in a while.
We all have ways of dealing with stress. In a city as lively and beautifully chaotic as this one, meeting a friend or relative can be a challenge; that's why I rely on a bicycle to let out some steam and get something good in return. There are thousands of things to see and experience in this city, all within biking distance (even if you're a couch potato). I thought I'd share some of my favorite places I visit on a bike, hoping to tempt you into riding around with us during your visit in Mexico City.
So without further ado, I present you the streets around the Cibeles Fountain in Mexico City (and yes, it's a replica of the monument you might recognize in Madrid, Spain)
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The view around the Cibeles Fountain in Mexico City -
One of several walking paths in Colonia Roma -
I really like how quiet these streets are on a Saturday afternoon -
I use shared bicycles to get around, do some exercise and relax -
For reasons still unknown to me, this street only has Greek-related statues
Keep out an eye for more places you can visit in Mexico City! Until next time, stay safe in roads.