Mexico 2019 - Coyoacan

I just realized that I never published this post that I created quite some time ago.  So here it is:  

I've written about Coyaocan before.  That's the neighbourhood popularly known  for being where Frida Kahlo lived.  Waking from the subway stop to the centre of Coyoacan through the beautiful, huge Viveros Park, is always lovely.

Whenever I visit there I stop in at the Museo de Artes Populares, a sort of folk arts centre.  

There were these cute little diorama sort of pieces. 

And, I discovered when I explored further, the annual tamale festival was in full swing.  This wasn't the first time I've been in Coyoacan when it was going on.  

 Tamales with different fillings, fruit flavoured waters behind them and atole, a corn based drink traditionally served with tamales

 Atole cups

 Bowls of the ever popular chapolines (grasshoppers).  

I can't say I'm a huge fan of tamales as they're found in much of Mexico but I do like the Oaxaca style ones that are made in banana leaves and don't have as thick a layer of dough.  

 This tamale with a filling of mole, chicken, prunes, raisins and bits of hard-boiled egg was delicious.

Gardens at a cultural centre

This is the house where Leon Trotsky lived during his time in Mexico.  

Until Stalin's henchmen caught up with him.