Since I stayed in the central Historic District on a pedestrian-only street, it was very quiet and remarkably clean. Despite being in an area of 22 million people or so, it was easy to walk to museums and parks. I took a walking tour of public murals, all depicting the horrific acts of violence against the indigenous people by not only the Spanish colonists but each other as well. No happy stories here. And near the presidential Palace was a demonstration demanding the new president find out what has happened to all the people currently missing. The sadness continues today. But the food was delicious and people seemed welcoming and friendly. I enjoyed an Australian couple on the tour and we went to lunch together. They told me about the best bakery nearby, too. So it was a very pleasant day.
