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2023.05.30 08:43 CloutWithdrawal Solo Trip Report - 4 Days in CDMX
Introduction: Mexico City has been a recent interest of mine ever since the YouTube algorithm started recommending me videos on this mega city. Like most Americans, I was ignorant and incorrectly under the assumption that Mexico City was sketchy and had nothing to offer for travelers other than poverty tourism. However, after watching YouTube videos and reading more about this city, I quickly learned that Mexico City, and Mexico in general, has a very rich culture and history. It also is the biggest city in the Western Hemisphere. I was locked in this point to explore this city so close to home.Booking this trip was very random, I originally booked a vacation to go to EDC Vegas with friends (insanely fun time btw) but I wanted to extend my PTO for the rest of the week after because I was already taking a day off to rest and had the Friday off for MDW.
After exploring other options in the US like possibly other areas in the south west like Utah or Arizona I quickly realized how expensive this would be. Vegas has great prices on flights so I wanted to take advantage of that and go somewhere international, due to my recent interest with Mexico City and how it isnât too expensive, it just made sense. I booked the flight and hotel instantly so I wouldnât think too much about it.
I invited some other friends at first and received some maybes, ultimately I knew that this would end up being a solo trip. I have some experience with solo trips, my first one was Hiroshima while I was studying abroad in Tokyo, that trip gave me my first powerful global experience that has ultimately became my goal when i travel now. I also did Denver last summer to see a red rocks show ( stayed in a hostel which ended up being the same price as a decent hotel in CDMX đ€Ł). I didnât have much of a structured plan for this trip except to see the historic district and maybe teohiucan if it wasnât too difficult to get there.
Logistics: I stayed in a Roma Norte hotel from Tuesday Night - Sunday Morning.
Interests: architecture, food, electronic music, nature, history
Day 1: Arrival
I arrived into CDMX around 1045pm via Volaris. The Volaris experience sucks, honestly worse than Spirit lol. For about an hour we were sitting on the runway not moving without AC in the Vegas heat. Apparently this is due to them not having runway rights? Not sure about this but thatâs what some googling told me.
For some reason I exchanged usd for pesos at the cash exchange counters instead of using an atm to take out pesos. Not sure why I did because I have travelled internationally and know that ATMs are usually the best options. Whatever, I just took the L there. I called an Uber to my hotel after rejecting many taxi drivers.
I arrived to my hotel hungry and looked for open places to eat that were close to the hotel. I did not want to walk too far as I heard that night time gets sketchy. I ended up finding a taco place right across the street from my hotel so I went there. The place was called TaquerĂa LOS HUARACHINES (ROMA). Ordering was a bit tough due to the language barrier but I got 2 Al pastor tacos, a plate of carne asada with about 5 tortilla, and a Coca Cola. This was an amazing meal and exactly what I wanted. The Al pastor was incredibly juicy and probably were the best tacos I had in my life at this point. Iâm currently based in Texas so Iâve had real tacos before but these were just something else. I walked back to my hotel and quickly went to bed.
Day 2: Roma Norte & La Condesa
I had no official plans for this day. I was still tired from EDC Vegas so I woke up pretty late and didnât get out of the hotel until around 1130-12. Once I did get out, I originally just planned to walk around neighborhood and see what piqued my interest. I started with a coffee. I got an iced coffee as it was hot out, I donât think iced coffee is a thing anywhere else besides the US so this was also a little harder to order due to language barrier. Luckily someone spoke English at the counter and helped me order.
I began to walk north, I stopped at plaza rio de janiero to smoke a cigarette (Iâm not a regular smoker except on vacation and when I go to raves lol). Very cool spot. My first impression of the Roma Norte neighborhood was that it was a nicer, greener, cleaner version of nyc with a European flair.
Next, I ended up at I believe Zona Rosa? It was a pedestrian only area with a lot of shops and restaurants. I stopped in a few shops maybe looking to buy sunglasses or a shirt but ultimately did not. I continued my walk.
I saw there was some sort of park near me called Bosque de Chapultec. I decided that would be my next destination to walk to. I passed the el Angel de la indepencia which was very impressive. I finally got to the park and was wowed by how nice it was. I didnât know it was such a big destination until I got there and saw there a bunch of museos and vendors set up. I bought a pair of sunglasses as it was bright out and walked around a bit to take it in. Finally, I decided to check out a museum. I chose Museo de Arte Moderno as I wanted to see some art. I much prefer modern art over traditional art too. I really liked this museum and connected with a lot more paintings that I thought I would. About of 1/4 of the way through I realized can use Google translate to read the descriptions for some of the paintings. I wish I took down the artists who created some of these paintings but I think I can find the artists again if I really wanted to.
I went outside to the sculpture garden and this was a little underwhelming tbh. I was also getting hangry so I went through it quick. I decided to get lunch at Los Pancheros as it was nearby and the Google reviews seemed good. I ordered Plato rachero & caldo xochitl. HUGE portions and incredibly good. I really liked the soup though, it was some sort of chicken and rice soup. It took a little bit for the check to come but it finally did and I paid and left.
I ate way too much and I had to lay down somewhere so I went back to the park and found a nice place to lay where other people were. It was some sort of fountain that I canât find on Google maps but even though it wasnât exactly âgrandâ it was very chill and everyone there just seemed relaxed lol. I laid there for about 20-30 mins until I was ready to go again. I saw on Google maps that there was a castle in the park!? I really wanted to see that. I decided to walk in that direction and also passed Lago de Chapultec. Wow that was beautiful, I wish I took my rest time there lol.
I finally got to the castle entrance but they werenât letting people in anymore as it was too late, damn. I shouldâve paid more attention to the times, I didnât realize all the museums closed at 5. I decided to finish up my park experience and Uber to the historic center just to check it out. However Ubers were very hard to get at this time as it was rush hour and traffic was insane outside the park. I had multiple people cancel on me, I also canceled on someone after seeing how long it would take to pick me up and drop me off to the historic center. I eventually decided just to walk back. It was about an hour walk back so I had to tough it out.
Not much happened on this walk, just continued to take in the city. Stopped at glorieta de Los insugentes to take a break and smoke a cigarette. I felt a little sketched out here due to all the people constantly moving. I was a bit worried about being pick pocketed but I think it was just the tiredness making me anxious. I got out of there relatively quick and made it back to my hotel to rest before dinner.
At this point I decided I wanted to go to teohiucan the next day. I explored my options for getting there and eventually just decided on Uber because I donât really like being in a group when going to tourist sites as Iâm a bit âquirkyâ and like to take weird routes and repeat some areas a few times I also keep an inconsistent pace so that made the group experience out of the question. I couldâve taken the bus but did not want to deal with the stress that public transit can be in a foreign country lol. For dinner, I made a reservation at the sushi place Makoto as I wanted something other than Mexican food. Fabulous place, I ordered a glass of wine, sushi sampler, and the fatty tuna nigiri.
Day 2: Teohiucan
I woke up somewhat early for this day. I ordered an Uber and was off. It was really interesting to see Mexico City outside the nicer neighborhoods. I think this is what most Americans imagine when they hear Mexico City. It looked like the COD MW2 map Favela. I wondered what life was like in this area of Mexico City. I even saw a ski lift in use to bring people up the mountain to their house maybe?
I got dropped off at Teohiucan and entered in. I skipped breakfast because I assumed they would have something there. I was half right, they had some convenient stores. I just bought a pack of crackers and a electrolit and hoped that would get me through the whole time I was there lol.I walked around all the pyramids, I was hoping to climb them but I saw they were closed for climbing, honestly a good thing, I imagine they were getting a lot of wear and tear from that. I feel like these pyramids are underrated in terms of world wonders. Theyâre pretty big and the city itself was apparently one of the biggest cities in the world at the time.
My favorite part about this visit was this path that you can take that allowed you to walk on the outside of the main path. It was super peaceful and you got to see the pyramids at different angles with no people around. In terms of my favorite structure, I liked the citadel a lot due to the intricate designs on it. Some random things I liked there were the jardin and the things the vendors were selling that made the animal noises đ I thought it was hilarious how everyone was basically spamming it in chat. I shouldâve bought one looking back
I was a little anxious about getting an Uber back but I got one relatively quick and got back to my hotel. When I got back I was very hungry and I found this place near my hotel with a deal that gave 5 al pastor tacos and a cervesa for $100 pesos. Amazing deal but then I saw the al pastor looked like it was dry and has been out for awhile. Unfortunately i felt too awkward to leave after sitting, a mistake that I learned from later if you keep reading. However the tacos were still decent. I was still pretty hungry and found a street vendor selling hamburgers, I ordered con queso and it was insanely good. I ate it in a park and then got some churros from ChurrerĂa El Moro which were also good.Again I was way too full and had to lie down. I went back to my hotel and took a nap.
When I woke up I was still full but I started experiencing the first signs of montezumas revenge. However it didnât seem that bad and I wanted to go out for a rooftop drink. I went to Supra Roma. Great vibe. I had to stand by the bar the whole time due to not having reservations but the views were fantastic and the dj was decent too. She was playing house music. I definitely want to bring my friends here if they ever want to come to cdmx. I had 1 cocktail and 2 beers there. Was thinking about talking to people there but mostly everyone was speaking Spanish so I decided not to.
I left and was gonna call it an early night but heard some more house music being played across the street at departmento. I decided why not and paid the cover to check it out. It was ok. Dj was decent but the vibe seemed kind of âbasicâ other than the music. Nothing too unique about this place, just a terrace playing music with young people hanging out. I had 2 drinks and left and got a torta. I made it back to my hotel around 12am and this when things started to go south unfortunately. Montezumas revenge came back and this time even stronger than earlier. The alcohol definitely did not help. It quickly kept getting worse in terms of cramping and the ability to not go to the bathroom for more than 20 mins. I think it was the Al pastor tacos from earlier today. I did not get much sleep this night and was basically in survival mode lol luckily I had some water bottles to stay hydrated but I knew I would have to venture out to get more eventually. I basically spent the whole night on the toilet or curled up in pain.
Day 3: Recovery
I was hoping Iâd feel feel better in the morning and I was somewhat correct. After 12 hours I could walk again although it was definitely difficult. I managed to make it to a farmacia where the pharmacist recommended me treda. I got that and more water + electrolit. It was around 1pm so I sat outside and drank my electrolit to see if I strong enough to do some sort of activity. After about 20 mins of sitting outside I decided I definitely could not and decided to just take the L for today so I could be full strength for tomorrow. I took my treda and was able to get some rest. When I woke up I was still feeling montezumas revenge a little bit but I knew I had to eat something. I ended up using Uber eats to get consomĂ© de pollo from this place called Toks. It seemed like a safe option as it looked like a chain and I assumed chains usually have somewhat good hygiene standards. It ended up being way better than expected and I managed to put down most of it.
After eating, I took a walk to get more electrolit. I was still a little weak so I just went back to the hotel and went to bed. I was a bit bummed I lost a day but anytime youâre in a 3rd world country you should budget a day for stomach issues.
Day 4: Castillo De Chapultepec & Historic Center
I woke up feeling a lot better. It was actually crazy as 24 hours ago I couldnât even walk straight. I took my treda and headed out. I was debating on if I should go back Chapultepec park to see the castle or if it would take too much time as I was planning to go to the historic center today. I decided to see the castle as I was thinking about it too much to skip it.
I took an Uber there this time and paid the admission. It was definitely worth it. The castle was so beautiful and there was so much history inside. I learned a lot about Mexican history and was able to take in some nice views of the city. My favorite part were the murals inside and the jardin. After, I walked to 7/11 to get more electrolit. I also got pringles as I was hungry but my stomach was still a little rough. From there I ubered to the historic center.
When I got to the historic center I was instantly overstimulated lol. It was a Saturday afternoon so it mustâve been the most popular day. It was a lot bigger than expected too. I didnât really know where to start so I just started walking. My first stop was actually the adidas store as I needed to get my bearings and am a fan of adidas lol unfortunately there wasnât much in there though that seemed exclusive. I know in Tokyo theyâll have exclusive stuff but didnât see anything like that in Mexico City, bit disappointed but otherwise it provided a place for me to take a breath. I got out and started walking towards zocalo plaza.
Zocalo Plaza was just epic. The big Mexican flag with the cathedral behind it had so much swag for lack of a better term lmao it showed off the immense pride that Mexico has for itself. I really liked this area a lot.
I continued walking and ended up at these streets with vendors. This was even more overstimulating than the other areas. So much noise and people. I stopped in a store and got a can coke and kept on trucking along.
I decided to go to palacio de bella artes. I really liked palacio de bella artes as well. The architecture and colors were stunning. The Torre Latinoamericana building was also interesting. I decided to check out the museum inside palacio de Bella artes. At first i thought it was a bit underwhelming. I was not too big of a fan of the murals and it seemed like some areas were closed. I then came across the Dioses y Maquinas exhibit by Santiago Sierra Soler. This exhibit was an âimmersive cinema installationâ that told the story of the aztecs getting colonized by Spaniards. It was very powerful and really made me understand some of the politics of Mexico. Also globalism in general and how colonization impacted the world. It gave me that powerful global experience that I mentioned before. I think everyone who visits cdmx should experience this exhibit to really wrap your head around the politics of the country and how it became what it is today. When I walked out I began to see the two sides of Mexico, the native side and european side and how they interact with each other.
That exhibit made me want to learn about the Aztecs more so I ended up going to museo del templo mayor. This place was also impressive with countless exhibits about the Aztecs. Itâs insane to me how there was an ancient city right under us. By the time I was done there I was getting hungry so ironically I got McDonaldâs as my stomach needed something familiar. I got it to go and ate it near the palacio de bella artes. I wanted to go the sears rooftop after but couldnât find the entrance so I just walked around the surrounding neighborhood. This part reminded me a lot of Manhattan.
I walked through the Barrio Chino and thought it was hilarious tbh. I did not see any Asian people and there wasnât much Asian culture other than the lanterns i guess lol the restaurants also did not look too good. Cool experience nonetheless.
I ended my walk at a plaza San juan to call an Uber as it was about to start raining. I found the torre de telefons de Telmex structure also super interesting. I made it home and rested before dinner.
For dinner I went to this Argentinan steak house called Gardela. A bit risky after my stomach issues but I wanted to get a nice dinner on my last night. I got a dry aged New York strip and it did not disappoint. I ordered it medium rare but it was a bit more rare than expected. I ate it anyway and was wowed. One of the best steaks Iâve ever had. Amazing service too, canât recommend this place enough if you want a good steak.
When I got back to my hotel I was having an internal debate if I should go out. I had an early flight and was already pretty tired and full. I decided to go out anyway as it was Saturday night and didnât get to do anything the day before. I ended up at this techno club called yuyu. Pretty intimate spot. The techno was very good and creative. The crowd was also fun, I had a few shallow conversations with people but nothing deep. Mostly my fault though as I wasnât making much conversation. I just drank beer, smoked cigarettes, and listened to good electronic music which is a solid night for me. I headed home around 2 and went to bed for my flight.
Closing remarks:I really enjoyed my time in Mexico City. Im not sure what my expectations were for the city but they were definitely exceeded. Definitely an underrated city as there is so much culture and history but I never here much people talk about it in the states. I will definitely be back as I feel like thereâs still so much to discover and it was pretty cheap to get there and get lodging.
Not gonna lie though, I was bit nervous going solo here but once I got there most of the anxiety went away. In terms of safety, just be where youâre supposed to be (tourist areas & safe neighborhoods), keep your possessions zipped up, and donât walk at night. I felt more sketched out in most US cities
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After exploring other options in the US like possibly other areas in the south west like Utah or Arizona I quickly realized how expensive this would be. Vegas has great prices on flights so I wanted to take advantage of that and go somewhere international, due to my recent interest with Mexico City and how it isnât too expensive, it just made sense. I booked the flight and hotel instantly so I wouldnât think too much about it.
I invited some other friends at first and received some maybes, ultimately I knew that this would end up being a solo trip. I have some experience with solo trips, my first one was Hiroshima while I was studying abroad in Tokyo, that trip gave me my first powerful global experience that has ultimately became my goal when i travel now. I also did Denver last summer to see a red rocks show ( stayed in a hostel which ended up being the same price as a decent hotel in CDMX đ€Ł). I didnât have much of a structured plan for this trip except to see the historic district and maybe teohiucan if it wasnât too difficult to get there.
Logistics: I stayed in a Roma Norte hotel from Tuesday Night - Sunday Morning.
Interests: architecture, food, electronic music, nature, history
Day 1: Arrival
I arrived into CDMX around 1045pm via Volaris. The Volaris experience sucks, honestly worse than Spirit lol. For about an hour we were sitting on the runway not moving without AC in the Vegas heat. Apparently this is due to them not having runway rights? Not sure about this but thatâs what some googling told me.
For some reason I exchanged usd for pesos at the cash exchange counters instead of using an atm to take out pesos. Not sure why I did because I have travelled internationally and know that ATMs are usually the best options. Whatever, I just took the L there. I called an Uber to my hotel after rejecting many taxi drivers.
I arrived to my hotel hungry and looked for open places to eat that were close to the hotel. I did not want to walk too far as I heard that night time gets sketchy. I ended up finding a taco place right across the street from my hotel so I went there. The place was called TaquerĂa LOS HUARACHINES (ROMA). Ordering was a bit tough due to the language barrier but I got 2 Al pastor tacos, a plate of carne asada with about 5 tortilla, and a Coca Cola. This was an amazing meal and exactly what I wanted. The Al pastor was incredibly juicy and probably were the best tacos I had in my life at this point. Iâm currently based in Texas so Iâve had real tacos before but these were just something else. I walked back to my hotel and quickly went to bed.
Day 2: Roma Norte & La Condesa
I had no official plans for this day. I was still tired from EDC Vegas so I woke up pretty late and didnât get out of the hotel until around 1130-12. Once I did get out, I originally just planned to walk around neighborhood and see what piqued my interest. I started with a coffee. I got an iced coffee as it was hot out, I donât think iced coffee is a thing anywhere else besides the US so this was also a little harder to order due to language barrier. Luckily someone spoke English at the counter and helped me order.
I began to walk north, I stopped at plaza rio de janiero to smoke a cigarette (Iâm not a regular smoker except on vacation and when I go to raves lol). Very cool spot. My first impression of the Roma Norte neighborhood was that it was a nicer, greener, cleaner version of nyc with a European flair.
Next, I ended up at I believe Zona Rosa? It was a pedestrian only area with a lot of shops and restaurants. I stopped in a few shops maybe looking to buy sunglasses or a shirt but ultimately did not. I continued my walk.
I saw there was some sort of park near me called Bosque de Chapultec. I decided that would be my next destination to walk to. I passed the el Angel de la indepencia which was very impressive. I finally got to the park and was wowed by how nice it was. I didnât know it was such a big destination until I got there and saw there a bunch of museos and vendors set up. I bought a pair of sunglasses as it was bright out and walked around a bit to take it in. Finally, I decided to check out a museum. I chose Museo de Arte Moderno as I wanted to see some art. I much prefer modern art over traditional art too. I really liked this museum and connected with a lot more paintings that I thought I would. About of 1/4 of the way through I realized can use Google translate to read the descriptions for some of the paintings. I wish I took down the artists who created some of these paintings but I think I can find the artists again if I really wanted to.
I went outside to the sculpture garden and this was a little underwhelming tbh. I was also getting hangry so I went through it quick. I decided to get lunch at Los Pancheros as it was nearby and the Google reviews seemed good. I ordered Plato rachero & caldo xochitl. HUGE portions and incredibly good. I really liked the soup though, it was some sort of chicken and rice soup. It took a little bit for the check to come but it finally did and I paid and left.
I ate way too much and I had to lay down somewhere so I went back to the park and found a nice place to lay where other people were. It was some sort of fountain that I canât find on Google maps but even though it wasnât exactly âgrandâ it was very chill and everyone there just seemed relaxed lol. I laid there for about 20-30 mins until I was ready to go again. I saw on Google maps that there was a castle in the park!? I really wanted to see that. I decided to walk in that direction and also passed Lago de Chapultec. Wow that was beautiful, I wish I took my rest time there lol.
I finally got to the castle entrance but they werenât letting people in anymore as it was too late, damn. I shouldâve paid more attention to the times, I didnât realize all the museums closed at 5. I decided to finish up my park experience and Uber to the historic center just to check it out. However Ubers were very hard to get at this time as it was rush hour and traffic was insane outside the park. I had multiple people cancel on me, I also canceled on someone after seeing how long it would take to pick me up and drop me off to the historic center. I eventually decided just to walk back. It was about an hour walk back so I had to tough it out.
Not much happened on this walk, just continued to take in the city. Stopped at glorieta de Los insugentes to take a break and smoke a cigarette. I felt a little sketched out here due to all the people constantly moving. I was a bit worried about being pick pocketed but I think it was just the tiredness making me anxious. I got out of there relatively quick and made it back to my hotel to rest before dinner.
At this point I decided I wanted to go to teohiucan the next day. I explored my options for getting there and eventually just decided on Uber because I donât really like being in a group when going to tourist sites as Iâm a bit âquirkyâ and like to take weird routes and repeat some areas a few times I also keep an inconsistent pace so that made the group experience out of the question. I couldâve taken the bus but did not want to deal with the stress that public transit can be in a foreign country lol. For dinner, I made a reservation at the sushi place Makoto as I wanted something other than Mexican food. Fabulous place, I ordered a glass of wine, sushi sampler, and the fatty tuna nigiri.
Day 2: Teohiucan
I woke up somewhat early for this day. I ordered an Uber and was off. It was really interesting to see Mexico City outside the nicer neighborhoods. I think this is what most Americans imagine when they hear Mexico City. It looked like the COD MW2 map Favela. I wondered what life was like in this area of Mexico City. I even saw a ski lift in use to bring people up the mountain to their house maybe?
I got dropped off at Teohiucan and entered in. I skipped breakfast because I assumed they would have something there. I was half right, they had some convenient stores. I just bought a pack of crackers and a electrolit and hoped that would get me through the whole time I was there lol.I walked around all the pyramids, I was hoping to climb them but I saw they were closed for climbing, honestly a good thing, I imagine they were getting a lot of wear and tear from that. I feel like these pyramids are underrated in terms of world wonders. Theyâre pretty big and the city itself was apparently one of the biggest cities in the world at the time.
My favorite part about this visit was this path that you can take that allowed you to walk on the outside of the main path. It was super peaceful and you got to see the pyramids at different angles with no people around. In terms of my favorite structure, I liked the citadel a lot due to the intricate designs on it. Some random things I liked there were the jardin and the things the vendors were selling that made the animal noises đ I thought it was hilarious how everyone was basically spamming it in chat. I shouldâve bought one looking back
I was a little anxious about getting an Uber back but I got one relatively quick and got back to my hotel. When I got back I was very hungry and I found this place near my hotel with a deal that gave 5 al pastor tacos and a cervesa for $100 pesos. Amazing deal but then I saw the al pastor looked like it was dry and has been out for awhile. Unfortunately i felt too awkward to leave after sitting, a mistake that I learned from later if you keep reading. However the tacos were still decent. I was still pretty hungry and found a street vendor selling hamburgers, I ordered con queso and it was insanely good. I ate it in a park and then got some churros from ChurrerĂa El Moro which were also good.Again I was way too full and had to lie down. I went back to my hotel and took a nap.
When I woke up I was still full but I started experiencing the first signs of montezumas revenge. However it didnât seem that bad and I wanted to go out for a rooftop drink. I went to Supra Roma. Great vibe. I had to stand by the bar the whole time due to not having reservations but the views were fantastic and the dj was decent too. She was playing house music. I definitely want to bring my friends here if they ever want to come to cdmx. I had 1 cocktail and 2 beers there. Was thinking about talking to people there but mostly everyone was speaking Spanish so I decided not to.
I left and was gonna call it an early night but heard some more house music being played across the street at departmento. I decided why not and paid the cover to check it out. It was ok. Dj was decent but the vibe seemed kind of âbasicâ other than the music. Nothing too unique about this place, just a terrace playing music with young people hanging out. I had 2 drinks and left and got a torta. I made it back to my hotel around 12am and this when things started to go south unfortunately. Montezumas revenge came back and this time even stronger than earlier. The alcohol definitely did not help. It quickly kept getting worse in terms of cramping and the ability to not go to the bathroom for more than 20 mins. I think it was the Al pastor tacos from earlier today. I did not get much sleep this night and was basically in survival mode lol luckily I had some water bottles to stay hydrated but I knew I would have to venture out to get more eventually. I basically spent the whole night on the toilet or curled up in pain.
Day 3: Recovery
I was hoping Iâd feel feel better in the morning and I was somewhat correct. After 12 hours I could walk again although it was definitely difficult. I managed to make it to a farmacia where the pharmacist recommended me treda. I got that and more water + electrolit. It was around 1pm so I sat outside and drank my electrolit to see if I strong enough to do some sort of activity. After about 20 mins of sitting outside I decided I definitely could not and decided to just take the L for today so I could be full strength for tomorrow. I took my treda and was able to get some rest. When I woke up I was still feeling montezumas revenge a little bit but I knew I had to eat something. I ended up using Uber eats to get consomĂ© de pollo from this place called Toks. It seemed like a safe option as it looked like a chain and I assumed chains usually have somewhat good hygiene standards. It ended up being way better than expected and I managed to put down most of it.
After eating, I took a walk to get more electrolit. I was still a little weak so I just went back to the hotel and went to bed. I was a bit bummed I lost a day but anytime youâre in a 3rd world country you should budget a day for stomach issues.
Day 4: Castillo De Chapultepec & Historic Center
I woke up feeling a lot better. It was actually crazy as 24 hours ago I couldnât even walk straight. I took my treda and headed out. I was debating on if I should go back Chapultepec park to see the castle or if it would take too much time as I was planning to go to the historic center today. I decided to see the castle as I was thinking about it too much to skip it.
I took an Uber there this time and paid the admission. It was definitely worth it. The castle was so beautiful and there was so much history inside. I learned a lot about Mexican history and was able to take in some nice views of the city. My favorite part were the murals inside and the jardin. After, I walked to 7/11 to get more electrolit. I also got pringles as I was hungry but my stomach was still a little rough. From there I ubered to the historic center.
When I got to the historic center I was instantly overstimulated lol. It was a Saturday afternoon so it mustâve been the most popular day. It was a lot bigger than expected too. I didnât really know where to start so I just started walking. My first stop was actually the adidas store as I needed to get my bearings and am a fan of adidas lol unfortunately there wasnât much in there though that seemed exclusive. I know in Tokyo theyâll have exclusive stuff but didnât see anything like that in Mexico City, bit disappointed but otherwise it provided a place for me to take a breath. I got out and started walking towards zocalo plaza.
Zocalo Plaza was just epic. The big Mexican flag with the cathedral behind it had so much swag for lack of a better term lmao it showed off the immense pride that Mexico has for itself. I really liked this area a lot.
I continued walking and ended up at these streets with vendors. This was even more overstimulating than the other areas. So much noise and people. I stopped in a store and got a can coke and kept on trucking along.
I decided to go to palacio de bella artes. I really liked palacio de bella artes as well. The architecture and colors were stunning. The Torre Latinoamericana building was also interesting. I decided to check out the museum inside palacio de Bella artes. At first i thought it was a bit underwhelming. I was not too big of a fan of the murals and it seemed like some areas were closed. I then came across the Dioses y Maquinas exhibit by Santiago Sierra Soler. This exhibit was an âimmersive cinema installationâ that told the story of the aztecs getting colonized by Spaniards. It was very powerful and really made me understand some of the politics of Mexico. Also globalism in general and how colonization impacted the world. It gave me that powerful global experience that I mentioned before. I think everyone who visits cdmx should experience this exhibit to really wrap your head around the politics of the country and how it became what it is today. When I walked out I began to see the two sides of Mexico, the native side and european side and how they interact with each other.
That exhibit made me want to learn about the Aztecs more so I ended up going to museo del templo mayor. This place was also impressive with countless exhibits about the Aztecs. Itâs insane to me how there was an ancient city right under us. By the time I was done there I was getting hungry so ironically I got McDonaldâs as my stomach needed something familiar. I got it to go and ate it near the palacio de bella artes. I wanted to go the sears rooftop after but couldnât find the entrance so I just walked around the surrounding neighborhood. This part reminded me a lot of Manhattan.
I walked through the Barrio Chino and thought it was hilarious tbh. I did not see any Asian people and there wasnât much Asian culture other than the lanterns i guess lol the restaurants also did not look too good. Cool experience nonetheless.
I ended my walk at a plaza San juan to call an Uber as it was about to start raining. I found the torre de telefons de Telmex structure also super interesting. I made it home and rested before dinner.
For dinner I went to this Argentinan steak house called Gardela. A bit risky after my stomach issues but I wanted to get a nice dinner on my last night. I got a dry aged New York strip and it did not disappoint. I ordered it medium rare but it was a bit more rare than expected. I ate it anyway and was wowed. One of the best steaks Iâve ever had. Amazing service too, canât recommend this place enough if you want a good steak.
When I got back to my hotel I was having an internal debate if I should go out. I had an early flight and was already pretty tired and full. I decided to go out anyway as it was Saturday night and didnât get to do anything the day before. I ended up at this techno club called yuyu. Pretty intimate spot. The techno was very good and creative. The crowd was also fun, I had a few shallow conversations with people but nothing deep. Mostly my fault though as I wasnât making much conversation. I just drank beer, smoked cigarettes, and listened to good electronic music which is a solid night for me. I headed home around 2 and went to bed for my flight.
Closing remarks:I really enjoyed my time in Mexico City. Im not sure what my expectations were for the city but they were definitely exceeded. Definitely an underrated city as there is so much culture and history but I never here much people talk about it in the states. I will definitely be back as I feel like thereâs still so much to discover and it was pretty cheap to get there and get lodging.
Not gonna lie though, I was bit nervous going solo here but once I got there most of the anxiety went away. In terms of safety, just be where youâre supposed to be (tourist areas & safe neighborhoods), keep your possessions zipped up, and donât walk at night. I felt more sketched out in most US cities
2023.05.30 08:28 CloutWithdrawal Trip Report: 4 Days in Mexico City
Introduction: Mexico City has been a recent interest of mine ever since the YouTube algorithm started recommending me videos on this mega city. Like most Americans, I was ignorant and incorrectly under the assumption that Mexico City was sketchy and had nothing to offer for travelers other than poverty tourism. However, after watching YouTube videos and reading more about this city, I quickly learned that Mexico City, and Mexico in general, has a very rich culture and history. It also is the biggest city in the Western Hemisphere. I was locked in this point to explore this city so close to home.Booking this trip was very random, I originally booked a vacation to go to EDC Vegas with friends (insanely fun time btw) but I wanted to extend my PTO for the rest of the week after because I was already taking a day off to rest and had the Friday off for MDW. After exploring other options in the US like possibly other areas in the south west like Utah or Arizona I quickly realized how expensive this would be. Vegas has great prices on flights so I wanted to take advantage of that and go somewhere international, due to my recent interest with Mexico City and how it isnât too expensive, it just made sense. I booked the flight and hotel instantly so I wouldnât think too much about it.
I invited some other friends at first and received some maybes, ultimately I knew that this would end up being a solo trip. I have some experience with solo trips, my first one was Hiroshima while I was studying abroad in Tokyo, that trip gave me my first powerful global experience that has ultimately became my goal when i travel now. I also did Denver last summer to see a red rocks show ( stayed in a hostel which ended up being the same price as a decent hotel in CDMX đ€Ł). I didnât have much of a structured plan for this trip except to see the historic district and maybe teohiucan if it wasnât too difficult to get there.
Logistics: I stayed in a Roma Norte hotel from Tuesday Night - Sunday Morning.
Interests: architecture, food, electronic music, nature, history
Day 1: Arrival
I arrived into CDMX around 1045pm via Volaris. The Volaris experience sucks, honestly worse than Spirit lol. For about an hour we were sitting on the runway not moving without AC in the Vegas heat. Apparently this is due to them not having runway rights? Not sure about this but thatâs what some googling told me.
For some reason I exchanged usd for pesos at the cash exchange counters instead of using an atm to take out pesos. Not sure why I did because I have travelled internationally and know that ATMs are usually the best options. Whatever, I just took the L there. I called an Uber to my hotel after rejecting many taxi drivers.
I arrived to my hotel hungry and looked for open places to eat that were close to the hotel. I did not want to walk too far as I heard that night time gets sketchy. I ended up finding a taco place right across the street from my hotel so I went there. The place was called TaquerĂa LOS HUARACHINES (ROMA). Ordering was a bit tough due to the language barrier but I got 2 Al pastor tacos, a plate of carne asada with about 5 tortilla, and a Coca Cola. This was an amazing meal and exactly what I wanted. The Al pastor was incredibly juicy and probably were the best tacos I had in my life at this point. Iâm currently based in Texas so Iâve had real tacos before but these were just something else. I walked back to my hotel and quickly went to bed.
Day 2: Roma Norte & La Condesa
I had no official plans for this day. I was still tired from EDC Vegas so I woke up pretty late and didnât get out of the hotel until around 1130-12. Once I did get out, I originally just planned to walk around neighborhood and see what piqued my interest. I started with a coffee. I got an iced coffee as it was hot out, I donât think iced coffee is a thing anywhere else besides the US so this was also a little harder to order due to language barrier. Luckily someone spoke English at the counter and helped me order.
I began to walk north, I stopped at plaza rio de janiero to smoke a cigarette (Iâm not a regular smoker except on vacation and when I go to raves lol). Very cool spot. My first impression of the Roma Norte neighborhood was that it was a nicer, greener, cleaner version of nyc with a European flair.
Next, I ended up at I believe Zona Rosa? It was a pedestrian only area with a lot of shops and restaurants. I stopped in a few shops maybe looking to buy sunglasses or a shirt but ultimately did not. I continued my walk.
I saw there was some sort of park near me called Bosque de Chapultec. I decided that would be my next destination to walk to. I passed the el Angel de la indepencia which was very impressive. I finally got to the park and was wowed by how nice it was. I didnât know it was such a big destination until I got there and saw there a bunch of museos and vendors set up. I bought a pair of sunglasses as it was bright out and walked around a bit to take it in. Finally, I decided to check out a museum. I chose Museo de Arte Moderno as I wanted to see some art. I much prefer modern art over traditional art too. I really liked this museum and connected with a lot more paintings that I thought I would. About of 1/4 of the way through I realized can use Google translate to read the descriptions for some of the paintings. I wish I took down the artists who created some of these paintings but I think I can find the artists again if I really wanted to. I went outside to the sculpture garden and this was a little underwhelming tbh. I was also getting hangry so I went through it quick.
I decided to get lunch at Los Pancheros as it was nearby and the Google reviews seemed good. I ordered Plato rachero & caldo xochitl. HUGE portions and incredibly good. I really liked the soup though, it was some sort of chicken and rice soup. It took a little bit for the check to come but it finally did and I paid and left.
I ate way too much and I had to lay down somewhere so I went back to the park and found a nice place to lay where other people were. It was some sort of fountain that I canât find on Google maps but even though it wasnât exactly âgrandâ it was very chill and everyone there just seemed relaxed lol. I laid there for about 20-30 mins until I was ready to go again. I saw on Google maps that there was a castle in the park!? I really wanted to see that. I decided to walk in that direction and also passed Lago de Chapultec. Wow that was beautiful, I wish I took my rest time there lol.
I finally got to the castle entrance but they werenât letting people in anymore as it was too late, damn. I shouldâve paid more attention to the times, I didnât realize all the museums closed at 5. I decided to finish up my park experience and Uber to the historic center just to check it out. However Ubers were very hard to get at this time as it was rush hour and traffic was insane outside the park. I had multiple people cancel on me, I also canceled on someone after seeing how long it would take to pick me up and drop me off to the historic center. I eventually decided just to walk back. It was about an hour walk back so I had to tough it out.
Not much happened on this walk, just continued to take in the city. Stopped at glorieta de Los insugentes to take a break and smoke a cigarette. I felt a little sketched out here due to all the people constantly moving. I was a bit worried about being pick pocketed but I think it was just the tiredness making me anxious. I got out of there relatively quick and made it back to my hotel to rest before dinner.
At this point I decided I wanted to go to teohiucan the next day. I explored my options for getting there and eventually just decided on Uber because I donât really like being in a group when going to tourist sites as Iâm a bit âquirkyâ and like to take weird routes and repeat some areas a few times I also keep an inconsistent pace so that made the group experience out of the question. I couldâve taken the bus but did not want to deal with the stress that public transit can be in a foreign country lol. For dinner, I made a reservation at the sushi place Makoto as I wanted something other than Mexican food. Fabulous place, I ordered a glass of wine, sushi sampler, and the fatty tuna nigiri.
Day 2: Teohiucan
I woke up somewhat early for this day. I ordered an Uber and was off. It was really interesting to see Mexico City outside the nicer neighborhoods. I think this is what most Americans imagine when they hear Mexico City. It looked like the COD MW2 map Favela. I wondered what life was like in this area of Mexico City. I even saw a ski lift in use to bring people up the mountain to their house maybe?
I got dropped off at Teohiucan and entered in. I skipped breakfast because I assumed they would have something there. I was half right, they had some convenient stores. I just bought a pack of crackers and a electrolit and hoped that would get me through the whole time I was there lol.I walked around all the pyramids, I was hoping to climb them but I saw they were closed for climbing, honestly a good thing, I imagine they were getting a lot of wear and tear from that. I feel like these pyramids are underrated in terms of world wonders. Theyâre pretty big and the city itself was apparently one of the biggest cities in the world at the time.
My favorite part about this visit was this path that you can take that allowed you to walk on the outside of the main path. It was super peaceful and you got to see the pyramids at different angles with no people around. In terms of my favorite structure, I liked the citadel a lot due to the intricate designs on it. Some random things I liked there were the jardin and the things the vendors were selling that made the animal noises đ I thought it was hilarious how everyone was basically spamming it in chat. I shouldâve bought one looking back
I was a little anxious about getting an Uber back but I got one relatively quick and got back to my hotel. When I got back I was very hungry and I found this place near my hotel with a deal that gave 5 al pastor tacos and a cervesa for $100 pesos. Amazing deal but then I saw the al pastor looked like it was dry and has been out for awhile. Unfortunately i felt too awkward to leave after sitting, a mistake that I learned from later if you keep reading. However the tacos were still decent. I was still pretty hungry and found a street vendor selling hamburgers, I ordered con queso and it was insanely good. I ate it in a park and then got some churros from ChurrerĂa El Moro which were also good.
Again I was way too full and had to lie down. I went back to my hotel and took a nap. When I woke up I was still full but I started experiencing the first signs of montezumas revenge. However it didnât seem that bad and I wanted to go out for a rooftop drink.
I went to Supra Roma. Great vibe. I had to stand by the bar the whole time due to not having reservations but the views were fantastic and the dj was decent too. She was playing house music. I definitely want to bring my friends here if they ever want to come to cdmx. I had 1 cocktail and 2 beers there. Was thinking about talking to people there but mostly everyone was speaking Spanish so I decided not to.
I left and was gonna call it an early night but heard some more house music being played across the street at departmento. I decided why not and paid the cover to check it out. It was ok. Dj was decent but the vibe seemed kind of âbasicâ other than the music. Nothing too unique about this place, just a terrace playing music with young people hanging out. I had 2 drinks and left and got a torta.
I made it back to my hotel around 12am and this when things started to go south unfortunately. Montezumas revenge came back and this time even stronger than earlier. The alcohol definitely did not help. It quickly kept getting worse in terms of cramping and the ability to not go to the bathroom for more than 20 mins. I think it was the Al pastor tacos from earlier today. I did not get much sleep this night and was basically in survival mode lol luckily I had some water bottles to stay hydrated but I knew I would have to venture out to get more eventually. I basically spent the whole night on the toilet or curled up in pain.
Day 3: Recovery
I was hoping Iâd feel feel better in the morning and I was somewhat correct. After 12 hours I could walk again although it was definitely difficult. I managed to make it to a farmacia where the pharmacist recommended me treda. I got that and more water + electrolit. It was around 1pm so I sat outside and drank my electrolit to see if I strong enough to do some sort of activity. After about 20 mins of sitting outside I decided I definitely could not and decided to just take the L for today so I could be full strength for tomorrow. I took my treda and was able to get some rest. When I woke up I was still feeling montezumas revenge a little bit but I knew I had to eat something. I ended up using Uber eats to get consomĂ© de pollo from this place called Toks. It seemed like a safe option as it looked like a chain and I assumed chains usually have somewhat good hygiene standards. It ended up being way better than expected and I managed to put down most of it.
After eating, I took a walk to get more electrolit. I was still a little weak so I just went back to the hotel and went to bed. I was a bit bummed I lost a day but anytime youâre in a 3rd world country you should budget a day for stomach issues.
Day 4: Castillo De Chapultepec & Historic Center
I woke up feeling a lot better. It was actually crazy as 24 hours ago I couldnât even walk straight. I took my treda and headed out. I was debating on if I should go back Chapultepec park to see the castle or if it would take too much time as I was planning to go to the historic center today. I decided to see the castle as I was thinking about it too much to skip it.
I took an Uber there this time and paid the admission. It was definitely worth it. The castle was so beautiful and there was so much history inside. I learned a lot about Mexican history and was able to take in some nice views of the city. My favorite part were the murals inside and the jardin. After, I walked to 7/11 to get more electrolit. I also got pringles as I was hungry but my stomach was still a little rough. From there I ubered to the historic center.
When I got to the historic center I was instantly overstimulated lol. It was a Saturday afternoon so it mustâve been the most popular day. It was a lot bigger than expected too. I didnât really know where to start so I just started walking. My first stop was actually the adidas store as I needed to get my bearings and am a fan of adidas lol unfortunately there wasnât much in there though that seemed exclusive. I know in Tokyo theyâll have exclusive stuff but didnât see anything like that in Mexico City, bit disappointed but otherwise it provided a place for me to take a breath. I got out and started walking towards zocalo plaza.
Zocalo Plaza was just epic. The big Mexican flag with the cathedral behind it had so much swag for lack of a better term lmao it showed off the immense pride that Mexico has for itself. I really liked this area a lot.
I continued walking and ended up at these streets with vendors. This was even more overstimulating than the other areas. So much noise and people. I stopped in a store and got a can coke and kept on trucking along.
I decided to go to palacio de bella artes. I really liked palacio de bella artes as well. The architecture and colors were stunning. The Torre Latinoamericana building was also interesting. I decided to check out the museum inside palacio de Bella artes. At first i thought it was a bit underwhelming. I was not too big of a fan of the murals and it seemed like some areas were closed. I then came across the Dioses y Maquinas exhibit by Santiago Sierra Soler. This exhibit was an âimmersive cinema installationâ that told the story of the aztecs getting colonized by Spaniards. It was very powerful and really made me understand some of the politics of Mexico. Also globalism in general and how colonization impacted the world. It gave me that powerful global experience that I mentioned before. I think everyone who visits cdmx should experience this exhibit to really wrap your head around the politics of the country and how it became what it is today. When I walked out I began to see the two sides of Mexico, the native side and european side and how they interact with each other.
That exhibit made me want to learn about the Aztecs more so I ended up going to museo del templo mayor. This place was also impressive with countless exhibits about the Aztecs. Itâs insane to me how there was an ancient city right under us. By the time I was done there I was getting hungry so ironically I got McDonaldâs as my stomach needed something familiar. I got it to go and ate it near the palacio de bella artes. I wanted to go the sears rooftop after but couldnât find the entrance so I just walked around the surrounding neighborhood. This part reminded me a lot of Manhattan.
I walked through the Barrio Chino and thought it was hilarious tbh. I did not see any Asian people and there wasnât much Asian culture other than the lanterns i guess lol the restaurants also did not look too good. Cool experience nonetheless. I ended my walk at a plaza San juan to call an Uber as it was about to start raining. I found the torre de telefons de Telmex structure also super interesting. I made it home and rested before dinner.
For dinner I went to this Argentinan steak house called Gardela. A bit risky after my stomach issues but I wanted to get a nice dinner on my last night. I got a dry aged New York strip and it did not disappoint. I ordered it medium rare but it was a bit more rare than expected. I ate it anyway and was wowed. One of the best steaks Iâve ever had. Amazing service too, canât recommend this place enough if you want a good steak.
When I got back to my hotel I was having an internal debate if I should go out. I had an early flight and was already pretty tired and full. I decided to go out anyway as it was Saturday night and didnât get to do anything the day before. I ended up at this techno club called yuyu. Pretty intimate spot. The techno was very good and creative. The crowd was also fun, I had a few shallow conversations with people but nothing deep. Mostly my fault though as I wasnât making much conversation. I just drank beer, smoked cigarettes, and listened to good electronic music which is a solid night for me. I headed home around 2 and went to bed for my flight.
Closing remarks:
I really enjoyed my time in Mexico City. Im not sure what my expectations were for the city but they were definitely exceeded. Definitely an underrated city as there is so much culture and history but I never here much people talk about it in the states. I will definitely be back as I feel like thereâs still so much to discover and it was pretty cheap to get there and get lodging. Not gonna lie though, I was bit nervous going solo here but once I got there most of the anxiety went away. In terms of safety, just be where youâre supposed to be (tourist areas & safe neighborhoods), keep your possessions zipped up, and donât walk at night. I felt more sketched out in most US cities
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I invited some other friends at first and received some maybes, ultimately I knew that this would end up being a solo trip. I have some experience with solo trips, my first one was Hiroshima while I was studying abroad in Tokyo, that trip gave me my first powerful global experience that has ultimately became my goal when i travel now. I also did Denver last summer to see a red rocks show ( stayed in a hostel which ended up being the same price as a decent hotel in CDMX đ€Ł). I didnât have much of a structured plan for this trip except to see the historic district and maybe teohiucan if it wasnât too difficult to get there.
Logistics: I stayed in a Roma Norte hotel from Tuesday Night - Sunday Morning.
Interests: architecture, food, electronic music, nature, history
Day 1: Arrival
I arrived into CDMX around 1045pm via Volaris. The Volaris experience sucks, honestly worse than Spirit lol. For about an hour we were sitting on the runway not moving without AC in the Vegas heat. Apparently this is due to them not having runway rights? Not sure about this but thatâs what some googling told me.
For some reason I exchanged usd for pesos at the cash exchange counters instead of using an atm to take out pesos. Not sure why I did because I have travelled internationally and know that ATMs are usually the best options. Whatever, I just took the L there. I called an Uber to my hotel after rejecting many taxi drivers.
I arrived to my hotel hungry and looked for open places to eat that were close to the hotel. I did not want to walk too far as I heard that night time gets sketchy. I ended up finding a taco place right across the street from my hotel so I went there. The place was called TaquerĂa LOS HUARACHINES (ROMA). Ordering was a bit tough due to the language barrier but I got 2 Al pastor tacos, a plate of carne asada with about 5 tortilla, and a Coca Cola. This was an amazing meal and exactly what I wanted. The Al pastor was incredibly juicy and probably were the best tacos I had in my life at this point. Iâm currently based in Texas so Iâve had real tacos before but these were just something else. I walked back to my hotel and quickly went to bed.
Day 2: Roma Norte & La Condesa
I had no official plans for this day. I was still tired from EDC Vegas so I woke up pretty late and didnât get out of the hotel until around 1130-12. Once I did get out, I originally just planned to walk around neighborhood and see what piqued my interest. I started with a coffee. I got an iced coffee as it was hot out, I donât think iced coffee is a thing anywhere else besides the US so this was also a little harder to order due to language barrier. Luckily someone spoke English at the counter and helped me order.
I began to walk north, I stopped at plaza rio de janiero to smoke a cigarette (Iâm not a regular smoker except on vacation and when I go to raves lol). Very cool spot. My first impression of the Roma Norte neighborhood was that it was a nicer, greener, cleaner version of nyc with a European flair.
Next, I ended up at I believe Zona Rosa? It was a pedestrian only area with a lot of shops and restaurants. I stopped in a few shops maybe looking to buy sunglasses or a shirt but ultimately did not. I continued my walk.
I saw there was some sort of park near me called Bosque de Chapultec. I decided that would be my next destination to walk to. I passed the el Angel de la indepencia which was very impressive. I finally got to the park and was wowed by how nice it was. I didnât know it was such a big destination until I got there and saw there a bunch of museos and vendors set up. I bought a pair of sunglasses as it was bright out and walked around a bit to take it in. Finally, I decided to check out a museum. I chose Museo de Arte Moderno as I wanted to see some art. I much prefer modern art over traditional art too. I really liked this museum and connected with a lot more paintings that I thought I would. About of 1/4 of the way through I realized can use Google translate to read the descriptions for some of the paintings. I wish I took down the artists who created some of these paintings but I think I can find the artists again if I really wanted to. I went outside to the sculpture garden and this was a little underwhelming tbh. I was also getting hangry so I went through it quick.
I decided to get lunch at Los Pancheros as it was nearby and the Google reviews seemed good. I ordered Plato rachero & caldo xochitl. HUGE portions and incredibly good. I really liked the soup though, it was some sort of chicken and rice soup. It took a little bit for the check to come but it finally did and I paid and left.
I ate way too much and I had to lay down somewhere so I went back to the park and found a nice place to lay where other people were. It was some sort of fountain that I canât find on Google maps but even though it wasnât exactly âgrandâ it was very chill and everyone there just seemed relaxed lol. I laid there for about 20-30 mins until I was ready to go again. I saw on Google maps that there was a castle in the park!? I really wanted to see that. I decided to walk in that direction and also passed Lago de Chapultec. Wow that was beautiful, I wish I took my rest time there lol.
I finally got to the castle entrance but they werenât letting people in anymore as it was too late, damn. I shouldâve paid more attention to the times, I didnât realize all the museums closed at 5. I decided to finish up my park experience and Uber to the historic center just to check it out. However Ubers were very hard to get at this time as it was rush hour and traffic was insane outside the park. I had multiple people cancel on me, I also canceled on someone after seeing how long it would take to pick me up and drop me off to the historic center. I eventually decided just to walk back. It was about an hour walk back so I had to tough it out.
Not much happened on this walk, just continued to take in the city. Stopped at glorieta de Los insugentes to take a break and smoke a cigarette. I felt a little sketched out here due to all the people constantly moving. I was a bit worried about being pick pocketed but I think it was just the tiredness making me anxious. I got out of there relatively quick and made it back to my hotel to rest before dinner.
At this point I decided I wanted to go to teohiucan the next day. I explored my options for getting there and eventually just decided on Uber because I donât really like being in a group when going to tourist sites as Iâm a bit âquirkyâ and like to take weird routes and repeat some areas a few times I also keep an inconsistent pace so that made the group experience out of the question. I couldâve taken the bus but did not want to deal with the stress that public transit can be in a foreign country lol. For dinner, I made a reservation at the sushi place Makoto as I wanted something other than Mexican food. Fabulous place, I ordered a glass of wine, sushi sampler, and the fatty tuna nigiri.
Day 2: Teohiucan
I woke up somewhat early for this day. I ordered an Uber and was off. It was really interesting to see Mexico City outside the nicer neighborhoods. I think this is what most Americans imagine when they hear Mexico City. It looked like the COD MW2 map Favela. I wondered what life was like in this area of Mexico City. I even saw a ski lift in use to bring people up the mountain to their house maybe?
I got dropped off at Teohiucan and entered in. I skipped breakfast because I assumed they would have something there. I was half right, they had some convenient stores. I just bought a pack of crackers and a electrolit and hoped that would get me through the whole time I was there lol.I walked around all the pyramids, I was hoping to climb them but I saw they were closed for climbing, honestly a good thing, I imagine they were getting a lot of wear and tear from that. I feel like these pyramids are underrated in terms of world wonders. Theyâre pretty big and the city itself was apparently one of the biggest cities in the world at the time.
My favorite part about this visit was this path that you can take that allowed you to walk on the outside of the main path. It was super peaceful and you got to see the pyramids at different angles with no people around. In terms of my favorite structure, I liked the citadel a lot due to the intricate designs on it. Some random things I liked there were the jardin and the things the vendors were selling that made the animal noises đ I thought it was hilarious how everyone was basically spamming it in chat. I shouldâve bought one looking back
I was a little anxious about getting an Uber back but I got one relatively quick and got back to my hotel. When I got back I was very hungry and I found this place near my hotel with a deal that gave 5 al pastor tacos and a cervesa for $100 pesos. Amazing deal but then I saw the al pastor looked like it was dry and has been out for awhile. Unfortunately i felt too awkward to leave after sitting, a mistake that I learned from later if you keep reading. However the tacos were still decent. I was still pretty hungry and found a street vendor selling hamburgers, I ordered con queso and it was insanely good. I ate it in a park and then got some churros from ChurrerĂa El Moro which were also good.
Again I was way too full and had to lie down. I went back to my hotel and took a nap. When I woke up I was still full but I started experiencing the first signs of montezumas revenge. However it didnât seem that bad and I wanted to go out for a rooftop drink.
I went to Supra Roma. Great vibe. I had to stand by the bar the whole time due to not having reservations but the views were fantastic and the dj was decent too. She was playing house music. I definitely want to bring my friends here if they ever want to come to cdmx. I had 1 cocktail and 2 beers there. Was thinking about talking to people there but mostly everyone was speaking Spanish so I decided not to.
I left and was gonna call it an early night but heard some more house music being played across the street at departmento. I decided why not and paid the cover to check it out. It was ok. Dj was decent but the vibe seemed kind of âbasicâ other than the music. Nothing too unique about this place, just a terrace playing music with young people hanging out. I had 2 drinks and left and got a torta.
I made it back to my hotel around 12am and this when things started to go south unfortunately. Montezumas revenge came back and this time even stronger than earlier. The alcohol definitely did not help. It quickly kept getting worse in terms of cramping and the ability to not go to the bathroom for more than 20 mins. I think it was the Al pastor tacos from earlier today. I did not get much sleep this night and was basically in survival mode lol luckily I had some water bottles to stay hydrated but I knew I would have to venture out to get more eventually. I basically spent the whole night on the toilet or curled up in pain.
Day 3: Recovery
I was hoping Iâd feel feel better in the morning and I was somewhat correct. After 12 hours I could walk again although it was definitely difficult. I managed to make it to a farmacia where the pharmacist recommended me treda. I got that and more water + electrolit. It was around 1pm so I sat outside and drank my electrolit to see if I strong enough to do some sort of activity. After about 20 mins of sitting outside I decided I definitely could not and decided to just take the L for today so I could be full strength for tomorrow. I took my treda and was able to get some rest. When I woke up I was still feeling montezumas revenge a little bit but I knew I had to eat something. I ended up using Uber eats to get consomĂ© de pollo from this place called Toks. It seemed like a safe option as it looked like a chain and I assumed chains usually have somewhat good hygiene standards. It ended up being way better than expected and I managed to put down most of it.
After eating, I took a walk to get more electrolit. I was still a little weak so I just went back to the hotel and went to bed. I was a bit bummed I lost a day but anytime youâre in a 3rd world country you should budget a day for stomach issues.
Day 4: Castillo De Chapultepec & Historic Center
I woke up feeling a lot better. It was actually crazy as 24 hours ago I couldnât even walk straight. I took my treda and headed out. I was debating on if I should go back Chapultepec park to see the castle or if it would take too much time as I was planning to go to the historic center today. I decided to see the castle as I was thinking about it too much to skip it.
I took an Uber there this time and paid the admission. It was definitely worth it. The castle was so beautiful and there was so much history inside. I learned a lot about Mexican history and was able to take in some nice views of the city. My favorite part were the murals inside and the jardin. After, I walked to 7/11 to get more electrolit. I also got pringles as I was hungry but my stomach was still a little rough. From there I ubered to the historic center.
When I got to the historic center I was instantly overstimulated lol. It was a Saturday afternoon so it mustâve been the most popular day. It was a lot bigger than expected too. I didnât really know where to start so I just started walking. My first stop was actually the adidas store as I needed to get my bearings and am a fan of adidas lol unfortunately there wasnât much in there though that seemed exclusive. I know in Tokyo theyâll have exclusive stuff but didnât see anything like that in Mexico City, bit disappointed but otherwise it provided a place for me to take a breath. I got out and started walking towards zocalo plaza.
Zocalo Plaza was just epic. The big Mexican flag with the cathedral behind it had so much swag for lack of a better term lmao it showed off the immense pride that Mexico has for itself. I really liked this area a lot.
I continued walking and ended up at these streets with vendors. This was even more overstimulating than the other areas. So much noise and people. I stopped in a store and got a can coke and kept on trucking along.
I decided to go to palacio de bella artes. I really liked palacio de bella artes as well. The architecture and colors were stunning. The Torre Latinoamericana building was also interesting. I decided to check out the museum inside palacio de Bella artes. At first i thought it was a bit underwhelming. I was not too big of a fan of the murals and it seemed like some areas were closed. I then came across the Dioses y Maquinas exhibit by Santiago Sierra Soler. This exhibit was an âimmersive cinema installationâ that told the story of the aztecs getting colonized by Spaniards. It was very powerful and really made me understand some of the politics of Mexico. Also globalism in general and how colonization impacted the world. It gave me that powerful global experience that I mentioned before. I think everyone who visits cdmx should experience this exhibit to really wrap your head around the politics of the country and how it became what it is today. When I walked out I began to see the two sides of Mexico, the native side and european side and how they interact with each other.
That exhibit made me want to learn about the Aztecs more so I ended up going to museo del templo mayor. This place was also impressive with countless exhibits about the Aztecs. Itâs insane to me how there was an ancient city right under us. By the time I was done there I was getting hungry so ironically I got McDonaldâs as my stomach needed something familiar. I got it to go and ate it near the palacio de bella artes. I wanted to go the sears rooftop after but couldnât find the entrance so I just walked around the surrounding neighborhood. This part reminded me a lot of Manhattan.
I walked through the Barrio Chino and thought it was hilarious tbh. I did not see any Asian people and there wasnât much Asian culture other than the lanterns i guess lol the restaurants also did not look too good. Cool experience nonetheless. I ended my walk at a plaza San juan to call an Uber as it was about to start raining. I found the torre de telefons de Telmex structure also super interesting. I made it home and rested before dinner.
For dinner I went to this Argentinan steak house called Gardela. A bit risky after my stomach issues but I wanted to get a nice dinner on my last night. I got a dry aged New York strip and it did not disappoint. I ordered it medium rare but it was a bit more rare than expected. I ate it anyway and was wowed. One of the best steaks Iâve ever had. Amazing service too, canât recommend this place enough if you want a good steak.
When I got back to my hotel I was having an internal debate if I should go out. I had an early flight and was already pretty tired and full. I decided to go out anyway as it was Saturday night and didnât get to do anything the day before. I ended up at this techno club called yuyu. Pretty intimate spot. The techno was very good and creative. The crowd was also fun, I had a few shallow conversations with people but nothing deep. Mostly my fault though as I wasnât making much conversation. I just drank beer, smoked cigarettes, and listened to good electronic music which is a solid night for me. I headed home around 2 and went to bed for my flight.
Closing remarks:
I really enjoyed my time in Mexico City. Im not sure what my expectations were for the city but they were definitely exceeded. Definitely an underrated city as there is so much culture and history but I never here much people talk about it in the states. I will definitely be back as I feel like thereâs still so much to discover and it was pretty cheap to get there and get lodging. Not gonna lie though, I was bit nervous going solo here but once I got there most of the anxiety went away. In terms of safety, just be where youâre supposed to be (tourist areas & safe neighborhoods), keep your possessions zipped up, and donât walk at night. I felt more sketched out in most US cities
2023.05.30 03:04 moistbrisket17 Things to do May 30th-June 4th
Join the Fort Worth discord to connect w/other folks in FW, chat & check out different meet ups: https://discord.com/invite/9KUdWdQVdJ
Thought this post would be the first w/o the PSA, but need to include it again: If you donât have anything nice to say, donât say anything at all.
Early voting begins May 30th-June 6th for the Sat, June 10 runoff election. The ballot will include District 11 City Council member, District 5 Fort Worth ISD school board member, and District 4 TCC trustee.
[Tuesday May 30th]
Gymnastics - Level 1 3:30 p.m. Southwest Community Center $20-$65 Kids ages 5-18 can learn basic skills in a well-structured class.
Free Yoga Burnett Park 5:30-6:15PM bring your own mat
Silent Book Club 6:30-8PM Hotel Dryce free Silent Book Club
Geeks Who Drink T&P Tavern 7:30PM
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night University Pub FW 8-10PM
Trig44 presents Trig Tuesday ft. Dalton Torres, Taylor Ochs, Matt Gumley Tulips FW doors 7, show 8PM
[Wednesday May 31st]
Martin House Brewing Company new permanent food truck, The Barley Gastrovan, serves options like wagyu burgers, confit pork wings, & cheese curds Operated by the owners of Rye in McKinney, the food truckâs open Wed-Sun
âLucas before Lukeâ 7-10:30 p.m. The Stage West Theatre Free Join the FW Film Clubâs monthly screening party
Nature Hike 10-11:30 a.m. Nature Center, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd. $5 Take in the beauty of the Texas countryside during this morning hike surrounded by blooming flowers.
Lunchtime Music Series Burnett Park 12-1PM Grab your lunch & enjoy the beautiful weather paired w/local artists
We Run Wednesdayâs The trailhead at clearfork 6:30-8PM
Fort Worth Film Club May Signature Screening: Lucas before Luke The Stage West Theatre 7-10:30PM
No Pressure w/ Koyo, Illusion, & Fleshwater Tulips No Pressure, Koyo, Illusion, Fleshwater Tulips FW 7PM
Tekken 7 weekly meet 6-11PM, 21+ after 8PM Electric Starship Arcade $10 for the night/ $20 monthly pass Can bring your own wired controllefight stick or theyâll have some for public use If enough people, casual tournament bracket @ 9
BettySoo and Pat Byrne The Post at River East 8PM An intimate acoustic performance $20+
[Thursday Jun 1st]
Family Camp 6-9 p.m. $45-$200 Bring kids ages 8+ to learn how to make a glass vase, suncatcher, and daisy.
Happy HouCrazy Crowler Sale 4-9PM Salsa Dance Lessons 7-8PM Neutral Ground Brewing Company
Erick Willis LIVE Rusty Nickel IceHouse 6PM $10+
Summer Menu Tasting Taste Community Restaurant 6-8PM
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestraâs Concerts in the Garden Festival Gates open 6:30 p.m. start 8:30 p.m. Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Greater Tuna Downtown Cowtown at the Isis June 1-3 8PM 2-man comedy show
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night HopFusion Ale Works 8-10PM
Crimson Wine Tasting at Neighborâs House Grocery complimentary wine tasting for sipping & shopping. Guests get to try 4 different wines from Napaâs Crimson Wine Group Drop by anytime 4:30-6:30 pm
[Friday Jun 2nd]
First Fri-YAY All day Fort Worth Bike Sharing Stations Free Explore the city on wheels with a free bike rental courtesy of Fort Worth Bike Sharing and the Blue Zones Project â promo code â92020APP.â
Kimbell Happy Hour Kimbell Art Museumâs weekend happy hour 5-7 pm beverages & bites w/live music by the Allegro Guitar Society.
National Donut Day TX Whiskey 6 p.m. a donut + cocktail pairing, burgers, live music, on-site engraving, & a donut hole bar $35
FWSOâs Concerts in the Gardenl Gates open 6:30 p.m. start 8:30 p.m. Radio Highway Performs the Music of the Eagles *The orchestra does not perform on this concert.
Locals Only Hip Hop Haltom Theater 7-11PM
Live Music on the Plaza, Sundance Square 7-10PM every Fri-Sun
Dial Up - A 90's Party Experience Dial Up Tulips FW 8PM $15
Rhett Miller Tannahill's Tavern & Music Hall 8PM $28+
D.L. Hughley Arlington Improv Jun 2-4 times vary
That Texas Meskin Tour - THAT MEXICAN OT Ridglea Theater $40+
Special E.D w\ Dude-Man & MORE Doors 7:00pm, Start 8:00pm Lola's Fort Worth
[Saturday Jun 3rd]
Drag with Me! The Show: Brunch Located upstairs at The Red Goose Saloon the ONLY interactive Drag Show of its kind: 2 audience members will be selected each show to be transformed into a Drag Queen themselves, lip sync battle, & win their very own Drag with Me! Crown! Ticket price inc Meal & Show! 18+
FWSOâs Concerts in the Gardenl Gates open 6:30 p.m. start 8:30 p.m. Chicago Nights featuring Jason Scheff
Zumba Sundance Square Plaza 9:45am - 11:00am
Goat Yoga Bedford! Generations Park at Boyd Ranch 10-11AM $20+
Catalina Canned Wine Mixer Truck Yard Alliance 12PM themed after the movie Step Brothers. Wear your best tuxedo t-shirt for a wine tasting, photo ops, food trucks, & a Step Brothers cover band. Admission is free, but a $15 wine tasting is offered 7-9 pm, ft. six wine samples & a souvenir glass filled w/frose. Costume contests held 5 pm & 10 pm.
Random Direction artist pop up 1-6PM Love Sammy's chef popup 2-7PM Neutral Ground Brewing Company
CyberPunk w/ APT 75 + P!xel Ampersand 5:15-9PM
Miracle Nights Allmo$t Music US Tour Fort Worth Ridglea Theater 6PM
Ill Nino with Through Fire, Dropout Kings and more The Rail Club Live 6:30PM
WOODEYE (One Night Only) w/ Brave Little Howl + Vacation Dad Lola's 8PM $15
FANCY: Queens of Country Party - 21+ Tulips FW 10PM $15+
WOODEYE (One Night Only) w / Brave Little Howl + Vacation Dad Doors 7:00pm, Start 8:00pm Lola's Fort Worth
[Sunday June 4th]
Panther Island Beer Yoga Panther Island Brewing 10:30AM $20
Sunday Supper Club: Courtney Patton and Bri Bagwell The Post at River East 6PM $25+
The Damn Quails Fort Brewery & Pizza 7PM $10
FW Symphony Orchestraâs Concerts in the Gardenl Gates open 6:30 p.m. start 8:30 p.m. Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles**The orchestra does not perform on this concert
Summer Afternoon Tea at Indulge Enjoy 3 courses inc chicken tarragon sandwiches, roasted vegetable phyllo cups, street corn crostinis, scones w/clotted cream & jam, cream puffs, madeleines, & shortbread cookies. The tea service is $65 & begins at 2 pm.
[Ongoing]
Riders of the Purple Sage Hip Pocket Theatre until June 11 Fridays-Sundays 9PM $10+ Featuring action, adventure, & romance in the wide open spaces, itâs a classic Western of the silent film era
âLives of the Godsâ until Sept. 3 Kimbell Art Museum $14+ Explore the divinity of Mayan art at this exhibition of nearly 100 rarely seen masterpieces & discoveries
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Thought this post would be the first w/o the PSA, but need to include it again: If you donât have anything nice to say, donât say anything at all.
Early voting begins May 30th-June 6th for the Sat, June 10 runoff election. The ballot will include District 11 City Council member, District 5 Fort Worth ISD school board member, and District 4 TCC trustee.
[Tuesday May 30th]
Gymnastics - Level 1 3:30 p.m. Southwest Community Center $20-$65 Kids ages 5-18 can learn basic skills in a well-structured class.
Free Yoga Burnett Park 5:30-6:15PM bring your own mat
Silent Book Club 6:30-8PM Hotel Dryce free Silent Book Club
Geeks Who Drink T&P Tavern 7:30PM
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night University Pub FW 8-10PM
Trig44 presents Trig Tuesday ft. Dalton Torres, Taylor Ochs, Matt Gumley Tulips FW doors 7, show 8PM
[Wednesday May 31st]
Martin House Brewing Company new permanent food truck, The Barley Gastrovan, serves options like wagyu burgers, confit pork wings, & cheese curds Operated by the owners of Rye in McKinney, the food truckâs open Wed-Sun
âLucas before Lukeâ 7-10:30 p.m. The Stage West Theatre Free Join the FW Film Clubâs monthly screening party
Nature Hike 10-11:30 a.m. Nature Center, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd. $5 Take in the beauty of the Texas countryside during this morning hike surrounded by blooming flowers.
Lunchtime Music Series Burnett Park 12-1PM Grab your lunch & enjoy the beautiful weather paired w/local artists
We Run Wednesdayâs The trailhead at clearfork 6:30-8PM
Fort Worth Film Club May Signature Screening: Lucas before Luke The Stage West Theatre 7-10:30PM
No Pressure w/ Koyo, Illusion, & Fleshwater Tulips No Pressure, Koyo, Illusion, Fleshwater Tulips FW 7PM
Tekken 7 weekly meet 6-11PM, 21+ after 8PM Electric Starship Arcade $10 for the night/ $20 monthly pass Can bring your own wired controllefight stick or theyâll have some for public use If enough people, casual tournament bracket @ 9
BettySoo and Pat Byrne The Post at River East 8PM An intimate acoustic performance $20+
[Thursday Jun 1st]
Family Camp 6-9 p.m. $45-$200 Bring kids ages 8+ to learn how to make a glass vase, suncatcher, and daisy.
Happy HouCrazy Crowler Sale 4-9PM Salsa Dance Lessons 7-8PM Neutral Ground Brewing Company
Erick Willis LIVE Rusty Nickel IceHouse 6PM $10+
Summer Menu Tasting Taste Community Restaurant 6-8PM
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestraâs Concerts in the Garden Festival Gates open 6:30 p.m. start 8:30 p.m. Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Greater Tuna Downtown Cowtown at the Isis June 1-3 8PM 2-man comedy show
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night HopFusion Ale Works 8-10PM
Crimson Wine Tasting at Neighborâs House Grocery complimentary wine tasting for sipping & shopping. Guests get to try 4 different wines from Napaâs Crimson Wine Group Drop by anytime 4:30-6:30 pm
[Friday Jun 2nd]
First Fri-YAY All day Fort Worth Bike Sharing Stations Free Explore the city on wheels with a free bike rental courtesy of Fort Worth Bike Sharing and the Blue Zones Project â promo code â92020APP.â
Kimbell Happy Hour Kimbell Art Museumâs weekend happy hour 5-7 pm beverages & bites w/live music by the Allegro Guitar Society.
National Donut Day TX Whiskey 6 p.m. a donut + cocktail pairing, burgers, live music, on-site engraving, & a donut hole bar $35
FWSOâs Concerts in the Gardenl Gates open 6:30 p.m. start 8:30 p.m. Radio Highway Performs the Music of the Eagles *The orchestra does not perform on this concert.
Locals Only Hip Hop Haltom Theater 7-11PM
Live Music on the Plaza, Sundance Square 7-10PM every Fri-Sun
Dial Up - A 90's Party Experience Dial Up Tulips FW 8PM $15
Rhett Miller Tannahill's Tavern & Music Hall 8PM $28+
D.L. Hughley Arlington Improv Jun 2-4 times vary
That Texas Meskin Tour - THAT MEXICAN OT Ridglea Theater $40+
Special E.D w\ Dude-Man & MORE Doors 7:00pm, Start 8:00pm Lola's Fort Worth
[Saturday Jun 3rd]
Drag with Me! The Show: Brunch Located upstairs at The Red Goose Saloon the ONLY interactive Drag Show of its kind: 2 audience members will be selected each show to be transformed into a Drag Queen themselves, lip sync battle, & win their very own Drag with Me! Crown! Ticket price inc Meal & Show! 18+
FWSOâs Concerts in the Gardenl Gates open 6:30 p.m. start 8:30 p.m. Chicago Nights featuring Jason Scheff
Zumba Sundance Square Plaza 9:45am - 11:00am
Goat Yoga Bedford! Generations Park at Boyd Ranch 10-11AM $20+
Catalina Canned Wine Mixer Truck Yard Alliance 12PM themed after the movie Step Brothers. Wear your best tuxedo t-shirt for a wine tasting, photo ops, food trucks, & a Step Brothers cover band. Admission is free, but a $15 wine tasting is offered 7-9 pm, ft. six wine samples & a souvenir glass filled w/frose. Costume contests held 5 pm & 10 pm.
Random Direction artist pop up 1-6PM Love Sammy's chef popup 2-7PM Neutral Ground Brewing Company
CyberPunk w/ APT 75 + P!xel Ampersand 5:15-9PM
Miracle Nights Allmo$t Music US Tour Fort Worth Ridglea Theater 6PM
Ill Nino with Through Fire, Dropout Kings and more The Rail Club Live 6:30PM
WOODEYE (One Night Only) w/ Brave Little Howl + Vacation Dad Lola's 8PM $15
FANCY: Queens of Country Party - 21+ Tulips FW 10PM $15+
WOODEYE (One Night Only) w / Brave Little Howl + Vacation Dad Doors 7:00pm, Start 8:00pm Lola's Fort Worth
[Sunday June 4th]
Panther Island Beer Yoga Panther Island Brewing 10:30AM $20
Sunday Supper Club: Courtney Patton and Bri Bagwell The Post at River East 6PM $25+
The Damn Quails Fort Brewery & Pizza 7PM $10
FW Symphony Orchestraâs Concerts in the Gardenl Gates open 6:30 p.m. start 8:30 p.m. Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles**The orchestra does not perform on this concert
Summer Afternoon Tea at Indulge Enjoy 3 courses inc chicken tarragon sandwiches, roasted vegetable phyllo cups, street corn crostinis, scones w/clotted cream & jam, cream puffs, madeleines, & shortbread cookies. The tea service is $65 & begins at 2 pm.
[Ongoing]
Riders of the Purple Sage Hip Pocket Theatre until June 11 Fridays-Sundays 9PM $10+ Featuring action, adventure, & romance in the wide open spaces, itâs a classic Western of the silent film era
âLives of the Godsâ until Sept. 3 Kimbell Art Museum $14+ Explore the divinity of Mayan art at this exhibition of nearly 100 rarely seen masterpieces & discoveries
2023.05.29 15:00 stonescoldtakes NFL Update: 05/22/2023 - 05/28/2023 - OTAs are Back!!!
Layout:
â Individual Team News + Stoneâs Cold Takes
â Miscellaneous/Other NFL News
â Restaurant of the Week - Washington D.C.
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Buffalo Bills:
Carolina Panthers:
Chicago Bears:
Cincinnati Bengals:
Cleveland Browns:
Dallas Cowboys:
Denver Broncos:
Detroit Lions:
Green Bay Packers:
Houston Texans:
Indianapolis Colts:
Jacksonville Jaguars:
Kansas City Chiefs:
Las Vegas Raiders:
Los Angeles Chargers:
Los Angeles Rams:
Not much news here really. Sounds like Matthew Stafford has taken Stetson Bennett under his wing and started to work with him and help him learn more about the transition to the NFL compared to college.
Miami Dolphins:
Minnesota Vikings:
New England Patriots:
New Orleans Saints:
New York Giants:
New York Jets:
Philadelphia Eagles:
Pittsburgh Steelers:
San Francisco 49ers:
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
Tennessee Titans:
Washington Commanders:
Miscellaneous/Other NFL News:
Restaurant of the Week: (Washington D.C. - TACOS 5 DE MAYO)
Donât really have a great picture of this place but that may be a good thing. Often times I find that the places least advertised and that are holes in the wall is typically where you get the best Mexican food. This place is about a 10 minute drive from the stadium and probably closer to 15-20 minutes on game days depending on the time you go. Personally I recommend the Tacos Al Pastor. Those are basically a marinated pork taco that is slightly spicy with some sweet pineapple flavor in it. You cannot go wrong with Tacos Al Pastor and are by far my favorite. The other thing to keep an eye on is the Pupusas. While Pupusas are from El Salvador this place actually does a pretty dang good job of making them. For those that donât know what Pupusas are they kind of resemble a stuffed pancake but are made of corn in most cases stuffed with either just cheese, cheese and beans, or cheese and pork. My order here would be 3 tacos al pastor and a cheese and bean pupusa. Enjoy!
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â Individual Team News + Stoneâs Cold Takes
â Miscellaneous/Other NFL News
â Restaurant of the Week - Washington D.C.
Arizona Cardinals:
- Released WR DeAndre Hopkins and he listed out info about what he wants in his next team:
- Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Justin Herbert
- He wants stable management and a great defense
- Some folks in AZ were upset with Hopkins because he sat out the last couple of games
- S Budda Baker says he will be at camp when its time for him to be there
Atlanta Falcons:
- FB Keith Smith was arrested on traffic charges
- Driving with a suspended license he claims was a misunderstanding
- K Younghoe Koo didnât ask for money from RB Bijan Robinson to give him his number but asked him to pick a charity at some point down the road to donate to
- Will have joint practices with the Dolphins
- Signed:
- WR JJ Arcega-Whiteside
Baltimore Ravens:
- QB Lamar Jackson expects a more pass-heavy offense under new OC Todd Monken
- WR Michael Thomas separate his shoulder and could require labrum surgery
- WR Rashod Bateman who just played just 6 games was on the field for OTAs on Monday
- Waived Daelin Hayes
- S Kyle Hamilton excited for expanded role with the team
- Tony Jefferson is retiring and joining the team as a scout
- Signed:
- DL Angelo Blackson
- QB Josh Johnson
Buffalo Bills:
- No surprise, QB Josh Allen is hyper-focused and wants to win a Super Bowl
- S Damar Hamlin is back out working out on the field
- WR Stefon Diggs did not attend OTAs
- EDGE Von Miller guarantees he will play by week 6 but is not rushing anything
- Signed:
- S Dean Marlowe
- Joel Wilson
Carolina Panthers:
- TE Hayden Hurst is recovering from sports hernia surgery
- QB Bryce Young is taking most of the first team reps
Chicago Bears:
- QB Justin Fields excited about the growth WR Chase Claypool had over offseason
- Got permission to begin demolition of Arlington Park racetrack
Cincinnati Bengals:
- Want to sign WR Tee Higgins and LB Logan Wilson to long term extensions
- Have made their initial push for QB Joe Burrow
Cleveland Browns:
- WR Elijah Moore feels good now that he feels wanted with his new team
- EDGE ZaâDarius Smith is excited to be facing the Ravens this year
Dallas Cowboys:
- HC Mike McCarthy is keeping offense in Dakâs language despite the changeup in play callers
Denver Broncos:
- Waived Hunter Thedford with injury settlement
- Released K Brandon McManus
- K Brett Maher worked out for the team
- QB Russell Wilson has lost a lot of weight this offseason
- HC Sean Payton excited about what S Kareem Jackson can do to help team
- RB Javonte Williams was limited in OTAs starting on Thursday
- Signed:
- T Cam Fleming to a 1-year $4m deal
- DT Tyler Lancaster
Detroit Lions:
- Former WR Calvin Johnson was at OTAs this week after having been away from the organization following a rough falling out post-retirement
- RB David Montgomery said that losing with the Bears âsucked the fun out of the gameâ
- WR Jameson Williams says that he didnât know about the gambling policy; HC Dan Campbell feels he is miles ahead in terms of his talent already
- Traded an undisclosed draft pick for K Riley Patterson
- Signed a 1-year $2.35m deal
- RB David Montgomery and LB Malcolm Rodriguez left practice due to injury
- Team has done their homework on free agent WR DeAndre Hopkins
- NFL is investigation another Lions player about league gambling rules violations
- Signed:
- OL Germain Ifedi
- Max Pircher through international player pathway program
Green Bay Packers:
- Signed:
- WR Jadakis Bonds
- Cut TE Nick Guggemos
- Will host the 2025 NFL Draft
- HC Matt LaFleur is please with Jordan Love but still need to work on a lot of things
Houston Texans:
- Appears DeMeco Ryans may not be too sure about pursuing Jadeveon Clowney
- HC DeMeco Ryans expects the o-line to be a strength for this team
- Currently it is a QB competition between Davis Mills and CJ Stroud
- Other teams have been inquiring about QB Davis Mills
Indianapolis Colts:
- No timetable for Shaquille Leonard to resume practicing
- QB Anthony Richardson was running a similar offense to what Jalen Hurts has run in Philly and was very impressive (splitting 1st team reps)
- Signed:
- TE Kaden Smith
Jacksonville Jaguars:
- Traded K Riley Patterson to the Lions for an undisclosed draft pick
- RB Travis Etienne looking forward to doing some fine-tuning this year
- Signed Brandon McManus
Kansas City Chiefs:
- HC Andy Reid is not a fan of the kickoff rule change hinting at the NFL getting closer to being flag football
- TE Travis Kelce is not happy about it either
- QB Patrick Mahomes addressed contract saying he cares more about Super Bowls
- LB Nick Bolton doesnât think the defense gets enough credit
- QB Patrick Mahomes says that it has been a smooth transition to new OC Matt Nagy
- HC Andy Reid feels fullbacks have been phased out of the NFL and that the Chiefs will not be using one
Las Vegas Raiders:
- Former QB Tom Brady reached an agreement to be a minority owner of the team
- QB Jimmy Garoppolo had to have foot surgery after signing with the team and there is not timetable for his return - believe he should return before the season
- Things could get interesting depending on how situation with Jimmy G works out
- WR Davante Adams is not happy about the current QB situation with the Raiders
- Adams and team have been sued by the photographer he shoved last year
- Will have joint practices with the 49ers
Los Angeles Chargers:
- Signed:
- RB Austin Ekeler to a new deal for this final year that added on up to $2m in incentives
Los Angeles Rams:
Not much news here really. Sounds like Matthew Stafford has taken Stetson Bennett under his wing and started to work with him and help him learn more about the transition to the NFL compared to college.
Miami Dolphins:
- WR DK Metcalf challenged WR Tyreek Hill
- Will have joint practices with the Falcons
- QB Tua Tagavailoa is wearing a camera on his helmet to help HC Mike McDaniel see what he sees on the field
Minnesota Vikings:
- Signed:
- WR from the XFL Lucky Jackson
- DC Brian Flores wants defense to develop an aggressive identity but not reckless
- RB Dalvin Cook could be a June 1st cut
New England Patriots:
- Got docked 2 days of OTA workouts for violating offseason rules and HC Bill Belichick was fined $50,000 dollars
- Placed LB Raekwon McMillan on injured reserve due to partially torn ACL
New Orleans Saints:
- TE Foster Moreau is participating in OTAs
- Being in New Orleans has given QB Derek Carr a breath of fresh air
- Former HC Jon Gruden is working with the team and Derek Carr
New York Giants:
- Rookie WR Jalin Hyatt wants to get to 190lbs as his playing weight
- TE Darren Waller is happy to somewhere where his opinions are valued
- QB Daniel Jones is enjoying working with TE Darren Waller
- HC Brian Daboll will not speak on contract situations despite currently Barkley situation
New York Jets:
- QB Aaron Rodgers had minor calf strain
- WR Allen Lazard went down during OTAs but supposedly was just a shot to the groin
- Worked out P Matt Araiza
- Chuck Clark was happy to be traded because felt disrespected by the Ravens
- HC Robert Saleh is confident a deal will get done with Quinnen Williams
- Will have joint practices with the Buccaneers
Philadelphia Eagles:
- OL D.J. Fluker worked out for the Eagles
- DL Jordan Davis has made major strides this offseason will take on a larger role
Pittsburgh Steelers:
- Signed:
- EDGE Markus Golden to 1-year deal
- LB Toby Ndukwe
- Easy decision for QB Mitch Trubisky to sign extension
- Started contract talks with OLB Alex Highsmith
- Released Tae Crowder
- Want to play a regular season game in Ireland
- WR Allen Robinson has been very impressed so far by QB Kenny Pickett
- QB Kenny Pickett had his car stolen with his playbook inside of it
San Francisco 49ers:
- QB Trey Lance just wants a chance to compete and never considered being traded
- Raved about this time working with QB Patrick Mahomes
- QB Brock Purdy expected to start throwing next week, be able to go from gripping a towel to an actual football
- QB Sam Darnold will push to start come week 1
- Leviâs will officially get the Super Bowl in 2026
- LB Dre Greenlaw has a thumb procedure and will miss most of the OTAs this offseason
- Will have joint practices with the Raiders
Seattle Seahawks:
- WR DK Metcalf challenged WR Tyreek Hill
- CB Tariq Woolen had arthroscopic knee surgery and it out til training camp
- Signed:
- CB Artie Burns
Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
- Video of QB Baker Mayfield making an overthrow went viral on social media
- Will have joint practices with the Jets
- WR Chris Godwin feels like he has a lot of his explosion back
- Team wants to see more consistency out of LB Devin White before offering him the contract he wants
Tennessee Titans:
- QB Will Levis is putting pressure on Tannehil and Willis in OTAs this far
- S Kevin Byard is skipping OTAs
Washington Commanders:
- HC Ron Rivera said that DE Chase Young understands them not picking up his 5th year option
- New OC Eric Bieniemy has been getting on young QB Sam Howell holding him accountable
- Trademark application was denied due to someone else already having pending applications for the name but the team is confident this issue will get resolved
- It has been good for QB Sam Howell that QB Jacoby Brissett has been in the building
- TE Amani Rodgers tore his ACL and is out indefinitely
- Released Nathan Gerry
- Jamin Davis limited in OTAs after knee procedure
- Financing needs to be adjusted in order for the Josh Harris bid to be accepted
- Signed:
- XFL LB Ferrod Gardner
Miscellaneous/Other NFL News:
- Many believe that Thursday Night Flexing is to cater to Amazon but really could be the future of how deals get done
- Teams have to have 28 days notice and this is currently just a 1 year move
- RB Jeremy Hill who has not played for the past 5 seasons officially retired siting injury issues leading to his retirement
- NFL injury data shows that turf fields are significantly worse for players than grass fields
- The Pat McAfee Show will be taking over Max Kellermanâs the time slot on ESPN
- Commissioner Roger Goodellâs lobbying convinced teams to vote in favor of the new kickoff rules
- Dr. Timoth Kremchek, the Cincinnati Reds' physician since 1996, says he sees an "epidemic" of youth injuries on artificial turf
- RB Adrian Peterson will be hanging it up if heâs not back in the NFL this season
- After Goodellâs retirement the NFL could change the structure of management for the NFL combining a traditional CEO with a Commissioner of Football
- Possible a team will play 3 back to back games in Europe in the future
- Devin McCourty will be joining NBCâs Sunday Night Football crew as an analyst
- Officially approved emergency 3rd QB rule
- Investigating further violations potentially of league gambling policy
- DirecTV will still distribute Sunday Ticket to bars and restaurants
- S Tony Jefferson announced his retirement
- Announced growth of global market program
Restaurant of the Week: (Washington D.C. - TACOS 5 DE MAYO)
Donât really have a great picture of this place but that may be a good thing. Often times I find that the places least advertised and that are holes in the wall is typically where you get the best Mexican food. This place is about a 10 minute drive from the stadium and probably closer to 15-20 minutes on game days depending on the time you go. Personally I recommend the Tacos Al Pastor. Those are basically a marinated pork taco that is slightly spicy with some sweet pineapple flavor in it. You cannot go wrong with Tacos Al Pastor and are by far my favorite. The other thing to keep an eye on is the Pupusas. While Pupusas are from El Salvador this place actually does a pretty dang good job of making them. For those that donât know what Pupusas are they kind of resemble a stuffed pancake but are made of corn in most cases stuffed with either just cheese, cheese and beans, or cheese and pork. My order here would be 3 tacos al pastor and a cheese and bean pupusa. Enjoy!
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2023.05.29 04:46 scarlet2248 Recommended Wedding Venues by State Part I
 | California Wedding VenuesCarneros Resort and SpaLocated at 4048 Sonoma Hwy, Napa. It has a rustic charm where you can see vineyard views and rolling hills. Also offers a hilltop restaurant with an outdoor venue that can accommodate up to 300 people. Catering, wedding planning, floral arrangements, photography, and other services are available. And the starting price is $200 per person.https://preview.redd.it/hsuvufj35q2b1.png?width=1200&format=png&auto=webp&s=7dde25aaa6c10d5ec27f3693f1307d8e3d152e36 Park WintersLocated at 27850 County Road 26, Winters. This is a five-star wedding venue and estate located in the middle of a farmland. There is a historic inn and event barn. This would be perfect for those who love a natural outdoor wedding surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Mountains. Catering, wedding planning, floral arrangements, photography, and more are available. Prices start at $150 per person and can accommodate up to 200 guests.Montage Laguna BeachThe address is 30801 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach. This romantic waterfront venue offers a lush grassy setting looking out over the coastline and blue sky. The largest ballroom has 7,500 square feet of space and can accommodate up to 500 people. Prices start at $250 per person. Services offered include catering, wedding planning, spa, music, and much more.Oregon Wedding VenuesSentinel HotelLocated at 614 SW 11th Ave, Portland. This hotel is housed in a historic downtown building dating back to 1909. There are several exquisite banquet rooms to choose from, ranging from 50 to accommodate up to 900 people. The ballrooms are ornately decorated with elaborate carvings and elegant chandeliers. Prices start at $150 per person. Necessary wedding services are also available.Mt. Hood Oregon ResortThe location is 68010 East Fairway Avenue, Welches. Which can give you a dream forest wedding surrounded by lush forests and the majestic mountains of Mt. Hood National Forest. Unlike other wedding venues, guided hikes and rafting excursions are available here. There is also a golf course for your use. The largest venue can accommodate up to 400 people. Prices start at $100 per person.Lakeside GardensLocated at 16211 SE Foster Rd Portland, Lakeside Gardens offers essential vendors for photography, videography, flowers, DJs, and hair and makeup services. It is surrounded by a lake and offers a natural view of the garden. The largest hospitality venue can accommodate up to 300 people. Prices start at $100 per person.Washington Wedding VenuesThe Edgewater HotelThe luxury hotel at 2411 Alaskan Way, Seattle, was named "Best Classic Hospitality Venue in the Seattle Area" by Seattle Bride magazine. With views of Elliott Bay, the Olympic Mountains, and the Seattle skyline. The ballroom can accommodate up to 220 guests and prices start at around $200 per person.Sodo ParkLocated at 3200 1st Avenue South, Suite 100 in Seattle. This is a century-old building factory with a different style that makes it very popular in Seattle. The high beams and steamy ceilings make it unique. The entire venue can accommodate up to 300 guests and costs around $150 per person.https://preview.redd.it/7pydpxau5q2b1.png?width=1200&format=png&auto=webp&s=6bb68468589b0b0fd4001d5f0fd9bba8b87ecc81 Cedarbrook LodgeThe address is 18525 36th Ave S, Seattle. Here you will find a lush garden setting and luxurious accommodations. Indoor and outdoor hospitality venues are available to choose from, starting at $150 per person.Arizona Wedding VenuesBoulders Resort & SpaThe address is 34631 N Tom Darlington Dr, Scottsdale. This resort has a fantastic desert and rocky landscape. With open views and the vibrant colors of the desert sky at sunset. Offers a luxurious spa, and outdoor ceremony space. Prices start at $200 per person and can accommodate up to 300 guests.The PhoenicianLocated at 6000 East Camelback Road Scottsdale. There are various styles of venues to choose from, whether it be lush green gardens, sparkling waterfalls, or breathtaking valley views. There are also several sizes of banquet rooms to choose from. Prices start at $250 per person.Arizona BiltmoreThe resort is located at 2400 E. Missouri Ave Phoenix. Nestled among palm trees and mountains. A magical oasis forms at the base of the Phoenix Mountain Reserve, enjoying a tranquil desert setting. There are also two pools available and a total of six wedding venue options for up to 400 people. Starting at $150 per person.Nevada Wedding VenuesThe VenetianAn old-school luxury hotel located at 3355 South Las Vegas Boulevard, it can bring you the most traditional and unique Las Vegas-style wedding. Here you can admire the Italian style of architecture. Featuring indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces, and luxury accommodations. Starting at $200 per person.Red Rock Casino Resort & SpaLocated at 11011 W Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas. Unlike other luxury hotels, here you have a view of the Red Rock Canyon. The hotel offers five ballrooms and wedding venues that can accommodate up to 300 people. Prices start at $150 per person.Neon MuseumWant to try something different for your wedding venue? Choose the Neon Museum at 770 Las Vegas Boulevard North, Las Vegas, with its vintage neon signage, outdoor ceremony space, and unique atmosphere. You can take very vintage and fun photos. Prices are $2,500 for a two-hour rental, perfect for smaller weddings.https://preview.redd.it/y81lp1mw5q2b1.png?width=1200&format=png&auto=webp&s=9c2444c8bee3e004a0d33ecaa3a0b3e063374816 Idaho Wedding VenuesBoise DepotLocated at 2603 W Eastover Terrace, Boise. This is a historic Spanish-style building that was once used as a waiting room with the building. 8-hour rental is $1,455 and can accommodate a minimum of 165 people. It is important to note that government-owned venues like this have strict rules of use. So it is best to check carefully before renting.https://preview.redd.it/ltd94bwy5q2b1.png?width=1200&format=png&auto=webp&s=ccee5ac0e7cc98df66eb8b42662c597758bd8339 Chateau des FleurThe French-style building at 176 S. Rosebud Ln, Eagle. The largest ballroom features ivory walls, beautiful windows, an outdoor exit to the garden, gold chandeliers, and delicate gold wall sconces. Seating for up to 240 guests starts at $100 per person.Still Water HollowLocated at 18120 Dean Ln, Nampa. Has a rustic style and offers brand new indoor barn facilities. Tables and chairs for 150 people, pond with waterfall, fountain, and bridge. Rustic and elegant style venues can be designed for different styles of weddings. 12-hour rentals start at $5,500.Utah Wedding VenuesCastle ParkA full-service event venue located at 110 South Main Street Lindon. Featuring an old castle-style building with outdoor ceremony space. Starting at $5,500 for a 12-hour rental. Catering, wedding planning, and other services are also available.Red Butte GardenMagnificent gardens at 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City. With expansive views of mountains, valleys, and gardens, offering a beautiful backdrop of plants. There are also waterfalls, ponds, and many more beautiful spaces. We recommend coming during the growing season of the plants which is the warmer months. This allows for a ceremony to be held in the stunning rose garden. Four-hour rentals from $2,500.Log HavenLocated at 6451 E. Millcreek Canyon Road Salt Lake City has a spectacular mountain wedding and reception venue. With countless natural features and waterfalls, the area also offers activities including skiing, hiking, biking, and golfing. Prices are affordable, with menu pricing starting at $32 per person.Montana Wedding VenuesChico Hot SpringsLocated at 163 Chico Road Pray, Montana, this is a great year-round destination for weddings in Montana. Offering a variety of natural beauty and architectural features. Besides the historic stone houses, there are also mountain views. You can also soak in the hot springs to relieve the fatigue from the ceremony after a long day. Four-hour rentals start at $2,000.Rockin' TJ RanchThe address is 651 Lynx Ln, Bozeman, with unparalleled views of the Bridger Mountains and open meadows. This wedding venue has been a professional wedding service for 20 years and offers full-service planning. Basic venue packages start at $9,495.The Ranch at Rock CreekLocated at 79 Carriage House Ln, Philipsburg, this large ranch allows the exploration of five mountain peaks. Find nature's rest and inspiration in the peaceful, storied West. It is also the world's first Forbes Travel Guide 5-star ranch. With ten square miles of rivers, forests, valleys, and vistas.Of course, this luxury experience comes with a hefty price tag. Charters start at $90,000 per night for groups of 21 or more, plus 23% of the ranch fee. Wyoming Wedding VenuesJackson Lake LodgeLocated in Moran, Grand Teton National Park, this is a beautiful lodge less than five minutes from Jackson Lake. Known for its iconic views of the Teton Mountains. It is a must-see venue for couples who love nature. Because of its location within the National Park, Jackson Lake Lodge is open seasonally from mid-May to early October. Rates start at $150 per person.Shooting Star Jackson Hole Golf ClubThe address is Shooting Star, 6765 Crystal Springs Rd, Teton Village. In addition to the golf course view, a pond, lake, or stream is one of the beautiful views. Starting price is $200 per person.Wyoming StargazingAre you an astronomy enthusiast? Check out the Stargazing Agency located at 1135 Maple Way G1, Jackson. Their wedding packages include the opportunity to learn about the constellations, planets, and the fascinating stories behind them. Stargazing tour leaders will guide the group through the night sky, answering questions and gaining insight into the beauty of the stars. This will be one of the most unique themed weddings guests have ever attended. Prices start at $175 a person.Colorado Wedding VenuesBoettcher MansionLocated at 900 Colorow Rd, Golden's premier historic event venue, the Boettcher Mansion offers unparalleled service in a meticulously maintained estate. Along with the beautiful mansion, there are mountain views for you to enjoy. The ballroom can accommodate up to 150 people with six-hour rentals starting at $3,500.Butterfly PavilionThe Butterfly Pavilion at 6252 W 104th Ave, Westminster can turn your wedding into a fairy tale. Offering outdoor venues such as gazebos, gardens, and a theater. There is also a popular and unique butterfly release ceremony. It is important to note that there are a variety of butterflies and plants, so please treat them with care. The minimum venue rental is $1,800.Great Divide Brewing CompanyGreat Divide Brewing Company, located at 1812 35th St, Denver, allows you to host a beer wedding. Up to 75 guests can be accommodated so they will be in the middle of a keg. The atmosphere will be more relaxed and enjoyable, and a bar and drinks, planning, equipment, and servers will be provided. Rentals are for 6 hours and start at $3000.New Mexico Wedding VenuesLa Fonda on the PlazaThe hotel at 100 E San Francisco St, Santa Fe has a long history as well as a cultural background. It can provide an elegant atmosphere for your wedding, with unique hand-carved furniture in each room. There are four ballrooms to choose from, with authentic New Mexican dĂ©cor. This includes charming fireplaces, hand-punched pewter chandeliers, and traditional terracotta tiles. Prices for Saturday weddings start at $4,000.Loretto ChapelLocated at 207 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe's Museum of Historic Places is perfect for weddings. Accommodating 139 guests, the interior of the chapel features original stained glass windows and an ornate altar. In particular, the church's famous spiral staircase is the star of many articles and is worth a look. Prices for Saturday weddings start at $2,500 and services include the use of the church and wedding coordinator.https://preview.redd.it/fe6dx2916q2b1.png?width=1200&format=png&auto=webp&s=8d2e10702746d6b6c978cc0149f31cda7e68b97b Albuquerque Balloon MuseumThis is the hot air balloon museum located at 9201 Balloon Museum Dr. NE, Albuquerque. It offers soaring spaces and panoramic views of the Rio Grande Valley and the Sandia Mountains. The museum features displays of hot air balloons of all colors and eras, including a weather lab. The price to rent the entire museum and North Plaza for six hours is $6,000.North Dakota Wedding VenuesRed River ZooThe Zoo at 4255 23rd Ave S, Fargo will be the most interesting wedding venue. The zoo is home to animals such as red pandas, gray wolves, and Pallas cats. There is plenty of space for outdoor weddings as well as indoor receptions, and a carousel is available in one of the venues. Saturday weddings start at $1,500 and services include tables, chairs, and access to the zoo exhibits.The North Dakota Heritage CenterThe address is 612 E Boulevard Ave, Bismarck. The museum showcases the state's rich history from its earliest geological formations to the present day. Offering a variety of indoor spaces, including galleries and a theater, it provides a unique and educational wedding experience. Prices for Saturday weddings start at $1,500.https://preview.redd.it/9xgracm66q2b1.png?width=1200&format=png&auto=webp&s=1a93e0d6f2377d2b555f63c47fb381ff5a8cf3db Avalon Events CenterPrefer a more modern style wedding? The Event Center at 2525 9th Ave S, Fargo, while historic, offers five function rooms and new audio technology. Five ballrooms offer seating for up to 700 people and a full bar. Saturday weddings start at $2,000.South Dakota Wedding VenuesChapel in the HillsThe church at 3788 Chapel Ln, Rapid City is a place of beauty and inspiration. There are museums, trails, and hillsides to host services. Weddings are performed by the Chapel's pastor and it is open for weddings from May 1 to September 30 each year. The price is $400 for the use of the chapel and courtyard area. This includes a $100 minister's fee.https://preview.redd.it/1cq5faw76q2b1.png?width=1200&format=png&auto=webp&s=ef16d548f88cab604b857a372daa7e803b756fbf The Lodge at DeadwoodThe address is 100 Pine Crest Lane, Deadwood and the backdrop will be the beautiful Black Hills. With four adjoining event rooms and the main ballroom, it provides the perfect space for weddings of any size. Wedding packages are available at a variety of prices, with the least expensive buffet package starting at $65 per person for a minimum of 100 people.Buffalo Ridge ResortA rustic resort located at 1312 Coteau St, Gary. Offers charming and historic wedding venues including a restored barn and beautiful chapel. The venue can accommodate up to 300 people and prices start at $4,500 for a Saturday wedding.Nebraska Wedding VenuesScoular BallroomThe Ballroom at 2027 Dodge St, Omaha, is located just minutes from downtown. Located in the historic Scoular building, from the grand Italian marble floors of the atrium to the romantic balcony overlooking the spacious and inviting ballroom. Offering a modern and elegant wedding venue with a grand ballroom and beautiful outdoor terrace. Accommodates up to 300 guests and starts at $4,000 for a Saturday wedding.Rococo TheatreThe theater at 140 N 13th St, Lincoln can give you a movie-like wedding. The theater has seating for up to 500 guests. The bride and groom can get married on stage while the guests sit in the first few rows of seats. Saturday weddings start at $2,500.The Barn at the Ackerhurst Dairy FarmLocated at 15220 Military Rd, Bennington, this is an Omaha landmark and a historic site in the area. This wedding venue can accommodate up to 450 guests and includes an outdoor ceremony space and a large terrace with a fireplace. Off-season wedding rental rates start at $2,500.Kansas Wedding VenuesMadison Avenue Central ParkCentral Park at 512 E Madison Ave, Derby features a lawn, theater, and playground. And in the southwest corner, there is an event center including an indoor reception and outdoor patio. Accommodating up to 370 people, rates start at $800 for an 8-hour rental.Petroleum Club of WichitaThe address is 100 N Broadway St 900, Wichita. this is a rooftop wedding venue located on top of the iconic Ruffin Building. With views of the skyline and city, it offers personalized service and beautiful dĂ©cor. Wedding venue fees start at $4500.The Oread HotelLocated at 1200 Oread Ave, Lawrence, the hotel has two large outdoor patios. The patio overlooks the city and the Kansas River. There are nine different banquet rooms to choose from, the largest of which can seat up to 275 people. Prices for Saturday weddings start at $4,000.Oklahoma Wedding VenuesThe Dominion HouseThe main house is located at 602 E. College, Guthrie. The boutique hotel offers both intimate and grand wedding packages, including romantic indoor and outdoor venues. The outdoors includes a wedding garden and a four-season chapel, while the grand ballroom is designed in the opulent style of the 1920s. Wedding packages start at $2,000.Glass ChapelThis is an intimate wedding venue located at 1401 West Washington St S, Broken Arrow. This chapel offers a unique and romantic wedding venue with a beautiful glass chapel and outdoor garden. The triangular roof and all-glass walls will make you feel like you are in a fairy tale world. Outside, the gardens and woods complement the modern design. The church can accommodate up to 100 guests and wedding packages start from $2450.The Springs Event VenueThis is a wedding planning company that offers multiple venues. Event venues are located in various cities throughout Oklahoma, including Edmond, Norman, and Tulsa. Versatile and affordable wedding venues are available with a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces. Prices for Saturday weddings start at $3,950.Texas Wedding VenuesGrand GalvezThis is a historic hotel located at 2024 Seawall Blvd, Galveston. The hotel is surrounded by lush gardens, expansive green spaces, and sparkling beaches. An indoor ballroom and terrace are included, and the ballroom features floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the bay. Up to 200 guests can be accommodated for a great wedding service. Prices for Saturday weddings start at $10,000.The Bell Tower on 34thThis beautiful clock tower is located at 901 W 34th St, Houston, and has a castle-like interior with a magnificent grand staircase, arches, and marble floors. Every aspect of the building is luxurious. Wedding packages are available on an all-inclusive basis, with prices starting at $10,000 for a Saturday wedding.The Oasis on Lake TravisThis restaurant is located at 6550 Comanche Trail, Austin.Along with an event center located 450 feet above Lake Travis, offering unparalleled views. An outdoor patio overlooking the lake is available. Up to 400 guests can be accommodated and prices start at $5,000 for Saturday weddings.Minnesota Wedding VenuesThe Gale MansionThis mansion at 2115 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis is also a very popular wedding venue. With a warm atmosphere and inviting decor, it offers an elegant and convenient space to host the wedding of your choice. 12 hours of rental costs a total of $5,700 including the rental of the mansion and ballroom.The Outpost CenterThe address is 6053 US-212, Chaska. Built on 32 acres of rolling hills and woodlands, it is a beautiful and peaceful venue close to the city. The main venue's red facade and green roof create an oil painting-like backdrop. It has the ambiance of a barn wedding with all the amenities and gorgeous rustic grounds. Wedding packages start at $4675 for 50 guests.Nicollet Island PavilionThe event venue at 40 Power Street, Minneapolis is full of unique charm and style. Exposed brick walls and tall industrial ceilings create an open atmosphere full of character. You can have the best views of the Minneapolis bridges and skyline at this venue. Prices for Saturday weddings start at $3,500.Iowa Wedding VenuesBrenton ArboretumThis is a botanical garden located at 25141 260th St, Dallas Center. It has approximately 2,500 plants representing more than 500 different species, cultivars, and hybrids. Offers great outdoor views and can accommodate up to 300 people. Saturday weddings start at $2,500 and services include access to the gardens and a wedding coordinator.The Temple for Performing ArtsLocated at 1011 Locust Street, Des Moines, it offers a large auditorium, recital hall, and suites for weddings. The Grand Hall can accommodate up to 450 people and features a tinted glass skylight and a magnificent original light fixture and a sculpted ceiling. High-season wedding receptions start at $4000 for the venue.Figge Art MuseumThe Art Museum at 225 W 2nd St, Davenport. The museum's lobby can accommodate 200 guests and has a modern design with high ceilings and terrazzo floors. The striking river view offers countless possibilities. The outdoor terrace provided also offers a magnificent view of the Mississippi River. The rental fee for the lobby is $2,500.https://preview.redd.it/te5pv8ra6q2b1.png?width=1200&format=png&auto=webp&s=68745b1cccd5193021cfeb6108307d8fb38bf103 Missouri Wedding VenuesLemp MansionLocated at 3322 Demenil Pl, St. Louis, this mansion was once the home of a beer magnate but was the site of three suicides. It has since been turned into a restaurant and hotel, offering historical and ghost tours. The mansion has four sites, including a mansion, terrace, auditorium, and loft. Ceremony fees range from $950-$1900 and meals start at roughly $47 per person.Jewel BoxThe public gardening facility in Saint Louis is made of glass plates and copper frames. It has a variety of flowers and plants and is filled with bright sunlight perfect for wedding photography. It can accommodate up to 250 people as a ceremony venue and costs $1,000.https://preview.redd.it/l3moosqd6q2b1.png?width=1200&format=png&auto=webp&s=7e8d682eee85284df8fd428719fcfa6269dd602b Wild CarrotLocated at 3901 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, with indoor hospitality space and loft and terrace. Includes renovated industrial building and outdoor patio. Prices for Saturday weddings start at $4,000 and can accommodate up to 200 people.Arkansas Wedding VenuesCastle on StagecoachThis is an old castle located at 6601 Stagecoach Rd, Little Rock. Offering intimate indoor spaces, the castle's unique architecture and dĂ©cor provide an elegant and luxurious setting. The venue includes a lawn, barn, and stables. Prices start at $6,673 for 50 guests.The Brick BallroomThe event space at 119 B S Broadway St, Siloam Springs, was formerly a Chevrolet dealership. The building is 100 years old. Inside are black walls and original tin ceilings, vintage glass chandeliers, blue benches, and a built-in bar with a sink. There are also 5,000 square feet of covered balconies and gardens. The starting venue fee for a high-season wedding is $3,000.Osage HouseLocated at 243 Pace Ln, Cave Springs, offers a beautiful and modern wedding venue. The venue is suitable for couples seeking minimalism, with architectural designs mostly in black and white. A chapel will be located a short distance from the lobby and included in the wedding package. With a maximum capacity of 428 people, wedding venue rentals start at $2800 in high season.Louisiana Wedding VenuesThe Elms MansionLocated at 3029 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, the mansion is a typical Italianate-style building. It features an imported hand-carved marble mantel, decorative cornices, 24-carat gold sconces, and a 48-foot ballroom. Accommodates up to 400 people and starts at $4,500 for a Saturday wedding.The PresbytĂšreThis museum is located at 751 Chartres St, New Orleans, and has a rich history. A collection of elaborate carnival artifacts and memorabilia. You can hold a ceremony among the beautiful exhibits and rich artifacts and enjoy a fun evening with your family. Accommodates up to 500 guests, starting at $6,590 for 50 guests.Race + ReligiousIt is located at 510 Race Street, New Orleans, and has three buildings with brick courtyards filled with greenery. The hotel has 4,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space on the ground floor. Dinner parties can accommodate up to 90 people, and prices start at $7,500 for Saturday weddings.Alaska Wedding VenuesAlyeska ResortThis is a leisurely resort located at 1000 Arlberg Ave, Girdwood. is Alaska's premier year-round destination. Featuring more than 300 guest rooms, many fine dining experiences, a saltwater pool, a ski hill, and bike park, and a brand-new Nordic Spa. The ballroom can accommodate up to 220 guests. Reception rentals range from $500 to $1,000 and include five hours of event time.The Alaska ZooThe Alaska Zoo is located at 4731 O'Malley Rd, Anchorage. Inside are animals such as polar bears, wolves, snow leopards, and other rare species. The zoo has very spacious halls and lawns and a bright greenhouse. Hospitality hall rentals start at $800. Lawn rentals start at $1,450. Greenhouse rentals start at $675.Hotel Captain CookOld fashioned hotel located at 939 W 5th Ave, Anchorage. One of the meeting and function rooms has a stunning panoramic view and fireplace. Panoramic views of the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet. Accommodates up to 600 guests and Saturday weddings start at approximately $5,000.Hawaii Wedding VenuesHaiku MillThe address is 250 Haiku Rd, Haiku, a unique European-style building amid Maui's lush surroundings. With over 150 years of history, it is an important landmark. A quaint and beautiful ceremony can be created. The venue can accommodate up to 100 people and prices start at $6,500 for a Saturday wedding.Kauapea BeachAlso known as Secret Beach, has a 3,000-foot-long North Shore beach. Enjoy a sparsely populated stretch of beach with breathtaking views of Moquawe Island and Kilauea Lighthouse. Perfect for your seaside wedding venue. You can look for the right wedding contractor to prepare everything for you and prices will probably range from $800 to $1500.Moana SurfriderThe resort is located at 2365 KalÄkaua Ave, Honolulu. First opened in 1901, it is just steps from the perfect shores of legendary Waikiki Beach and within walking distance of Honolulu's most popular shopping, dining, and entertainment attractions. There are seven event rooms in total, and the ballroom can accommodate up to 300 people. Wedding packages range in price from $3,500 to $9,500.To be continuedAfter introducing the most popular and unique wedding venues in the western and central states, we will continue to cover the wedding venues in the eastern states. Stay tuned for part two of our wedding venue recommendations. In the meantime, if you choose an outdoor wedding venue, check out our multi-sized, stylized wedding tent. it will ensure that your outdoor wedding is not disturbed by the weather. |
2023.05.29 01:07 BIGBOOSTING Sandals Royal Curacao Review
Just got back from Sandals Royal Curacao! This is a long review. I took over this subreddit to make it as informational as possible about the resorts, so here we go! Please feel free to ask any questions if I missed something.
Room:
We stayed May 22-27 in a Sunchi Swim-up Club Level room (HSUP). We were in Sunchi Building 8, which is the last building on one side of the resort. We stayed in 1253, which is the second-to-last room on the first floor. All that to say, Curacao is a long resort and you'll definitely get your steps in! But we were also right next to the dive shop, which was fantastic for us.
The swim-up room was amazing and highly recommended! We ended up using it more than the double infinity pool. They did a perfect job at keeping the in-room bar stocked with alcohol and juices/water (around 10am). We didn't have to call for anything once. So we would hang out in the pool (which connects across buildings 7 & 8, and there is a common area) and make our own drinks. Many times we were the only ones in the pool out of all the rooms. The swim-up pool is completely private, there is no entry except through a room, and there are a lot of gorgeous plants and flowers blocking it from the other side. Hummingbirds would be 1 foot away and were fun to watch. Floats are provided for each room. Use the ice bucket to keep bottles cool outside.
Ordering food from Room Service was consistently 40-45 minutes. At night it was quiet, as the music from the main area doesn't really reach building 8. No one would be in the swim-up pool after 10, it would start to get a little chilly with the wind. It gets very, very dark towards the Sunchi end of the resort. I recommend using the building side to reach your room, not the garden path.
Two subjective complaints:
(1) Housekeeping was very late. Some days they didn't come until 4-5pm, and the evening turn-down and towel replenishment didn't happen until 10pm. Between the swim-up and shower and wet floors, you NEED towels. We supplemented with the brown pool towels, grabbing them any time we went by the other pools. The late service could be because we were in the last building, but I'm not sure. The housekeepers did do a very thorough job and the rooms were clean and new.
(2) When we first checked-in, the back door's lock looked like it was forcibly broken and mangled. We had them replace it, but it still didn't lock. There is a second set of heavy wooden doors (blinds really) that do close and lock, so we weren't overly concerned. I don't think someone tried to break in, based on how the pool would make it hard to get to. But I can see someone getting locked out accidentally and having no other option but to break the door, since you can't get out of the pool area otherwise.
Restaurants/Service
The service across all restaurants and bars was outstanding. We never experienced a wait or long times to get our ordedrinks. The waitstaff were happy to talk to you and literally everyone says hello as you pass by. Concierge was perfect and accommodating as well. Restaurants had most of everything, and they would tell you what they're out of as you sat down.
Pietra - Our go-to breakfast buffet. At lunch they change the buffet to different food by country (Asian, Mexican, American, etc.). The food was all great at lunch. I ate too many fajitas.
Vincent - Reservation required. I recommend the Escargots and Foie Gras. They were out of the Cured Beef Bresaola.
Toteki, La Palma, Kishi - Food trucks. These were great for a snack. Get the cuttlefish and shrimp from La Palma, and the General Tso's Steak Bao Buns from Kishi.
Strand - For dinner, absolutely get the Snapper. It was my favorite meal of the trip. My husband liked the Surf & Turf at Strand better than Butch's. Strand also has a lunch menu with American-type items on it. The shrimp Caesar wrap was a nice light lunch.
Butch's - Reservation required. We went twice for dinner, once for breakfast. For dinner appetizers, try the Waldorf Caesar, Crispy Goat Cheese Salad, and Grilled Black Pepper Bacon (definitely that one). The Aged Prime Rib and Chargrilled Lamb Chops were great. We also had the Surf & Turf and Steak Diane which were very good too. Absolutely get the Willy Wonka Brulee - it was my favorite dessert on the resort.
Gatsu Gatsu - We went twice. The sushi here is so good. It's 4 pieces per roll. I recommend the Champagne Lobster and Caribbean Dynamite rolls. Shrimp tempura and crispy chicken karaage were our favorite appetizers. They were out of edamame and tonkotsu ramen.
Kanaal - Nice to pop into for a cappuccino or sweets.
Zuka and Aolo's - did not try.
Note: We wanted to order champagne (Veuve Clicquot) but the resort (or at least Butch's, Kanaal, and Pietra) was out of that and several of their Proseccos. We did end up getting 2 bottles of Prosecco though.
Scuba Diving
Scuba was great and the team was a lot of fun. You have to do a check-out dive if you haven't logged a dive recently (they do check your log book if you want to avoid the check-out dive). We did ours around 11am and were able to go on an afternoon dive the same day (we were waitlisted, but some didn't show up). You sign up for dives starting at 8am 2 days out, so if you want to dive Friday, show up on Wednesday morning at 8am to sign up. They do keep waitlists for each dive. The dive shop has lockers! Great for if your room is at the other end of the resort and you don't want to walk with your stuff every morning.
The dive schedule seems highly variable - while we were there, they did 2-tank morning dives Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and a 1-tank afternoon dive those days. Tuesday and Thursday they do a 1-tank morning dive, and 1-tank afternoon dive. I'm not sure about Saturday-Sunday since we weren't there. But, they said just a month ago they were only able to do 1-tank morning dives each day and no afternoon dives, as the water would get too choppy. And yes, the water was very choppy and it was windy all day. I saw a red flag or two at the resort while we were there. So you may want to check out the weather in Curacao the month you want to book.
They mentioned all the dive sites were 5-10 minutes away, but we were able to go Double Reef Thursday, the farthest site at 30 minutes. There were several turtles, a reef shark, squid, and a great variety of fish and coral. It was the best dive I've been in on years. However, they said it had been a month and a half since they'd been able to reach the site because of the choppiness. A couple on the boat had been able to go with an offsite-company and enter via shore, so that's an option as well.
City
You can take a cab from the resort to Willemstad for $49 each way. Our cab was private and air conditioned. The drivers were very nice. They dropped us off next to the CURACAO sign, and pickup was there too (they gave you a card and you call them 30 minutes before you're ready to leave). Right by the Curacao sign, there's a tiny alley with a white and blue cow - go down that alley for some great gelato. There's also an ice cream place near the sign that claims to give you an orgasm in less than a minute, but I didn't partake. There are lots of cafes and souvenir shops around Willemstad. There's a fresh fish and fruit market. You'll be near where the cruise ships dock. Check out the bridge and forts. Pop into a casino for some much-needed A/C. As an aside, a local man very persistently forced his help on us (where are you going, follow me down this alley, etc...) and wouldn't leave us alone and stop following us even after we said we knew where we were going, and ultimately asked for beer money, but the city seemed safe. There were several police officers around the streets we passed. Just be aware of your surroundings (as in any city).
Miscellaneous
The bus ride from/to the airport took us 40-45 minutes. It's a very nice and comfortable bus. You'll see a Sandals area at the end after you pick up your luggage. The airport was very nice and modern and quick to get through (we were first off the plane though). On departure, there seemed to be only one main hot food place after security, but they have a VIP/Priority Pass lounge that had some good light food on the buffet and a hot menu to order from as well. Check if your credit card has that as a perk to avoid the long line at the other restaurant. It opens at 1pm.
Spa/Gym - The spa was nice and clean. You have your own private bathroom/changing area in the table room versus a general locker room. The gym had a steady flow of people, but wasn't ever too crowded.
Curacao is HOT in May. Seriously. It was 86 every day, with a heat index around 96-97. Now, I was born and raised in South Georgia where it gets 95 with a 110 index in the summer, but this heat hit different. The UV index on my weather app said 11. Wear sunscreen and stay in the water. And get used to being wet - it'll either be pool water, ocean, or sweat depending on your location at the resort. It was mostly sunny every day, with a few clouds in the afternoon. No rain. At night it cools off well enough. Thankfully there's always a nice breeze going on. But stay hydrated and pay attention to your skin. Walking around the city with the heat was a bit much, we started at 9 and made it to 12 before calling it quits.
Tl;dr
I loved it! I highly recommend a Swim-up room, but maybe ask for a central building instead of on the edge of the resort (walking that far in the extreme heat with no shade gets old fast). Great service, wonderful staff. I would pick another month to go back though. May was just too hot for me!
Edited thoughts:
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Room:
We stayed May 22-27 in a Sunchi Swim-up Club Level room (HSUP). We were in Sunchi Building 8, which is the last building on one side of the resort. We stayed in 1253, which is the second-to-last room on the first floor. All that to say, Curacao is a long resort and you'll definitely get your steps in! But we were also right next to the dive shop, which was fantastic for us.
The swim-up room was amazing and highly recommended! We ended up using it more than the double infinity pool. They did a perfect job at keeping the in-room bar stocked with alcohol and juices/water (around 10am). We didn't have to call for anything once. So we would hang out in the pool (which connects across buildings 7 & 8, and there is a common area) and make our own drinks. Many times we were the only ones in the pool out of all the rooms. The swim-up pool is completely private, there is no entry except through a room, and there are a lot of gorgeous plants and flowers blocking it from the other side. Hummingbirds would be 1 foot away and were fun to watch. Floats are provided for each room. Use the ice bucket to keep bottles cool outside.
Ordering food from Room Service was consistently 40-45 minutes. At night it was quiet, as the music from the main area doesn't really reach building 8. No one would be in the swim-up pool after 10, it would start to get a little chilly with the wind. It gets very, very dark towards the Sunchi end of the resort. I recommend using the building side to reach your room, not the garden path.
Two subjective complaints:
(1) Housekeeping was very late. Some days they didn't come until 4-5pm, and the evening turn-down and towel replenishment didn't happen until 10pm. Between the swim-up and shower and wet floors, you NEED towels. We supplemented with the brown pool towels, grabbing them any time we went by the other pools. The late service could be because we were in the last building, but I'm not sure. The housekeepers did do a very thorough job and the rooms were clean and new.
(2) When we first checked-in, the back door's lock looked like it was forcibly broken and mangled. We had them replace it, but it still didn't lock. There is a second set of heavy wooden doors (blinds really) that do close and lock, so we weren't overly concerned. I don't think someone tried to break in, based on how the pool would make it hard to get to. But I can see someone getting locked out accidentally and having no other option but to break the door, since you can't get out of the pool area otherwise.
Restaurants/Service
The service across all restaurants and bars was outstanding. We never experienced a wait or long times to get our ordedrinks. The waitstaff were happy to talk to you and literally everyone says hello as you pass by. Concierge was perfect and accommodating as well. Restaurants had most of everything, and they would tell you what they're out of as you sat down.
Pietra - Our go-to breakfast buffet. At lunch they change the buffet to different food by country (Asian, Mexican, American, etc.). The food was all great at lunch. I ate too many fajitas.
Vincent - Reservation required. I recommend the Escargots and Foie Gras. They were out of the Cured Beef Bresaola.
Toteki, La Palma, Kishi - Food trucks. These were great for a snack. Get the cuttlefish and shrimp from La Palma, and the General Tso's Steak Bao Buns from Kishi.
Strand - For dinner, absolutely get the Snapper. It was my favorite meal of the trip. My husband liked the Surf & Turf at Strand better than Butch's. Strand also has a lunch menu with American-type items on it. The shrimp Caesar wrap was a nice light lunch.
Butch's - Reservation required. We went twice for dinner, once for breakfast. For dinner appetizers, try the Waldorf Caesar, Crispy Goat Cheese Salad, and Grilled Black Pepper Bacon (definitely that one). The Aged Prime Rib and Chargrilled Lamb Chops were great. We also had the Surf & Turf and Steak Diane which were very good too. Absolutely get the Willy Wonka Brulee - it was my favorite dessert on the resort.
Gatsu Gatsu - We went twice. The sushi here is so good. It's 4 pieces per roll. I recommend the Champagne Lobster and Caribbean Dynamite rolls. Shrimp tempura and crispy chicken karaage were our favorite appetizers. They were out of edamame and tonkotsu ramen.
Kanaal - Nice to pop into for a cappuccino or sweets.
Zuka and Aolo's - did not try.
Note: We wanted to order champagne (Veuve Clicquot) but the resort (or at least Butch's, Kanaal, and Pietra) was out of that and several of their Proseccos. We did end up getting 2 bottles of Prosecco though.
Scuba Diving
Scuba was great and the team was a lot of fun. You have to do a check-out dive if you haven't logged a dive recently (they do check your log book if you want to avoid the check-out dive). We did ours around 11am and were able to go on an afternoon dive the same day (we were waitlisted, but some didn't show up). You sign up for dives starting at 8am 2 days out, so if you want to dive Friday, show up on Wednesday morning at 8am to sign up. They do keep waitlists for each dive. The dive shop has lockers! Great for if your room is at the other end of the resort and you don't want to walk with your stuff every morning.
The dive schedule seems highly variable - while we were there, they did 2-tank morning dives Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and a 1-tank afternoon dive those days. Tuesday and Thursday they do a 1-tank morning dive, and 1-tank afternoon dive. I'm not sure about Saturday-Sunday since we weren't there. But, they said just a month ago they were only able to do 1-tank morning dives each day and no afternoon dives, as the water would get too choppy. And yes, the water was very choppy and it was windy all day. I saw a red flag or two at the resort while we were there. So you may want to check out the weather in Curacao the month you want to book.
They mentioned all the dive sites were 5-10 minutes away, but we were able to go Double Reef Thursday, the farthest site at 30 minutes. There were several turtles, a reef shark, squid, and a great variety of fish and coral. It was the best dive I've been in on years. However, they said it had been a month and a half since they'd been able to reach the site because of the choppiness. A couple on the boat had been able to go with an offsite-company and enter via shore, so that's an option as well.
City
You can take a cab from the resort to Willemstad for $49 each way. Our cab was private and air conditioned. The drivers were very nice. They dropped us off next to the CURACAO sign, and pickup was there too (they gave you a card and you call them 30 minutes before you're ready to leave). Right by the Curacao sign, there's a tiny alley with a white and blue cow - go down that alley for some great gelato. There's also an ice cream place near the sign that claims to give you an orgasm in less than a minute, but I didn't partake. There are lots of cafes and souvenir shops around Willemstad. There's a fresh fish and fruit market. You'll be near where the cruise ships dock. Check out the bridge and forts. Pop into a casino for some much-needed A/C. As an aside, a local man very persistently forced his help on us (where are you going, follow me down this alley, etc...) and wouldn't leave us alone and stop following us even after we said we knew where we were going, and ultimately asked for beer money, but the city seemed safe. There were several police officers around the streets we passed. Just be aware of your surroundings (as in any city).
Miscellaneous
The bus ride from/to the airport took us 40-45 minutes. It's a very nice and comfortable bus. You'll see a Sandals area at the end after you pick up your luggage. The airport was very nice and modern and quick to get through (we were first off the plane though). On departure, there seemed to be only one main hot food place after security, but they have a VIP/Priority Pass lounge that had some good light food on the buffet and a hot menu to order from as well. Check if your credit card has that as a perk to avoid the long line at the other restaurant. It opens at 1pm.
Spa/Gym - The spa was nice and clean. You have your own private bathroom/changing area in the table room versus a general locker room. The gym had a steady flow of people, but wasn't ever too crowded.
Curacao is HOT in May. Seriously. It was 86 every day, with a heat index around 96-97. Now, I was born and raised in South Georgia where it gets 95 with a 110 index in the summer, but this heat hit different. The UV index on my weather app said 11. Wear sunscreen and stay in the water. And get used to being wet - it'll either be pool water, ocean, or sweat depending on your location at the resort. It was mostly sunny every day, with a few clouds in the afternoon. No rain. At night it cools off well enough. Thankfully there's always a nice breeze going on. But stay hydrated and pay attention to your skin. Walking around the city with the heat was a bit much, we started at 9 and made it to 12 before calling it quits.
Tl;dr
I loved it! I highly recommend a Swim-up room, but maybe ask for a central building instead of on the edge of the resort (walking that far in the extreme heat with no shade gets old fast). Great service, wonderful staff. I would pick another month to go back though. May was just too hot for me!
Edited thoughts:
- People get out to the main pool EARLY - there were people laying out at 7:30am. We were able to find a pair of chairs around 10 the one time we went to the infinity pool, but not around 2 the second time we thought about going.
- This is subjective, but the beach was underwhelming. It's rocky on the side facing the ocean, and you aren't allowed to go down to the water. The side facing the inlet/strand just doesn't have that beach & open water forever feel. We didn't go down there except for the check-out dive (no dive pool)
2023.05.28 08:24 ggchappell Chicken Mole Recipe Needed
Once upon a time, I traveled to San Antonio (Texas). When I got there, a couple of friends took me to a mom & pop hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant. I was tired and grumpy from some very long flights & layovers, and I didn't feel like reading a menu. I was told to order chicken mole. I did. It was heavenly. I would like to know how to make it.
I have since learned that there are a zillion kinds of mole. I'm looking for a chicken dish with a dark brown sauce that I'm told contains chocolate as an ingredient. Possibly this sauce is called mole negro (?).
I can google all this, of course. I did. The hits include lots of recipes, many with ingredients that strike me as improbable, like pumpkin seeds, peanuts, raisins, and Ritz crackers. There are a few recipe sites that I trust; none of them has a chicken mole recipe.
I have also seen claims that a real mole takes something like 3 days to make. I would like to avoid that, if I can.
So, do any of you have a chicken mole recipe that is (1) reasonably authentic, (2) very good, and (3) doable in a single day?
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I have since learned that there are a zillion kinds of mole. I'm looking for a chicken dish with a dark brown sauce that I'm told contains chocolate as an ingredient. Possibly this sauce is called mole negro (?).
I can google all this, of course. I did. The hits include lots of recipes, many with ingredients that strike me as improbable, like pumpkin seeds, peanuts, raisins, and Ritz crackers. There are a few recipe sites that I trust; none of them has a chicken mole recipe.
I have also seen claims that a real mole takes something like 3 days to make. I would like to avoid that, if I can.
So, do any of you have a chicken mole recipe that is (1) reasonably authentic, (2) very good, and (3) doable in a single day?
2023.05.26 20:27 Routine-Constant3929 Are they open now?!
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2023.05.26 14:53 1985user DEPRESSĂO E SUICĂDIO
(Robert Leathy, autor referĂȘncia em Terapia Cognitivo Comportamental. Livro Livre de Ansiedade)
O tema da depressĂŁo Ă© vasto â estĂĄ muito alĂ©m do escopo deste livro (em breve, espero publicar um livro de autoajuda sobre o tema). Mas a depressĂŁo Ă© tambĂ©m um fator importante quando se trata do transtorno de ansiedade. Todos os transtornos de ansiedade que examinamos podem levar Ă depressĂŁo, especialmente quando a condição for severa e o paciente tiver lutado por muito tempo sem sucesso aparente. Os sintomas de depressĂŁo podem se misturar com os da ansiedade, tornando difĂcil saber qual condição estĂĄ sendo experimentada e qual Ă© o tratamento adequado. E um determinado indivĂduo pode estar predisposto a ambas as condiçÔes, seja por razĂ”es psicolĂłgicas, seja por razĂ”es biolĂłgicas â mesmo em termos de quĂmica corporal. Assim, qualquer abordagem abrangente da ansiedade deve levar em conta a natureza e as consequĂȘncias da depressĂŁo baseada na ansiedade. Neste apĂȘndice, eu simplesmente apresentarei alguns pontos principais, oferecendo algumas poucas sugestĂ”es para lidar com essa condição debilitante.
O que Ă© depressĂŁo? NĂŁo hĂĄ um sintoma que defina a depressĂŁo. Ela pode consistir em tristeza, falta de energia, perda de interesse, indecisĂŁo, autocrĂtica, arrependimentos, desesperança, irritabilidade, afastamento, mudanças de apetite e perturbaçÔes do sono. Os seus sintomas particulares sĂŁo frequentemente acompanhados por pensamentos negativos especĂficos sobre si prĂłprio, o futuro e a sua experiĂȘncia presente. Por exemplo, vocĂȘ pode pensar: âNĂŁo gosto de nadaâ, âNĂŁo consigo terminar nadaâ, âNada do que eu faço dĂĄ certoâ, âSou um fracassoâ, âNinguĂ©m me aceitaria assimâ. NĂŁo obstante, hĂĄ alguns passos muito concretos que vocĂȘ pode dar que podem ser um bom começo. Confiar na possibilidade de que seu perfil pode mudar Ă© o primeiro passo. Aqui estĂŁo alguns passos que darĂŁo inĂcio ao processo.
SUPERANDO A DEPRESSĂO
Observe seu humor A depressĂŁo pode parecer uma sombra que se coloca sobre a sua vida. Na realidade, seu perfil muda o tempo todo, dia e noite, momento a momento, dependendo do que vocĂȘ estiver fazendo e do que estiver acontecendo a seu redor. Uma mulher disse: âSinto -me muito mal sempreâ. Pedi a ela que cuidasse de sua negatividade em uma escala de 0 a 10 a toda hora do dia, observando suas atividades. Ela constatou que sua depressĂŁo nĂŁo era nem um pouco monolĂtica como imaginava. O pior da depressĂŁo vinha quando ela estava sentada em casa, ruminando sobre o quanto sua vida era terrĂvel. Do contrĂĄrio, sentia -se muito melhor quando estava trabalhando, exercitando -se ou falando com os amigos (atĂ© mesmo falar sobre a depressĂŁo jĂĄ trazia alguma melhora). Ela nĂŁo estava no ponto de dizer que a depressĂŁo jĂĄ tinha sumido totalmente, mas o fato de que havia oscilaçÔes sugeria que era possĂvel lidar com o problema. Agende atividades prazerosas VocĂȘ pode sentir que sua depressĂŁo torna impossĂvel desejar alguma coisa. Reconheça esse sentimento, mas nĂŁo permita que ele o paralise. Faça coisas prazerosas para vocĂȘ, mesmo quando nĂŁo sente vontade. Em geral, estimulo meus pacientes deprimidos a simplesmente sair e a aproveitar a vida â ou, pelo menos, a fazer atividades que seriam prazerosas sob melhores circunstĂąncias. Tais atividades podem incluir caminhadas, socialização no final de semana, visita ao museu; ou, simplesmente, coisas como um banho quente, mĂșsica, filmes ou leitura. Entregar -se a pequenos prazeres que vocĂȘ pode desfrutar no momento afetarĂĄ, em Ășltima anĂĄlise, o seu humor como um todo.
TambĂ©m Ă© Ăștil planejar com antecedĂȘncia, tendo -se um perfil positivo em mente. Tenha um cronograma de atividades em seu calendĂĄrio que faça com que vocĂȘ queira fazer o que lĂĄ estiver â uma espĂ©cie de âmenu de recompensasâ que contenha eventos interessantes ou empolgantes para o dia seguinte, para a prĂłxima semana, mĂȘs ou ano. VocĂȘ pode planejar explorar a cidade, ou localidade onde vive. Pode ingressar em clube de caminhadas ou conhecer as trilhas de bicicletas existentes. Pode se matricular em aulas de desenho (qualquer aula Ă©, em geral, uma oportunidade para encontrar pessoas novas e interessantes) ou começar a aprender um instrumento musical. Conforme vocĂȘ buscar fazer essas atividades, constatarĂĄ que elas competirĂŁo por um espaço com os cenĂĄrios de depressĂŁo anteriormente presentes em sua mente. A vida começarĂĄ a parecer mais com uma sĂ©rie de altos e baixos do que com um abatimento constante. SerĂĄ algo que apresentarĂĄ possibilidades.
Fique conectado
Conectar -se a outras pessoas Ă© um grande marco de resistĂȘncia Ă depressĂŁo. Quando vocĂȘ estĂĄ deprimido, em geral hĂĄ a tendĂȘncia de se isolar. VocĂȘ se retira de seus relacionamentos porque nĂŁo se sente Ă vontade para interagir socialmente, porque se sente envergonhado de sua condição ou porque estĂĄ de mau humor. Isso piora o problema. As pessoas que se mantĂȘm conectadas a seus amigos, que desejam interagir, que estĂŁo abertas a novos relacionamentos, tendem a se recuperar mais da depressĂŁo. Em vez de ser uma razĂŁo para o isolamento, seu estado depressivo oferece uma excelente chance para vocĂȘ se envolver em grupos ou organizaçÔes, para renovar velhas amizades, para se socializar regularmente. VocĂȘ pode pensar: âSou um fardo para meus amigosâ â mas ponha esse pensamento em questĂŁo e ligue para eles, falando sobre as coisas positivas que vocĂȘ estĂĄ planejando, e tente apoiĂĄ -los. Ou vocĂȘ pode pensar: âFaz muito tempo que nĂŁo ligo para eles. Ă certo que vĂŁo estar aborrecidos comigoâ. Teste essa hipĂłtese, ligando para uma sĂ©rie de amigos, dizendo a eles que vocĂȘ andou ocupado; desculpe -se e faça planos com eles.
Saia de dentro de si
A autoabsorção Ă© um aliado da depressĂŁo. Ela o mantĂ©m preso nas malhas da autopiedade e do pensamento negativo. Tentar fazer coisas novas e passar por novas experiĂȘncias Ă© uma boa maneira de romper com essa situação. JĂĄ vi pessoas se beneficiarem muito por decidirem fazer coisas como ioga, meditação, aulas de mĂșsica, caminhar, andar de bicicleta, aprender a cozinhar, dançar, ler, reencontrar velhos amigos, viajar, entrar em equipes esportivas e grupos religiosos e pesquisar assuntos interessantes â quase qualquer coisa que vocĂȘ possa imaginar. O crescimento pessoal geralmente nĂŁo Ă© levado a sĂ©rio, mas Ă© um remĂ©dio maravilhoso para a depressĂŁo.
Uma das melhores coisas â o que nunca Ă© demais recomendar â Ă© fazer algo pelos outros. Nada vai mudar sua atitude em relação Ă sua vida tanto quanto dar conta das necessidades dos outros; em geral, isso ajuda a colocar seus prĂłprios problemas em perspectiva. Um paciente meu que estava terrivelmente deprimido em relação a seu trabalho constatou que o que acabou com sua depressĂŁo foi o ato de trabalhar com pessoas sem -teto: âSimplesmente comecei a sentir algo diferente em relação a mim mesmo. Parei de centrar toda a atenção em mim e fiquei muito mais felizâ. O trabalho voluntĂĄrio, ou o trabalho que se faz com pessoas que estejam passando dificuldades, pode ser o melhor dos remĂ©dios. Vi pessoas se transformarem completamente por causa de tais experiĂȘncias. VocĂȘ pode tambĂ©m usar seu tempo como voluntĂĄrio para ajudar animais. Uma mulher que se sentia sozinha e isolada, depois que passou a atuar como voluntĂĄria em um abrigo para animais de sua cidade, constatou que passou a se sentir bem melhor ao estar ao lado dos animais e das pessoas que cuidavam deles.
Pratique a autocompaixĂŁo
VocĂȘ precisa de alguĂ©m a seu lado que o estimule durante os momentos mais difĂceis. AlguĂ©m que lute por vocĂȘ. AlguĂ©m que sempre esteja presente quando vocĂȘ precisar. Se vocĂȘ Ă© como a maioria das pessoas deprimidas, tem sido o seu pior inimigo boa parte das vezes. Por isso, peço -lhe para acreditar que Ă© seu melhor amigo. Se seu melhor amigo estivesse se sentindo deprimido, o que vocĂȘ diria para apoiĂĄ -lo? O que vocĂȘ faria para animĂĄ -lo? Se ele se sentisse um fracasso, o que vocĂȘ lhe diria para que se sentisse querido e amado? VocĂȘ precisa ter vocĂȘ mesmo do seu lado. Se vocĂȘ for como a maioria das pessoas deprimidas, esse nĂŁo foi geralmente o seu papel. VocĂȘ Ă©, provavelmente, seu crĂtico mais duro, seu conselheiro mais pessimista, o sabotador de todos os seus esforços para ser feliz.
Normalmente, um elemento fundamental da depressĂŁo Ă© a falta de autoaceitação. As pessoas que nĂŁo se sentem bem em relação a si mesmas enfrentam dificuldades para se sentirem bem em relação Ă prĂłpria vida. Ao lutar contra a depressĂŁo, Ă© importante estar ciente das muitas maneiras pelas quais vocĂȘ se julga por suas falhas â e se libertar desses julgamentos. VocĂȘ pode ter cometido erros em sua vida; como todos nĂłs, vocĂȘ tem muitas imperfeiçÔes. NĂŁo obstante, vocĂȘ Ă© um ser humano digno de amor e de compaixĂŁo. Nenhum dos seus erros ou falhas pode mudar isso de maneira alguma. Se vocĂȘ começar a praticar a gentileza em relação a si prĂłprio em todos os seus pensamentos e açÔes, vocĂȘ terĂĄ muito menos motivos para se deprimir.
Examine seus pensamentos negativos
Se vocĂȘ seguiu os procedimentos deste livro, jĂĄ fez isso extensivamente com os seus pensamentos de ansiedade. NĂŁo Ă© diferente com a depressĂŁo. O pensamento pode ser âJamais vou superar issoâ. Na verdade, vocĂȘ nĂŁo pode saber, jĂĄ que nĂŁo tentou tudo. Seu pensamento pode ser tambĂ©m: âSou um fracasso totalâ. Mas, na verdade, hĂĄ provavelmente muitas coisas sobre vocĂȘ mesmo de que os outros gostam. Ou vocĂȘ pode dizer a si prĂłprio que estĂĄ deprimido todo o tempo, quando, na verdade, seu humor flutua constantemente. O fato Ă© que nenhuma das suas avaliaçÔes da situação Ă© necessariamente acurada. Elas sĂŁo simplesmente pensamentos que sua mente criou. E, como vimos, a melhor maneira de se libertar da tirania de seus pensamentos Ă© ficar ciente que eles sĂŁo pensamentos.
HĂĄ alguns anos, tive uma paciente que estava se sentindo ansiosa e deprimida em relação a seu casamento, que estava terminando. Era uma mulher inteligente, bem apessoada e gentil. Eu achava que a vela e o windsurf eram esportes empolgantes, e sugeri que ela tivesse algumas aulas para aprender a velejar. EntĂŁo, ela começou a encontrar pessoas que saĂam toda semana de barco e começou a fazer parte das tripulaçÔes. Passou uma semana nas Ilhas Virgens, onde encontrou um jovem com quem começou a se corresponder, a namorar e a navegar junto.
Cerca de dois anos depois de finalizada a terapia, recebi um eâmail dela com uma foto. Ela havia se casado como marinheiro, e estavam literalmente navegando pelo mundo.
Sei que parece um conto de fadas.
Mas, Ă s vezes, os sonhos se realizam.
Aprendi com meus pacientes (que me ensinam todos os dias) que nada Ă© insolĂșvel quando trabalhamos juntos para encontrar uma solução.
SUICĂDIO
O suicĂdio pode ser considerado o Ășltimo resultado da depressĂŁo, especialmente quando esta nĂŁo Ă© tratada ao longo do tempo. E jĂĄ que a ansiedade severa e crĂŽnica estĂĄ altamente correlacionada com a depressĂŁo, torna -se um bom indicativo do risco eventual de suicĂdio. Se um transtorno de ansiedade o levou Ă depressĂŁo, e se essa depressĂŁo, por sua vez, levou vocĂȘ a pensar em se machucar ou se matar, Ă© importante buscar ajuda imediatamente. O primeiro passo Ă© consultar um profissional treinado que o ajudarĂĄ a avaliar seu risco de suicĂdio. As seguintes questĂ”es sĂŁo pertinentes:
Para quem se sente desesperado, eis algo bom a saber. Comece por questionar sua prĂłpria desesperança. Por que vocĂȘ estĂĄ desesperado? Ă porque vocĂȘ acha que sua depressĂŁo nunca vai acabar? Por que vocĂȘ pensa assim? Talvez vocĂȘ tenha tentado uma sĂ©rie de medicamentos e constatou que sĂŁo ineficazes. Posso garantir que vocĂȘ nĂŁo testou todas as combinaçÔes possĂveis de medicamentos. Muitos psiquiatras tentam uma dosagem de diferentes tipos de drogas, ajustando as quantidades, mensurando os efeitos colaterais e testando vĂĄrias combinaçÔes. Ăs vezes, Ă© preciso encontrar a combinação certa para se ter sucesso, mesmo quando nenhuma droga ou mesmo determinada classe de drogas seja a resposta em si. Alguns medicamentos sĂŁo especificamente Ășteis na inibição de tendĂȘncias suicidas temporariamente, atĂ© que outros tratamentos tenham o tempo necessĂĄrio para se tornarem eficazes. HĂĄ tambĂ©m tratamentos mais drĂĄsticos. Apesar das preocupaçÔes do passado em relação ao tratamento eletro -convulsivo, mais de 90% dos pacientes que passaram por ele dizem que o fariam de novo. Na verdade, nenhum tratamento para a depressĂŁo provou ser o mais eficaz. Devemos considerar todas as possibilidades antes de concluir que a situação Ă© irremediĂĄvel.
Talvez a desesperança derive do fato de que vocĂȘ testou certas psicoterapias (ou outras abordagens, como exercĂcios, cura natural, meditação ou aconselhamento espiritual) que nĂŁo funcionaram. Ă o mesmo que ocorre com a medicação: todas essas coisas tĂȘm o potencial de ser Ășteis, mas nenhuma delas pode ser, em si, a resposta. O tratamento eficaz para a depressĂŁo em geral envolve uma sĂ©rie de abordagens, especialmente quando sĂŁo inteligentemente coordenadas por vocĂȘ, com a ajuda de algum sistema de apoio que vocĂȘ seja capaz de reunir. Quanto mais recursos vocĂȘ tiver, melhor; mas nĂŁo se sinta desestimulado meramente porque um determinado recurso nĂŁo provou ser uma panaceia.
Minha prĂłpria sensação, que admito estar baseada no viĂ©s de minha atividade profissional, mas tambĂ©m em muitos anos de experiĂȘncia clĂnica, Ă© que a terapia cognitivo -comportamental intensiva Ă© uma das melhores defesas contra o risco de suicĂdio. Ă importante encontrar um bom terapeuta cognitivo -comportamental, confiar nas orientaçÔes que ele lhe dĂĄ e seguir o programa. Isso pode ser feito. Sei disso porque jĂĄ vi acontecer muitas vezes, inclusive com os pacientes que chegavam a meu consultĂłrio se sentindo tĂŁo desesperados quanto possĂvel.
Uma Ășltima palavra para as pessoas que sofrem de ansiedade, especialmente para aqueles cuja desesperança deriva de uma crença segundo a qual jamais superarĂŁo seu TOC, transtorno de pĂąnico, ou qualquer outra forma de ansiedade de que sofram: sua crença pode se dever Ă maneira pela qual vocĂȘ pensa sobre sua ansiedade. Se vocĂȘ estiver pensando em termos de cura completa, provavelmente nĂŁo esteja chegando Ă compreensĂŁo certa. Qualquer pessoa que espere viver uma vida sem ansiedade ficarĂĄ desapontada. A ansiedade Ă© parte da condição humana. âMelhorarâ nĂŁo significa erradicar a ansiedade, mas aprender a viver e a ser feliz apesar dela. Ao trabalhar com um terapeuta cognitivo -comportamental qualificado, seguir os procedimentos de autoajuda adequados (tais como os citados neste livro) e continuar a praticar a exposição a situaçÔes de ansiedade, a maior parte das pessoas consegue progredir muito. De acordo com minha experiĂȘncia, nĂŁo hĂĄ razĂŁo alguma para a desesperança. Aprendi com meus pacientes que nenhum problema Ă© insolĂșvel quando trabalhamos juntos para encontrar a solução.
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O tema da depressĂŁo Ă© vasto â estĂĄ muito alĂ©m do escopo deste livro (em breve, espero publicar um livro de autoajuda sobre o tema). Mas a depressĂŁo Ă© tambĂ©m um fator importante quando se trata do transtorno de ansiedade. Todos os transtornos de ansiedade que examinamos podem levar Ă depressĂŁo, especialmente quando a condição for severa e o paciente tiver lutado por muito tempo sem sucesso aparente. Os sintomas de depressĂŁo podem se misturar com os da ansiedade, tornando difĂcil saber qual condição estĂĄ sendo experimentada e qual Ă© o tratamento adequado. E um determinado indivĂduo pode estar predisposto a ambas as condiçÔes, seja por razĂ”es psicolĂłgicas, seja por razĂ”es biolĂłgicas â mesmo em termos de quĂmica corporal. Assim, qualquer abordagem abrangente da ansiedade deve levar em conta a natureza e as consequĂȘncias da depressĂŁo baseada na ansiedade. Neste apĂȘndice, eu simplesmente apresentarei alguns pontos principais, oferecendo algumas poucas sugestĂ”es para lidar com essa condição debilitante.
O que Ă© depressĂŁo? NĂŁo hĂĄ um sintoma que defina a depressĂŁo. Ela pode consistir em tristeza, falta de energia, perda de interesse, indecisĂŁo, autocrĂtica, arrependimentos, desesperança, irritabilidade, afastamento, mudanças de apetite e perturbaçÔes do sono. Os seus sintomas particulares sĂŁo frequentemente acompanhados por pensamentos negativos especĂficos sobre si prĂłprio, o futuro e a sua experiĂȘncia presente. Por exemplo, vocĂȘ pode pensar: âNĂŁo gosto de nadaâ, âNĂŁo consigo terminar nadaâ, âNada do que eu faço dĂĄ certoâ, âSou um fracassoâ, âNinguĂ©m me aceitaria assimâ. NĂŁo obstante, hĂĄ alguns passos muito concretos que vocĂȘ pode dar que podem ser um bom começo. Confiar na possibilidade de que seu perfil pode mudar Ă© o primeiro passo. Aqui estĂŁo alguns passos que darĂŁo inĂcio ao processo.
SUPERANDO A DEPRESSĂO
Observe seu humor A depressĂŁo pode parecer uma sombra que se coloca sobre a sua vida. Na realidade, seu perfil muda o tempo todo, dia e noite, momento a momento, dependendo do que vocĂȘ estiver fazendo e do que estiver acontecendo a seu redor. Uma mulher disse: âSinto -me muito mal sempreâ. Pedi a ela que cuidasse de sua negatividade em uma escala de 0 a 10 a toda hora do dia, observando suas atividades. Ela constatou que sua depressĂŁo nĂŁo era nem um pouco monolĂtica como imaginava. O pior da depressĂŁo vinha quando ela estava sentada em casa, ruminando sobre o quanto sua vida era terrĂvel. Do contrĂĄrio, sentia -se muito melhor quando estava trabalhando, exercitando -se ou falando com os amigos (atĂ© mesmo falar sobre a depressĂŁo jĂĄ trazia alguma melhora). Ela nĂŁo estava no ponto de dizer que a depressĂŁo jĂĄ tinha sumido totalmente, mas o fato de que havia oscilaçÔes sugeria que era possĂvel lidar com o problema. Agende atividades prazerosas VocĂȘ pode sentir que sua depressĂŁo torna impossĂvel desejar alguma coisa. Reconheça esse sentimento, mas nĂŁo permita que ele o paralise. Faça coisas prazerosas para vocĂȘ, mesmo quando nĂŁo sente vontade. Em geral, estimulo meus pacientes deprimidos a simplesmente sair e a aproveitar a vida â ou, pelo menos, a fazer atividades que seriam prazerosas sob melhores circunstĂąncias. Tais atividades podem incluir caminhadas, socialização no final de semana, visita ao museu; ou, simplesmente, coisas como um banho quente, mĂșsica, filmes ou leitura. Entregar -se a pequenos prazeres que vocĂȘ pode desfrutar no momento afetarĂĄ, em Ășltima anĂĄlise, o seu humor como um todo.
TambĂ©m Ă© Ăștil planejar com antecedĂȘncia, tendo -se um perfil positivo em mente. Tenha um cronograma de atividades em seu calendĂĄrio que faça com que vocĂȘ queira fazer o que lĂĄ estiver â uma espĂ©cie de âmenu de recompensasâ que contenha eventos interessantes ou empolgantes para o dia seguinte, para a prĂłxima semana, mĂȘs ou ano. VocĂȘ pode planejar explorar a cidade, ou localidade onde vive. Pode ingressar em clube de caminhadas ou conhecer as trilhas de bicicletas existentes. Pode se matricular em aulas de desenho (qualquer aula Ă©, em geral, uma oportunidade para encontrar pessoas novas e interessantes) ou começar a aprender um instrumento musical. Conforme vocĂȘ buscar fazer essas atividades, constatarĂĄ que elas competirĂŁo por um espaço com os cenĂĄrios de depressĂŁo anteriormente presentes em sua mente. A vida começarĂĄ a parecer mais com uma sĂ©rie de altos e baixos do que com um abatimento constante. SerĂĄ algo que apresentarĂĄ possibilidades.
Fique conectado
Conectar -se a outras pessoas Ă© um grande marco de resistĂȘncia Ă depressĂŁo. Quando vocĂȘ estĂĄ deprimido, em geral hĂĄ a tendĂȘncia de se isolar. VocĂȘ se retira de seus relacionamentos porque nĂŁo se sente Ă vontade para interagir socialmente, porque se sente envergonhado de sua condição ou porque estĂĄ de mau humor. Isso piora o problema. As pessoas que se mantĂȘm conectadas a seus amigos, que desejam interagir, que estĂŁo abertas a novos relacionamentos, tendem a se recuperar mais da depressĂŁo. Em vez de ser uma razĂŁo para o isolamento, seu estado depressivo oferece uma excelente chance para vocĂȘ se envolver em grupos ou organizaçÔes, para renovar velhas amizades, para se socializar regularmente. VocĂȘ pode pensar: âSou um fardo para meus amigosâ â mas ponha esse pensamento em questĂŁo e ligue para eles, falando sobre as coisas positivas que vocĂȘ estĂĄ planejando, e tente apoiĂĄ -los. Ou vocĂȘ pode pensar: âFaz muito tempo que nĂŁo ligo para eles. Ă certo que vĂŁo estar aborrecidos comigoâ. Teste essa hipĂłtese, ligando para uma sĂ©rie de amigos, dizendo a eles que vocĂȘ andou ocupado; desculpe -se e faça planos com eles.
Saia de dentro de si
A autoabsorção Ă© um aliado da depressĂŁo. Ela o mantĂ©m preso nas malhas da autopiedade e do pensamento negativo. Tentar fazer coisas novas e passar por novas experiĂȘncias Ă© uma boa maneira de romper com essa situação. JĂĄ vi pessoas se beneficiarem muito por decidirem fazer coisas como ioga, meditação, aulas de mĂșsica, caminhar, andar de bicicleta, aprender a cozinhar, dançar, ler, reencontrar velhos amigos, viajar, entrar em equipes esportivas e grupos religiosos e pesquisar assuntos interessantes â quase qualquer coisa que vocĂȘ possa imaginar. O crescimento pessoal geralmente nĂŁo Ă© levado a sĂ©rio, mas Ă© um remĂ©dio maravilhoso para a depressĂŁo.
Uma das melhores coisas â o que nunca Ă© demais recomendar â Ă© fazer algo pelos outros. Nada vai mudar sua atitude em relação Ă sua vida tanto quanto dar conta das necessidades dos outros; em geral, isso ajuda a colocar seus prĂłprios problemas em perspectiva. Um paciente meu que estava terrivelmente deprimido em relação a seu trabalho constatou que o que acabou com sua depressĂŁo foi o ato de trabalhar com pessoas sem -teto: âSimplesmente comecei a sentir algo diferente em relação a mim mesmo. Parei de centrar toda a atenção em mim e fiquei muito mais felizâ. O trabalho voluntĂĄrio, ou o trabalho que se faz com pessoas que estejam passando dificuldades, pode ser o melhor dos remĂ©dios. Vi pessoas se transformarem completamente por causa de tais experiĂȘncias. VocĂȘ pode tambĂ©m usar seu tempo como voluntĂĄrio para ajudar animais. Uma mulher que se sentia sozinha e isolada, depois que passou a atuar como voluntĂĄria em um abrigo para animais de sua cidade, constatou que passou a se sentir bem melhor ao estar ao lado dos animais e das pessoas que cuidavam deles.
Pratique a autocompaixĂŁo
VocĂȘ precisa de alguĂ©m a seu lado que o estimule durante os momentos mais difĂceis. AlguĂ©m que lute por vocĂȘ. AlguĂ©m que sempre esteja presente quando vocĂȘ precisar. Se vocĂȘ Ă© como a maioria das pessoas deprimidas, tem sido o seu pior inimigo boa parte das vezes. Por isso, peço -lhe para acreditar que Ă© seu melhor amigo. Se seu melhor amigo estivesse se sentindo deprimido, o que vocĂȘ diria para apoiĂĄ -lo? O que vocĂȘ faria para animĂĄ -lo? Se ele se sentisse um fracasso, o que vocĂȘ lhe diria para que se sentisse querido e amado? VocĂȘ precisa ter vocĂȘ mesmo do seu lado. Se vocĂȘ for como a maioria das pessoas deprimidas, esse nĂŁo foi geralmente o seu papel. VocĂȘ Ă©, provavelmente, seu crĂtico mais duro, seu conselheiro mais pessimista, o sabotador de todos os seus esforços para ser feliz.
Normalmente, um elemento fundamental da depressĂŁo Ă© a falta de autoaceitação. As pessoas que nĂŁo se sentem bem em relação a si mesmas enfrentam dificuldades para se sentirem bem em relação Ă prĂłpria vida. Ao lutar contra a depressĂŁo, Ă© importante estar ciente das muitas maneiras pelas quais vocĂȘ se julga por suas falhas â e se libertar desses julgamentos. VocĂȘ pode ter cometido erros em sua vida; como todos nĂłs, vocĂȘ tem muitas imperfeiçÔes. NĂŁo obstante, vocĂȘ Ă© um ser humano digno de amor e de compaixĂŁo. Nenhum dos seus erros ou falhas pode mudar isso de maneira alguma. Se vocĂȘ começar a praticar a gentileza em relação a si prĂłprio em todos os seus pensamentos e açÔes, vocĂȘ terĂĄ muito menos motivos para se deprimir.
Examine seus pensamentos negativos
Se vocĂȘ seguiu os procedimentos deste livro, jĂĄ fez isso extensivamente com os seus pensamentos de ansiedade. NĂŁo Ă© diferente com a depressĂŁo. O pensamento pode ser âJamais vou superar issoâ. Na verdade, vocĂȘ nĂŁo pode saber, jĂĄ que nĂŁo tentou tudo. Seu pensamento pode ser tambĂ©m: âSou um fracasso totalâ. Mas, na verdade, hĂĄ provavelmente muitas coisas sobre vocĂȘ mesmo de que os outros gostam. Ou vocĂȘ pode dizer a si prĂłprio que estĂĄ deprimido todo o tempo, quando, na verdade, seu humor flutua constantemente. O fato Ă© que nenhuma das suas avaliaçÔes da situação Ă© necessariamente acurada. Elas sĂŁo simplesmente pensamentos que sua mente criou. E, como vimos, a melhor maneira de se libertar da tirania de seus pensamentos Ă© ficar ciente que eles sĂŁo pensamentos.
HĂĄ alguns anos, tive uma paciente que estava se sentindo ansiosa e deprimida em relação a seu casamento, que estava terminando. Era uma mulher inteligente, bem apessoada e gentil. Eu achava que a vela e o windsurf eram esportes empolgantes, e sugeri que ela tivesse algumas aulas para aprender a velejar. EntĂŁo, ela começou a encontrar pessoas que saĂam toda semana de barco e começou a fazer parte das tripulaçÔes. Passou uma semana nas Ilhas Virgens, onde encontrou um jovem com quem começou a se corresponder, a namorar e a navegar junto.
Cerca de dois anos depois de finalizada a terapia, recebi um eâmail dela com uma foto. Ela havia se casado como marinheiro, e estavam literalmente navegando pelo mundo.
Sei que parece um conto de fadas.
Mas, Ă s vezes, os sonhos se realizam.
Aprendi com meus pacientes (que me ensinam todos os dias) que nada Ă© insolĂșvel quando trabalhamos juntos para encontrar uma solução.
SUICĂDIO
O suicĂdio pode ser considerado o Ășltimo resultado da depressĂŁo, especialmente quando esta nĂŁo Ă© tratada ao longo do tempo. E jĂĄ que a ansiedade severa e crĂŽnica estĂĄ altamente correlacionada com a depressĂŁo, torna -se um bom indicativo do risco eventual de suicĂdio. Se um transtorno de ansiedade o levou Ă depressĂŁo, e se essa depressĂŁo, por sua vez, levou vocĂȘ a pensar em se machucar ou se matar, Ă© importante buscar ajuda imediatamente. O primeiro passo Ă© consultar um profissional treinado que o ajudarĂĄ a avaliar seu risco de suicĂdio. As seguintes questĂ”es sĂŁo pertinentes:
- Quais são suas razÔes para viver e para morrer? Aquelas suplantam estas?
- VocĂȘ jĂĄ tentou se machucar no passado? Em caso positivo, vocĂȘ acha que de fato queria morrer, ou vocĂȘ, na verdade, queria mandar uma mensagem a alguĂ©m sobre seu sofrimento?
- Quando vocĂȘ pensa em suicĂdio, sente- -se como se tivesse de se submeter a tal pensamento ou sente que tal pensamento o estĂĄ perturbando?
- VocĂȘ jĂĄ planejou se suicidar ou escrever uma carta de suicida?
- VocĂȘ jĂĄ ameaçou abertamente se suicidar?
- Quando pensa em suicĂdio, vocĂȘ se sente em uma espĂ©cie de transe?
- VocĂȘ estĂĄ tomando os remĂ©dios prescritos por seu mĂ©dico?
- VocĂȘ estĂĄ bebendo em excesso ou usando drogas nĂŁo prescritas pelo mĂ©dico?
- VocĂȘ consegue prometer que nĂŁo farĂĄ nada para se machucar antes de conversar com um profissional?
Para quem se sente desesperado, eis algo bom a saber. Comece por questionar sua prĂłpria desesperança. Por que vocĂȘ estĂĄ desesperado? Ă porque vocĂȘ acha que sua depressĂŁo nunca vai acabar? Por que vocĂȘ pensa assim? Talvez vocĂȘ tenha tentado uma sĂ©rie de medicamentos e constatou que sĂŁo ineficazes. Posso garantir que vocĂȘ nĂŁo testou todas as combinaçÔes possĂveis de medicamentos. Muitos psiquiatras tentam uma dosagem de diferentes tipos de drogas, ajustando as quantidades, mensurando os efeitos colaterais e testando vĂĄrias combinaçÔes. Ăs vezes, Ă© preciso encontrar a combinação certa para se ter sucesso, mesmo quando nenhuma droga ou mesmo determinada classe de drogas seja a resposta em si. Alguns medicamentos sĂŁo especificamente Ășteis na inibição de tendĂȘncias suicidas temporariamente, atĂ© que outros tratamentos tenham o tempo necessĂĄrio para se tornarem eficazes. HĂĄ tambĂ©m tratamentos mais drĂĄsticos. Apesar das preocupaçÔes do passado em relação ao tratamento eletro -convulsivo, mais de 90% dos pacientes que passaram por ele dizem que o fariam de novo. Na verdade, nenhum tratamento para a depressĂŁo provou ser o mais eficaz. Devemos considerar todas as possibilidades antes de concluir que a situação Ă© irremediĂĄvel.
Talvez a desesperança derive do fato de que vocĂȘ testou certas psicoterapias (ou outras abordagens, como exercĂcios, cura natural, meditação ou aconselhamento espiritual) que nĂŁo funcionaram. Ă o mesmo que ocorre com a medicação: todas essas coisas tĂȘm o potencial de ser Ășteis, mas nenhuma delas pode ser, em si, a resposta. O tratamento eficaz para a depressĂŁo em geral envolve uma sĂ©rie de abordagens, especialmente quando sĂŁo inteligentemente coordenadas por vocĂȘ, com a ajuda de algum sistema de apoio que vocĂȘ seja capaz de reunir. Quanto mais recursos vocĂȘ tiver, melhor; mas nĂŁo se sinta desestimulado meramente porque um determinado recurso nĂŁo provou ser uma panaceia.
Minha prĂłpria sensação, que admito estar baseada no viĂ©s de minha atividade profissional, mas tambĂ©m em muitos anos de experiĂȘncia clĂnica, Ă© que a terapia cognitivo -comportamental intensiva Ă© uma das melhores defesas contra o risco de suicĂdio. Ă importante encontrar um bom terapeuta cognitivo -comportamental, confiar nas orientaçÔes que ele lhe dĂĄ e seguir o programa. Isso pode ser feito. Sei disso porque jĂĄ vi acontecer muitas vezes, inclusive com os pacientes que chegavam a meu consultĂłrio se sentindo tĂŁo desesperados quanto possĂvel.
Uma Ășltima palavra para as pessoas que sofrem de ansiedade, especialmente para aqueles cuja desesperança deriva de uma crença segundo a qual jamais superarĂŁo seu TOC, transtorno de pĂąnico, ou qualquer outra forma de ansiedade de que sofram: sua crença pode se dever Ă maneira pela qual vocĂȘ pensa sobre sua ansiedade. Se vocĂȘ estiver pensando em termos de cura completa, provavelmente nĂŁo esteja chegando Ă compreensĂŁo certa. Qualquer pessoa que espere viver uma vida sem ansiedade ficarĂĄ desapontada. A ansiedade Ă© parte da condição humana. âMelhorarâ nĂŁo significa erradicar a ansiedade, mas aprender a viver e a ser feliz apesar dela. Ao trabalhar com um terapeuta cognitivo -comportamental qualificado, seguir os procedimentos de autoajuda adequados (tais como os citados neste livro) e continuar a praticar a exposição a situaçÔes de ansiedade, a maior parte das pessoas consegue progredir muito. De acordo com minha experiĂȘncia, nĂŁo hĂĄ razĂŁo alguma para a desesperança. Aprendi com meus pacientes que nenhum problema Ă© insolĂșvel quando trabalhamos juntos para encontrar a solução.
2023.05.26 01:11 Sea-Sympathy5350 I was the AP (affair partner) but in my defense
I was the AP (affair partner) but in my defense, I didnât know she was already married. So here is the background and some things will be vague due to an NDA (non-disclosure agreement) I signed at the end. So going forward letâs begin with how we met. I was at the bar with my friends from work, this lady was sitting alone, so I approached the counter, stood next to her and ordered a drink, I just made a comment on how come she was all alone with so much charisma, she looked at me and said thatâs such a bad pick-up line, she didnât know how to answer. We chatted till my drink arrived, I walked back to the table with all my friends laughing at me, saying how could I even walk after being shot down so hard. I just gave a fake chuckle and said at least I tried, unlike you wimpy dudes.
It was my name being called to sing, this is why I come to this bar I love karaoke and dancing, I did my song, as I was walking back to my table, this lady asked to buy me a drink, of course I agreed and sat next to her. I casually looked back to my table and gave them a âwhatâs upâ look. This lady asked if I knew a particular song, I said yes, she asked if I would sing it for her, I said you bought the drink, so this song was all hers. I sang it to her and nobody else in the bar, we sat there talking the rest of the night. Were going to call her Kate, Kate asked me to sing about 4 more songs, I loved to sing, I didnât want to disappoint her so I obliged and sang whatever she wanted. When the lights came on, she asked if I wanted to go to her hotel and have a night cap, I knew what that meant, said yes and did she need me to follow her, but she didnât have a car, she was brought by taxi.
I asked which hotel, she said the Marriot I said, Oh so fancy, she just smiled at me. When we got to the hotel, we went into the elevator and she placed her key card into a special slot, so we went to the penthouse. I was like what the hell, who was this lady. She was dressed in a plaid shirt, blue jeans and heels, just a normal small-town-looking girl. She opened the door, I almost swallowed my tongue, it was 3 times the size of my condo. She made us some drinks, the next thing I knew we ended up in her bed. The next morning when I woke, she already had room service bring us breakfast, Iâm talking a giant spread of food, enough for 6 people. We spent the whole day together in the room just talking about everything and anything between romps in the bed.
It was getting late, she asked to take me out to dinner, I agreed but I needed to go home and get a change of clothes, but she just asked for my size and 1 hour later there was a knock at the door and a suit was delivered. It was the nicest suit I have ever worn. I put it on, she just stared at me and said, well it will have to do. I looked back at the mirror and said damn, I look good. She was wearing I guess a designer dress, it was a blue sequin dress and black stockings with black high heels. I was out of my element here, but I just went with it. We went into the lobby and out the front door to a waiting town car and driver. He took us to a new 5-star restaurant, we had the table in the kitchen with the chef cooking for us something off the menu. We ate and shared some small talk and I had so many questions but it wasnât my place to ask yet, so I just kept the talk casual, when we finished dinner she had the driver take us to a high scale night club for dancing. I loved to dance and apparently so did she. It was hard getting her to take a break, but I needed to sit a bit. When we left, she took me back to her hotel and we spent another night together.
The next morning, we finally talked about ourselves, she asked what I did for a living and I told her how I was a safety coordinator at a oil refinery here in town. When I asked her, she said she was an executive for a large stock brokerage company that had 3 locations, 1 was here in Huston and another in New York and 1 in Paris. She explained she would spend a month here and the next in New York. She was going back in a couple weeks, but she wanted to see me again. I agreed and we shared our phone numbers. I went home exhausted from the weekend and got some badly needed sleep. I went to work on Monday and all my friends asked me what happened, I told them I was a gentleman and wouldnât say anything, but of course I did. I got a call from her in the early afternoon asking if I wanted to get some dinner and I said yes, but this time my choice of restaurants. She said that would be great, I took her to my favorite Mexican restaurant. Itâs authentic Mexican food not just tacos and burritos, matter of fact those werenât even on the menu. After we ate she couldnât stop saying how good this place was. We sat for drinks in the hotel bar before I went home, and she went to her room. Before I even got home, she was calling me, we spent the next couple hours just talking on the phone before calling it a night.
This went on like this for the next week until she had to return to New York, She would be there for the next month and then return to Huston. We spoke sparingly while she was in New York, but we kept in touch. When she returned, we went on as if the time apart never happened. We both worked during the day, but were together every night, sometimes at the hotel, she was finally introduced to my condo she seemed to be okay with it but, she was used to something so much better. This relationship went on like this for a couple years with her here 1 month and gone the next, I understood but I really did miss her when she was away.
This trip she came down and said she had a surprise for me. She always tries to spoil me; I would try to stop her but when her mind is made up just forget about it. She asked me to pick her up from the airport, which was very strange, she always had her driver take her to the hotel. I picked her up and she told me to follow her directions as she was reading them off her phone. We ended up in a private security neighborhood and stopped in front of this small mansion, she said it was ours, I said what, she said with all the money she was spending on the hotel it made more sense to purchase a home and we could share it, and my name has already been put on the title as a co-owner. I said no this is way too much, and she said I could sell my condo and give her the money and she would call it even. I wanted to get out from the condo and get a house, but I wasnât sure about this. She said thereâs no rush in deciding, just give it a chance. I did and I loved it, I sold the condo and gave the money to her. She took that money and bought herself a range rover and canceled her car service.
We lived this way for another 3 years, I was in love with Kate, and I think she loved me, but she always said she would never marry anyone, and this was the best of what she could do in our relationship, and I didnât want it to end, it did make me sad. But I loved this woman to death; I took what I could get because my life would mean nothing without her. Our 5-year anniversary was coming up, but she would be in New York at the time, so I planned a surprise visit. I took two weeks off work and drove up, stopping at my sisterâs home for a couple days for a long overdue visit with her and my nieces. Then I went to New York, wow what a difference from Huston. I spent most of my first day just finding a place to park my car and getting a hotel set up. The next day I wanted to surprise Kate and show up at her office. I stopped by a florist and got her 24 red roses and headed to her office, I walked in and looked at the directory and seen they had the 24th and 25th floors as office spaces. I seen her name as the CFO, but she had a hyphen after her name with the same name as the company. Another name stood out the same name as the hyphen and he was the CEO.
I walked back out to the sidewalk and sent Kate a photo of me standing outside her building, my phone rang 10 seconds later. When I answered it was Kate and she was frantic asking why I was here, I said to celebrate our 5-year anniversary. She said she will send someone down, sheâs in a meeting and it would probably be about an hour. I walked back in, 5 minutes later a large guy came down and asked me to follow him. He took me to a conference room, and I sat there until Kate walked in. She gave me a very friendly hug, and as I went for a kiss, she turned her head. I asked what was going on and why she wasnât happy to see me. She sat me down and said I donât know how to tell you this but, Iâm married and have 2 boys, 14- and 16-year-olds. Me and my husband own this company together and we do have an open marriage, as long as it doesnât affect our business. He spends his time in Paris when she is in New York and heâs in New York when sheâs in Huston. The children are taken care of by full-time nannies and staff. She said she loves me, but this was the way it is, I could keep it the same, or move on, but she wants me to stay with her, because she really loves me, her husband is in love with someone else in Paris.
This was as she put it is a financial marriage, but no intimacy for the past 10 years. She said her husband is aware of me and our time together, as well as she is aware of her husbandâs girlfriend in Paris. She said If I wanted to end it, I could keep the house and her car, and she would completely understand. If I stayed, she would need me to sign some papers, like an NDA to keep this out of the public eyes. If I wanted out, she would give me a lump sum and have me sign an NDA again to not harm their business. I said I needed time to think, this is a lot to take in. She asked where I was staying, she would meet me there in a few hours to see where my mind was at.
I walked around the city for a couple hours before heading back to the hotel and I was just sitting in the bar drinking when she called, I told her she could meet me there. When she arrived, she had the saddest look on her face just knowing I was going to drop her, and she didnât what that. I had made up my mind to stay. Because some of her, was so much better than none of her. I love this woman and I know she loveâs me and I can make it work. She went up to my room and we had a passionate love making session for the rest of the night. As she left, she said that she loves me and only me, she couldnât wait until she was back in our home again.
Kate and I are still together 5 years after she told me the truth and I have met her husband and his girlfriend, we all met in Paris while on vacation and we all get along great. Kateâs boys are now old enough that Kate has told them about me, and they are very interested in meeting me as soon as they get a break from college. Kate is the love of my life, I would do anything to keep her happy, I can see a long future with her. We are going to celebrate our 10 year anniversary next month, and making it into the honeymoon we never had a chance to do.
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It was my name being called to sing, this is why I come to this bar I love karaoke and dancing, I did my song, as I was walking back to my table, this lady asked to buy me a drink, of course I agreed and sat next to her. I casually looked back to my table and gave them a âwhatâs upâ look. This lady asked if I knew a particular song, I said yes, she asked if I would sing it for her, I said you bought the drink, so this song was all hers. I sang it to her and nobody else in the bar, we sat there talking the rest of the night. Were going to call her Kate, Kate asked me to sing about 4 more songs, I loved to sing, I didnât want to disappoint her so I obliged and sang whatever she wanted. When the lights came on, she asked if I wanted to go to her hotel and have a night cap, I knew what that meant, said yes and did she need me to follow her, but she didnât have a car, she was brought by taxi.
I asked which hotel, she said the Marriot I said, Oh so fancy, she just smiled at me. When we got to the hotel, we went into the elevator and she placed her key card into a special slot, so we went to the penthouse. I was like what the hell, who was this lady. She was dressed in a plaid shirt, blue jeans and heels, just a normal small-town-looking girl. She opened the door, I almost swallowed my tongue, it was 3 times the size of my condo. She made us some drinks, the next thing I knew we ended up in her bed. The next morning when I woke, she already had room service bring us breakfast, Iâm talking a giant spread of food, enough for 6 people. We spent the whole day together in the room just talking about everything and anything between romps in the bed.
It was getting late, she asked to take me out to dinner, I agreed but I needed to go home and get a change of clothes, but she just asked for my size and 1 hour later there was a knock at the door and a suit was delivered. It was the nicest suit I have ever worn. I put it on, she just stared at me and said, well it will have to do. I looked back at the mirror and said damn, I look good. She was wearing I guess a designer dress, it was a blue sequin dress and black stockings with black high heels. I was out of my element here, but I just went with it. We went into the lobby and out the front door to a waiting town car and driver. He took us to a new 5-star restaurant, we had the table in the kitchen with the chef cooking for us something off the menu. We ate and shared some small talk and I had so many questions but it wasnât my place to ask yet, so I just kept the talk casual, when we finished dinner she had the driver take us to a high scale night club for dancing. I loved to dance and apparently so did she. It was hard getting her to take a break, but I needed to sit a bit. When we left, she took me back to her hotel and we spent another night together.
The next morning, we finally talked about ourselves, she asked what I did for a living and I told her how I was a safety coordinator at a oil refinery here in town. When I asked her, she said she was an executive for a large stock brokerage company that had 3 locations, 1 was here in Huston and another in New York and 1 in Paris. She explained she would spend a month here and the next in New York. She was going back in a couple weeks, but she wanted to see me again. I agreed and we shared our phone numbers. I went home exhausted from the weekend and got some badly needed sleep. I went to work on Monday and all my friends asked me what happened, I told them I was a gentleman and wouldnât say anything, but of course I did. I got a call from her in the early afternoon asking if I wanted to get some dinner and I said yes, but this time my choice of restaurants. She said that would be great, I took her to my favorite Mexican restaurant. Itâs authentic Mexican food not just tacos and burritos, matter of fact those werenât even on the menu. After we ate she couldnât stop saying how good this place was. We sat for drinks in the hotel bar before I went home, and she went to her room. Before I even got home, she was calling me, we spent the next couple hours just talking on the phone before calling it a night.
This went on like this for the next week until she had to return to New York, She would be there for the next month and then return to Huston. We spoke sparingly while she was in New York, but we kept in touch. When she returned, we went on as if the time apart never happened. We both worked during the day, but were together every night, sometimes at the hotel, she was finally introduced to my condo she seemed to be okay with it but, she was used to something so much better. This relationship went on like this for a couple years with her here 1 month and gone the next, I understood but I really did miss her when she was away.
This trip she came down and said she had a surprise for me. She always tries to spoil me; I would try to stop her but when her mind is made up just forget about it. She asked me to pick her up from the airport, which was very strange, she always had her driver take her to the hotel. I picked her up and she told me to follow her directions as she was reading them off her phone. We ended up in a private security neighborhood and stopped in front of this small mansion, she said it was ours, I said what, she said with all the money she was spending on the hotel it made more sense to purchase a home and we could share it, and my name has already been put on the title as a co-owner. I said no this is way too much, and she said I could sell my condo and give her the money and she would call it even. I wanted to get out from the condo and get a house, but I wasnât sure about this. She said thereâs no rush in deciding, just give it a chance. I did and I loved it, I sold the condo and gave the money to her. She took that money and bought herself a range rover and canceled her car service.
We lived this way for another 3 years, I was in love with Kate, and I think she loved me, but she always said she would never marry anyone, and this was the best of what she could do in our relationship, and I didnât want it to end, it did make me sad. But I loved this woman to death; I took what I could get because my life would mean nothing without her. Our 5-year anniversary was coming up, but she would be in New York at the time, so I planned a surprise visit. I took two weeks off work and drove up, stopping at my sisterâs home for a couple days for a long overdue visit with her and my nieces. Then I went to New York, wow what a difference from Huston. I spent most of my first day just finding a place to park my car and getting a hotel set up. The next day I wanted to surprise Kate and show up at her office. I stopped by a florist and got her 24 red roses and headed to her office, I walked in and looked at the directory and seen they had the 24th and 25th floors as office spaces. I seen her name as the CFO, but she had a hyphen after her name with the same name as the company. Another name stood out the same name as the hyphen and he was the CEO.
I walked back out to the sidewalk and sent Kate a photo of me standing outside her building, my phone rang 10 seconds later. When I answered it was Kate and she was frantic asking why I was here, I said to celebrate our 5-year anniversary. She said she will send someone down, sheâs in a meeting and it would probably be about an hour. I walked back in, 5 minutes later a large guy came down and asked me to follow him. He took me to a conference room, and I sat there until Kate walked in. She gave me a very friendly hug, and as I went for a kiss, she turned her head. I asked what was going on and why she wasnât happy to see me. She sat me down and said I donât know how to tell you this but, Iâm married and have 2 boys, 14- and 16-year-olds. Me and my husband own this company together and we do have an open marriage, as long as it doesnât affect our business. He spends his time in Paris when she is in New York and heâs in New York when sheâs in Huston. The children are taken care of by full-time nannies and staff. She said she loves me, but this was the way it is, I could keep it the same, or move on, but she wants me to stay with her, because she really loves me, her husband is in love with someone else in Paris.
This was as she put it is a financial marriage, but no intimacy for the past 10 years. She said her husband is aware of me and our time together, as well as she is aware of her husbandâs girlfriend in Paris. She said If I wanted to end it, I could keep the house and her car, and she would completely understand. If I stayed, she would need me to sign some papers, like an NDA to keep this out of the public eyes. If I wanted out, she would give me a lump sum and have me sign an NDA again to not harm their business. I said I needed time to think, this is a lot to take in. She asked where I was staying, she would meet me there in a few hours to see where my mind was at.
I walked around the city for a couple hours before heading back to the hotel and I was just sitting in the bar drinking when she called, I told her she could meet me there. When she arrived, she had the saddest look on her face just knowing I was going to drop her, and she didnât what that. I had made up my mind to stay. Because some of her, was so much better than none of her. I love this woman and I know she loveâs me and I can make it work. She went up to my room and we had a passionate love making session for the rest of the night. As she left, she said that she loves me and only me, she couldnât wait until she was back in our home again.
Kate and I are still together 5 years after she told me the truth and I have met her husband and his girlfriend, we all met in Paris while on vacation and we all get along great. Kateâs boys are now old enough that Kate has told them about me, and they are very interested in meeting me as soon as they get a break from college. Kate is the love of my life, I would do anything to keep her happy, I can see a long future with her. We are going to celebrate our 10 year anniversary next month, and making it into the honeymoon we never had a chance to do.
2023.05.23 13:50 Food-Data-Scrape What are the Benefits of Google Map Restaurant Menu Data Scraping?
 | submitted by Food-Data-Scrape to u/Food-Data-Scrape [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/ii44400xkk1b1.png?width=1202&format=png&auto=webp&s=0da5b3f255d3768620dcab50a865edb1f879ba07 Launched in 2005, Google Maps has gained tremendous popularity in using multiple ways rather than just using it to reach from one point to another. Significant offerings of Google Maps are real-time traffic maps, satellite imagery, route planning via cars, bikes, public transport, and aerial photographs. Moreover, the massive usage of Google Maps is to find local restaurants and know more about them. If you want to find restaurant details on Google Maps, the best option is to scrape restaurant data from Google Maps. Let's imagine you have shifted to a new city and need to learn about the nearby restaurants. All the data and valuable customer reviews are precious if you are looking to thrive in your restaurant business or are new. So, let's understand how Google Maps can provide restaurant details. The most general thing to perform is simply type 'restaurant' in Google Maps. It will give you n-numbers of the restaurants along with their budget. Along with it, you can also know the restaurant's opening hours. Google Maps is one of the excellent tools that help generate business data and leads. Google Maps possess a data size of more than 20 Petabytes, mostly made from millions of small businesses across cities and towns. Near about 13% of all Google, searches are related to its maps. The complete user base and dataset help capture 65% of the navigation apps market. Data scraping Google Maps helps in collecting data resources from Google. Food Data Scrape is a well-known data scraping service provider that provides restaurant menu data scraping services to quickly and easily extract business details, reviews, etc., from Google Maps listings. The advanced Google Maps scraper works like a real user, thereby enabling one to extract all the essential data without any fat of getting blocked. Let's understand the importance of Google Maps restaurant menu data scraping. Importance of Scraping Google Maps Restaurant Datađ·Google Maps restaurant data scraping is adhered to with multiple benefits. Listed below are some of the major points that describe the importance of Google Maps scraping: Market Research: This is one of the most effective approaches that help companies solve problems via sentiment analysis. The Google Maps data scraping services can help companies bridge the gap between the customers, expectations, and market offerings. Fast food restaurants can use local business data to track the number of restaurants available in a particular area, the type of cuisine they offer, and customer reviews. Scraping and analyzing this data will help the restaurant owner to use the strategy that can help reap more benefits from the restaurant business and earn more profits. Let's take an example. **Data aggregation :**Data aggregation is a significant step for any business to be concerned about the big picture and make strategic decisions. Web scraping Google Maps for local business data can help companies to understand and uncover any associated problem, open up the scope of new businesses, etc. It will thus open the corridor for several opportunities. Data Sorting: The data in Google Maps comprise addresses, contact numbers, opening time, closing time, etc. Extracting this data using restaurant data scraping services helps to sort, rearrange, and analyze the data without hassles. Lead Generation: Digging Google Maps via manual process to find a list of local businesses and their detailed information is daunting. Several data scraping companies scrape data from Google Maps using Google Maps extractor and collect a list of the leads that are authentic and ready to use. List of Data Fieldsđ·
Use of Data Extracted from Google Mapsđ·Nowadays, any business without a digital presence is known to be invisible. Google Maps is an accessible data repository for businesses and organizations. It significantly extracts data like email, addresses, phone numbers, reviews, etc. Below are a couple of examples that tell us how to use the extracted data: To Generate Leads: Scrape food data with Google Maps scraping services to know more about the restaurants and their menus. Create your database for a targeted place or industry using emails, phone numbers, ratings, reviews, etc. Monitor Brand Sentiment: Analyses the collected Google Maps reviews to understand the positive or negative customer sentiment. Leverage the benefit of Google Maps reviews scraper for scraping reviewer name, number of reviews, reviewer ID & URL, etc. Generate a Potential Customer Base: Websites and contact information are dispersed all over the web. But trying to find out is extremely difficult. Google Maps is a perfect place that aggregates all the prospects together. Scrape data from Google Maps to create a solid customer base. Monitor & Analyze Competitors Offers: Scrape Competitor's prices with offers and discounts and compare them with your marketing strategy. Strategize your strategy to offer your clients better service. Stay Benefitted with Big Data: No matter if you are new to the business, scrape Google Maps restaurant data from your competitors site and expand the horizon of your business to get a strong foothold in the market. Perform Product Search: Use Google Maps Restaurant scraper to search for the business offering the products you seek and choose the best options based on your requirements. For more information, get in touch with Food Data Scrape now! You can also reach us for all your Food Data Scraping and Mobile Restaurant App Scraping service requirements. #GoogleMapsrestaurantmenudatascraping #RestaurantMenuDataScraping #scraperestaurantdatafromGoogleMaps #ScrapingGoogleMapsRestaurantData #GoogleMapsdatascrapingservices |
2023.05.23 01:18 AFlockOfTySegalls My wife and I just had the most indulgent long weekend in Chicago, thank you.
We landed on Thursday and got right at it. My body is feeling it but my heart and soul is happy.
Lunches
I feel like we ate and drank a lot in 3.5 days and none of it was out right terrible. It had been 11 years since I was last in your city and it was my wifes first trip. We had so much fun and we may make it an annual trip because we only scratched the surface!
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Lunches
- A Beautiful Rind: Super cute with a small but fun wine bottle list. We split a cheeseboard, a pimento cheese and okra sandwich and a tin of fish.
- The Drop In: This was recommended to me in my research post a few months ago. Smash burger bar that was started by a professional skater and Michelin star chef. This place not only met the hype but kicked the damn wall down like the kool-aid man. I love smash burgers and they're the only style of burger I like to eat. This was probably the best one I've ever had. They also had Duvel on tap which is a big win for me.
- Art of Pizza: Meh, we wanted to check the pizza box off but also didn't want to dedicate too much stomach space to any one food item. It was fine but it had been sitting in the heat lamp carousel for awhile. Next time we go to a proper sit down spot.
- Devil Dawg: I went for the Big Chicago Dawg which came with a polish sausage instead of a hot dog. This was also my first Chicago style hot dog, ever. It was a pain to eat due to my small mouth (literally had the infant mold for braces in high school) but it was good! The tots were amazing too.
- Gene and Judes: Same day as Devil Dawgs just in the evening after Hala Kahiki but also before dinner so I'm including it in lunch. Same issue being a pain to eat but it was fucking fantastic. The fries were so so good.
- Aji Omakase: This was my favorite dinner of the trip. Super intimate without feeling stuffy. They have a subway schedule flip board that tells you what you're eating and watching it change between courses was so much fun. Had sake for the first time since I turned 21 which was 13 years ago and I enjoyed it a lot more now.
- Topolobampo: This was my most underwhelming meal of the trip. Everything was good and competently made but I think I just hyped myself up too much for it. They had just started a new menu featuring chiles and cacao. I grow my own peppers and love spicy food. I was bummed that nothing was spicy and even some of the pepper components of dishes seemed lacking. But I understand they're not catering to people who put habaneros on everything. We also got the agave paring, which was a mistake. We were drunk when we left. I will say the tortillas were the best I've ever had and I really wanted to try and pop into Xoco during the rest of our trip just for tacos but we didn't have time for unscheduled stops.
- Sepia: Another spot that was recommended in my original post. A beautiful dinner. Very classic food. The beef tartare was amazing and this might sound weird but it reminded me of a Big Mac lmao. The wine was a bit expensive so we ordered a sparking from Mexico. Can't say I've ever had Mexican wine before but we really liked the bottle.
- Chef's Special: This was right by our airbnb and we love Chinese takeout. We figured it would be a great lowkey final night meal. It was but we ordered way too much because it was so good. My wife was literally eating the veg fried rice out of the bowl with the serving spoon like it was ice cream. The dried chili fried chicken was so crispy and spicy. I was feeling that this morning!
- Dos Urban Cantina: Technically a restaurant but we went specifically for their happy hour margaritas. They were good but the squash blossom quesadilla was really interesting.
- Three Dots & A Dash: We went to both bars. The Bamboo Room was super sexy like a tiki prohibition bar and if allowed I could spend a whole night in there. The main bar was more a party vibe. The menu at the Bamboo Room is different from the main bar and the drinks were interesting. The food was surprisingly good. I've not had good food experiences at tiki bars but the Thai Chicken Nuggets were phenomenal.
- Hala Kahiki: One of the older tiki bars still open in the country. Opened in 1964 and it felt very much like a time capsule. Huge menu which was overwhelming for my wife. The quality wasn't as good as Three Dots imo but it wasn't a drastic drop off.
- Good Funk: A natural wine bar where we actually had cider. We had asked for a recommendation for a bottle and at first they recommended a bottle we had previously purchased at A Beautiful Rind. I would have never guessed that it was a cider if you had just given it to me. Super dry with no sweetness. I really enjoyed it. The bar was really fun.
I feel like we ate and drank a lot in 3.5 days and none of it was out right terrible. It had been 11 years since I was last in your city and it was my wifes first trip. We had so much fun and we may make it an annual trip because we only scratched the surface!
2023.05.22 22:02 Able_Possession8736 NFL Update: 05/15/2023 - 05/21/2023
Layout:
â Individual Team News + Stoneâs Cold Takes
â Miscellaneous/Other NFL News
â Restaurant of the Week - Green Bay
Arizona Cardinals:
Atlanta Falcons:
Baltimore Ravens:
Buffalo Bills:
Carolina Panthers:
Chicago Bears:
Cincinnati Bengals:
Cleveland Browns:
Dallas Cowboys:
Denver Broncos:
Detroit Lions:
Green Bay Packers:
Houston Texans:
Indianapolis Colts:
Jacksonville Jaguars:
Kansas City Chiefs:
Las Vegas Raiders:
Los Angeles Chargers:
Los Angeles Rams:
Miami Dolphins:
Minnesota Vikings:
New England Patriots:
New Orleans Saints:
New York Giants:
New York Jets:
Philadelphia Eagles:
Pittsburgh Steelers:
San Francisco 49ers:
Seattle Seahawks:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
Tennessee Titans:
Washington Commanders:
Miscellaneous/Other NFL News:
Restaurant of the Week: (Green Bay - Sammy's Pizza & Italian Restaurant)
I feel like good Italian food is just about unbeatable. This week from Green Bay where one may not be expecting to be getting good Italian, I give you Sammyâs Pizza & Italian Restaurant. Everything on the menu here is handmade and they have not changed the recipes since 1958. They have even brought in some machines that they use in from places like Rome. While their handmade pizza is their most popular thing I am sucker for some good gnocchi and here it will not disappoint! I prefer it with their homemade sausage but you cannot go wrong with their meatballs either. Another huge bonus is that it is located within 0.5 miles of the stadium making it an easy about 10 minute walk. They are open from 11am to 8pm on Sundays and 11am to 9pm every other day of the week. Now go get yourself some good Italian food and start planning your trip to go try this place.
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â Individual Team News + Stoneâs Cold Takes
â Miscellaneous/Other NFL News
â Restaurant of the Week - Green Bay
Arizona Cardinals:
- Released K Elliott Fry
- Signed:
- P Matt Haack
Atlanta Falcons:
- RBs Bijan Robinson and Tyler Algeier are getting along really well
- Matt Bergeron hasnât practiced much at guard and has never played the position in a game but will likely be there a lot going forward
Baltimore Ravens:
- Interesting fact that came out about the team never having drafted a wide receiver that made the Pro Bowl
- Will have joint practices with the Commanders
- QB Lamar Jackson considered joining another team but wants to finish what he started with Baltimore
- Signed:
- Sam Mustipher
- S Kareem Jackson
Buffalo Bills:
- WR DeAndre Hopkins is viewed by many as the missing piece here
- Plan to utilize TE Dalton Kincaid in a similar fashion to TE Travis Kelce
- QB Josh Allen will be throwing at George Kittleâs tight end university
Carolina Panthers:
- Cut WR Preston Williams and QB Jacob Eason
- Josh McCown says that the Panthers need to mold what QB Bryce Young does to the NFL
- Signed:
- TE Jordan Thomas
- WR Gary Jennings
Chicago Bears:
- WR Darnell Mooney is ready to âball outâ and that he will be âdisrespecting everybodyâ
- Will hold joint practices with the Colts
Cincinnati Bengals:
- WR Tee Higgins appreciates that QB Joe Burrow having his teammates back when it comes to their extensions
- Irv Smith is looking smooth according to Joe Burrow
- Currently working on an extension with QB Joe Burrow
- QB Joe Burrowâs foundation paid for mental health treatment expenses for 20 local families
Cleveland Browns:
- Hall of Fame RB Jim Brown passed away
- Have emerged as a team interested in RB Ezekiel Elliott
- Considered signing Melvin Ingram before trading for ZaâDarius Smith
- Signed:
- Chris Westry
Dallas Cowboys:
- Checked in on K Robbie Gould
- WR Michael Gallupâs knee was feeling sore all of last year
- To clarify, Micah Parsons is being considered a âpass-rushing linebackerâ
Denver Broncos:
- Justin Simmons excited to get the ball rolling with HC Sean Payton
- Hoping Javonte Williams is ready for training camp, currently he is doing extremely well
- Linked to Jadeveon Clowney
- Signed:
- QB Ben DiNucci
- RB Jacques Patrick
- Tyreik McAllister
Detroit Lions:
- C Frank Ragnow hopeful to be able to play through inoperable toe injury
- Signed:
- XFL kicker John Parker Romo
Green Bay Packers:
- Plan to keep LB Quay Walker âbusy in between snapsâ after two ejections last year
- Claimed T DJ Scaife off of waivers
- Whole playbook will be utilized with QB Jordan Love this year
- Released James Wiggins
- Signed:
- P Daniel Whelan
Houston Texans:
- EDGE Jadeveon Clowney said recently that it would be nice to return to the Texans
- Rookie Will Anderson Jr. is excited about position change
- Released TE Eric Tomlinson and placed DT Taylor Stallworth on the IR
- Signed:
- Jacob Martin to a 1-year deal
- CB Shaquill Griffin
Indianapolis Colts:
- Coach Reggie Wayne is expected to have a bigger voice this year for the Colts
- QB Gardner Minshew impressed with rookie QB Anthony Richardson
- Will hold joint practices with the Bears
Jacksonville Jaguars:
- QB Trevor Lawrence named a dark horse candidate for MVP
- Have talked to the Bengals about Jonah Williams
Kansas City Chiefs:
- DT Frank Clark wants to at least be the second highest player at his position
Las Vegas Raiders:
- WR Davante Adams spoke out against the current direction of the team but shortly followed it up praising the teamâs management
- Not expected that they will trade him
- WR Hunter Renfrow could be traded or a June 1st release
- Signed:
- G Greg Van Wroten
Los Angeles Chargers:
- Signed:
- DL Nick Williams to a 1-year deal
- Practice facility is set to open next spring in El Segundo
- JC Jackson is excited about the revenge game this year against the Patriots
Los Angeles Rams:
- Claimed DB Vincent Gray off of waivers
Miami Dolphins:
- Signed:
- T Cedric Ogbuehi
- T Isaiah Wynn
Minnesota Vikings:
- Top priority is to âput a ring onâ Danielle Hunter
- Looking more and more like the Vikings will cut RB Dalvin Cook
- Removed Dalvin Cook from twitter banner and put Alexander Mattison on it
New England Patriots:
- RB Ty Montgomery has a good chance here to be their 3rd down back
- QB Mac Jones is âenergizedâ by the opportunity to work with Bill OâBrien
- Waived Yodny Cajuste which cleared $2.7m in cap
- Waived Tyler Johnson as well
- Signed:
- Kristian Wilkerson
New Orleans Saints:
- RB Kendre Miller thinks he can do the same thing as Alvin Kamara for the Saints
- Working on a contract extension with DE Cameron Jordan
- TE Foster Moreau could participate in OTAs
- Expecting WR Michael Thomas back by training camp
- Signed:
- WR James Washington to a 1-year deal
New York Giants:
- Plan to hire Ryan Cowden to a role in their front office
- HC Brian Daboll initiated the trade to move up and get WR Jalin Hyatt
- Will bring back their classic blue uniforms in week 7
New York Jets:
- Former Jets RB Ty Johnson claims he was cut after getting a surgical procedure for his peck injury at the teamâs direction
- Meckhi Becton had some harsh criticism of Jets coaching staff saying they didnât listen to him about his injury to his right knee and how playing right tackle was affecting him
- This is the most excited though he has been about a season
- CB Sauce Gardner now has cleats with Jessica Alba on them
- Restructured Carl Lawsonâs contract to create $12.8m in cap space
- Claimed DB Javelin Guidry off of waivers
- DT Quinnen Williams is seeking between $25-30m per year on his next contract
Philadelphia Eagles:
- WR AJ Brown nearly struck by a car during charity bike ride
- He is working to become a complete WR
- Autism Foundation raised a record of $6.2m this year
- LB Nakobe Dean sees it as an opportunity to hunt in the 2023 season
- QB Jalen Hurts just got motivated by his new contract
- RT Lane Johnson says he is officially cleared 3 months after adductor surgery
Pittsburgh Steelers:
- Teams were very open about telling QB Kenny Pickett that they took him off their draft boards due to hand size
- Released CB Ahkello Witherspoon
- Claimed DE Manny Jones off of waivers
- Signed:
- QB Mitch Trubisky to a 3-year deal
- XFL WR Hakeem Butler
- QB Mason Rudolph
San Francisco 49ers:
- LB Fred Warner still believes defense win championships
- A lot of praise for QB Trey Lance from coach Christensen
- He has retooled his throwing motion
- RB Christian McCaffrey said that the trade was the best thinking that has happened to him
- Leviâs Stadium is expected to be awarded the 2026 Super Bowl
- QB Trey Lance will be throwing at George Kittleâs tight end university
Seattle Seahawks:
- View WR Jaxson Smith-Njigba as a slot receiver
- Signed:
- DE Mario Edwards Jr.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
- UDFA WR Kade Warner has a lot of confidence in his intelligence heading into camp
- Supposedly were targeting LB Jack Campbell in the draft
Tennessee Titans:
- Had an intense workout pushing sleds this week
- Signed:
- TE Alizé Mack to a 2-year deal
Washington Commanders:
- Brian Davisâ company is suing Bank of America, the firm handling the sale of the team
- HC Ron Rivera wins Horrigan Award for his professional dealings with the media
- Will have joint practices with the Ravens
- CB Emmanuel Forbes has immediately impressed at practice
- Will not face penalties stemming from the tampering allegations involving Andrew Luck
Miscellaneous/Other NFL News:
- William Jackson III says he is at 100% and that he has heard from multiple teams
- Tom Brady and the CEO of Fanatics met with the top quarterbacks from this years draft
- This upcoming week there will be another vote on the potential to flex Thursday Night Football games
- Free Agent CB Chris Harris hoping to joining a team poised to make a Super Bowl run
- Former QB Alex Smith questions whether defensive coaches can develop young quarterbacks
- Former QB Matt Ryan not shutting any doors but excited for the opportunity as an analyst
- Many are worried about Sunday Ticket after the NBA Playoff fiasco on YoutubeTV
- Pat McAfee show is headed to ESPN starting in the fall
- NFLPA still looking into whether David Canter offered inducements to team executives who draft his clients
- Two officials are leaving the league
- Many NFL GMs believe that RB Ezekiel Elliott has lost a step
- Peacock is getting an exclusive playoff game and an exclusive game in Week 16 when the Bills take on the Chargers
- Ndamukong Suh is in no hurry to sign because he has no desire to be in training camp
Restaurant of the Week: (Green Bay - Sammy's Pizza & Italian Restaurant)
I feel like good Italian food is just about unbeatable. This week from Green Bay where one may not be expecting to be getting good Italian, I give you Sammyâs Pizza & Italian Restaurant. Everything on the menu here is handmade and they have not changed the recipes since 1958. They have even brought in some machines that they use in from places like Rome. While their handmade pizza is their most popular thing I am sucker for some good gnocchi and here it will not disappoint! I prefer it with their homemade sausage but you cannot go wrong with their meatballs either. Another huge bonus is that it is located within 0.5 miles of the stadium making it an easy about 10 minute walk. They are open from 11am to 8pm on Sundays and 11am to 9pm every other day of the week. Now go get yourself some good Italian food and start planning your trip to go try this place.
2023.05.22 20:21 GoldenAmmonite In praise of Bearwood food places
This weekend, Lightwoods Park hosted the Digbeth Dining Club. It was a gorgeous sunny day and the park was full of people enjoying street food, however I wanted to take the time to celebrate some of my food places in Bearwood.
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- Tamu - a great Bearwood institution and probably the best tasting brunch in the whole of the West Midlands. Amazing food that looks like an Instagram daydream and tastes even better.
- A La Mexicana - a family-run Mexican restaurant that serves authentic Mexican food and plenty of tequila. It's a tiny place where the owners always make you feel welcome.
- Cody's- An Italian deli that sells amazing cheese, charcuterie, breads and antipasti. Never go there in a hurry, give yourself the luxury of time.
- Vaz - Fantastic Portuguese food and wine bar. Often has live music at the weekends
- Craft Bar - no food, but great Craft Beer and often does collaborations with Tamu.
- Cafe 520 - from handmade dumplings to huge plates of noodles, this tiny Chinese cafe is a great food place.
- Mi Tierra - Authentic South American Street food and grocery shop. The empanadas are seriously delicious and it is the only place I know that sells Inca Cola.
- Betty's Bake - Fridays are made for cake and Betty's Bakes sell tasty old school cakes right out their front garden.
- Twisty Pretzel - Romanian pretzels and baked good, made right in front of your eyes.
2023.05.22 18:10 iwaspoisoned-com Boston, Massachusetts - The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and Boston Inspectional Services Department are investigating an emerging Salmonella outbreak linked to Los Amigos Taqueria located at 366 Washi... #salmonella
 | The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and Boston Inspectional Services Department are investigating an emerging Salmonella outbreak linked to Los Amigos Taqueria located at 366 Washington Street in Brighton, affecting residents in the Brighton, Boston, and Greater Boston area. The BPHC urged residents who visited the Brighton location between May 12 and May 18 to monitor themselves for symptoms of Salmonella infection, including fever, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, and to contact a healthcare provider for an evaluation and testing if appropriate. submitted by iwaspoisoned-com to iwaspoisoned [link] [comments] According to the news, this location in Brighton was closed on May 18. Additionally, there was another location in West Roxbury, that had its license to operate suspended following an inspection on Friday, May 19. In case you are experiencing Salmonella symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care. Source: https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/local-restaurant-chain-has-2-boston-locations-shut-down-amid-investigation-into-salmonella-outbreak/KTI7PJCSO5G3BLZ6WJXK3LKPMU/ Read full report here |
2023.05.22 14:11 stonescoldtakes NFL Update: 05/15/2023 - 05/21/2023
Layout:
â Individual Team News + Stoneâs Cold Takes
â Miscellaneous/Other NFL News
â Restaurant of the Week - Green Bay
Arizona Cardinals:
Atlanta Falcons:
Baltimore Ravens:
Buffalo Bills:
Carolina Panthers:
Chicago Bears:
Cincinnati Bengals:
Cleveland Browns:
Dallas Cowboys:
Denver Broncos:
Detroit Lions:
Green Bay Packers:
Houston Texans:
Indianapolis Colts:
Jacksonville Jaguars:
Kansas City Chiefs:
Las Vegas Raiders:
Los Angeles Chargers:
Los Angeles Rams:
Miami Dolphins:
Minnesota Vikings:
New England Patriots:
New Orleans Saints:
New York Giants:
New York Jets:
Philadelphia Eagles:
Pittsburgh Steelers:
San Francisco 49ers:
Seattle Seahawks:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
Tennessee Titans:
Washington Commanders:
Miscellaneous/Other NFL News:
Restaurant of the Week: (Green Bay - Sammy's Pizza & Italian Restaurant)
I feel like good Italian food is just about unbeatable. This week from Green Bay where one may not be expecting to be getting good Italian, I give you Sammyâs Pizza & Italian Restaurant. Everything on the menu here is handmade and they have not changed the recipes since 1958. They have even brought in some machines that they use in from places like Rome. While their handmade pizza is their most popular thing I am sucker for some good gnocchi and here it will not disappoint! I prefer it with their homemade sausage but you cannot go wrong with their meatballs either. Another huge bonus is that it is located within 0.5 miles of the stadium making it an easy about 10 minute walk. They are open from 11am to 8pm on Sundays and 11am to 9pm every other day of the week. Now go get yourself some good Italian food and start planning your trip to go try this place.
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â Individual Team News + Stoneâs Cold Takes
â Miscellaneous/Other NFL News
â Restaurant of the Week - Green Bay
Arizona Cardinals:
- Released K Elliott Fry
- Signed:
- P Matt Haack
Atlanta Falcons:
- RBs Bijan Robinson and Tyler Algeier are getting along really well
- Matt Bergeron hasnât practiced much at guard and has never played the position in a game but will likely be there a lot going forward
Baltimore Ravens:
- Interesting fact that came out about the team never having drafted a wide receiver that made the Pro Bowl
- Will have joint practices with the Commanders
- QB Lamar Jackson considered joining another team but wants to finish what he started with Baltimore
- Signed:
- Sam Mustipher
- S Kareem Jackson
Buffalo Bills:
- WR DeAndre Hopkins is viewed by many as the missing piece here
- Plan to utilize TE Dalton Kincaid in a similar fashion to TE Travis Kelce
- QB Josh Allen will be throwing at George Kittleâs tight end university
Carolina Panthers:
- Cut WR Preston Williams and QB Jacob Eason
- Josh McCown says that the Panthers need to mold what QB Bryce Young does to the NFL
- Signed:
- TE Jordan Thomas
- WR Gary Jennings
Chicago Bears:
- WR Darnell Mooney is ready to âball outâ and that he will be âdisrespecting everybodyâ
- Will hold joint practices with the Colts
Cincinnati Bengals:
- WR Tee Higgins appreciates that QB Joe Burrow having his teammates back when it comes to their extensions
- Irv Smith is looking smooth according to Joe Burrow
- Currently working on an extension with QB Joe Burrow
- QB Joe Burrowâs foundation paid for mental health treatment expenses for 20 local families
Cleveland Browns:
- Hall of Fame RB Jim Brown passed away
- Have emerged as a team interested in RB Ezekiel Elliott
- Considered signing Melvin Ingram before trading for ZaâDarius Smith
- Signed:
- Chris Westry
Dallas Cowboys:
- Checked in on K Robbie Gould
- WR Michael Gallupâs knee was feeling sore all of last year
- To clarify, Micah Parsons is being considered a âpass-rushing linebackerâ
Denver Broncos:
- Justin Simmons excited to get the ball rolling with HC Sean Payton
- Hoping Javonte Williams is ready for training camp, currently he is doing extremely well
- Linked to Jadeveon Clowney
- Signed:
- QB Ben DiNucci
- RB Jacques Patrick
- Tyreik McAllister
Detroit Lions:
- C Frank Ragnow hopeful to be able to play through inoperable toe injury
- Signed:
- XFL kicker John Parker Romo
Green Bay Packers:
- Plan to keep LB Quay Walker âbusy in between snapsâ after two ejections last year
- Claimed T DJ Scaife off of waivers
- Whole playbook will be utilized with QB Jordan Love this year
- Released James Wiggins
- Signed:
- P Daniel Whelan
Houston Texans:
- EDGE Jadeveon Clowney said recently that it would be nice to return to the Texans
- Rookie Will Anderson Jr. is excited about position change
- Released TE Eric Tomlinson and placed DT Taylor Stallworth on the IR
- Signed:
- Jacob Martin to a 1-year deal
- CB Shaquill Griffin
Indianapolis Colts:
- Coach Reggie Wayne is expected to have a bigger voice this year for the Colts
- QB Gardner Minshew impressed with rookie QB Anthony Richardson
- Will hold joint practices with the Bears
Jacksonville Jaguars:
- QB Trevor Lawrence named a dark horse candidate for MVP
- Have talked to the Bengals about Jonah Williams
Kansas City Chiefs:
- DT Frank Clark wants to at least be the second highest player at his position
Las Vegas Raiders:
- WR Davante Adams spoke out against the current direction of the team but shortly followed it up praising the teamâs management
- Not expected that they will trade him
- WR Hunter Renfrow could be traded or a June 1st release
- Signed:
- G Greg Van Wroten
Los Angeles Chargers:
- Signed:
- DL Nick Williams to a 1-year deal
- Practice facility is set to open next spring in El Segundo
- JC Jackson is excited about the revenge game this year against the Patriots
Los Angeles Rams:
- Claimed DB Vincent Gray off of waivers
Miami Dolphins:
- Signed:
- T Cedric Ogbuehi
- T Isaiah Wynn
Minnesota Vikings:
- Top priority is to âput a ring onâ Danielle Hunter
- Looking more and more like the Vikings will cut RB Dalvin Cook
- Removed Dalvin Cook from twitter banner and put Alexander Mattison on it
New England Patriots:
- RB Ty Montgomery has a good chance here to be their 3rd down back
- QB Mac Jones is âenergizedâ by the opportunity to work with Bill OâBrien
- Waived Yodny Cajuste which cleared $2.7m in cap
- Waived Tyler Johnson as well
- Signed:
- Kristian Wilkerson
New Orleans Saints:
- RB Kendre Miller thinks he can do the same thing as Alvin Kamara for the Saints
- Working on a contract extension with DE Cameron Jordan
- TE Foster Moreau could participate in OTAs
- Expecting WR Michael Thomas back by training camp
- Signed:
- WR James Washington to a 1-year deal
New York Giants:
- Plan to hire Ryan Cowden to a role in their front office
- HC Brian Daboll initiated the trade to move up and get WR Jalin Hyatt
- Will bring back their classic blue uniforms in week 7
New York Jets:
- Former Jets RB Ty Johnson claims he was cut after getting a surgical procedure for his peck injury at the teamâs direction
- Meckhi Becton had some harsh criticism of Jets coaching staff saying they didnât listen to him about his injury to his right knee and how playing right tackle was affecting him
- This is the most excited though he has been about a season
- CB Sauce Gardner now has cleats with Jessica Alba on them
- Restructured Carl Lawsonâs contract to create $12.8m in cap space
- Claimed DB Javelin Guidry off of waivers
- DT Quinnen Williams is seeking between $25-30m per year on his next contract
Philadelphia Eagles:
- WR AJ Brown nearly struck by a car during charity bike ride
- He is working to become a complete WR
- Autism Foundation raised a record of $6.2m this year
- LB Nakobe Dean sees it as an opportunity to hunt in the 2023 season
- QB Jalen Hurts just got motivated by his new contract
- RT Lane Johnson says he is officially cleared 3 months after adductor surgery
Pittsburgh Steelers:
- Teams were very open about telling QB Kenny Pickett that they took him off their draft boards due to hand size
- Released CB Ahkello Witherspoon
- Claimed DE Manny Jones off of waivers
- Signed:
- QB Mitch Trubisky to a 3-year deal
- XFL WR Hakeem Butler
- QB Mason Rudolph
San Francisco 49ers:
- LB Fred Warner still believes defense win championships
- A lot of praise for QB Trey Lance from coach Christensen
- He has retooled his throwing motion
- RB Christian McCaffrey said that the trade was the best thinking that has happened to him
- Leviâs Stadium is expected to be awarded the 2026 Super Bowl
- QB Trey Lance will be throwing at George Kittleâs tight end university
Seattle Seahawks:
- View WR Jaxson Smith-Njigba as a slot receiver
- Signed:
- DE Mario Edwards Jr.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
- UDFA WR Kade Warner has a lot of confidence in his intelligence heading into camp
- Supposedly were targeting LB Jack Campbell in the draft
Tennessee Titans:
- Had an intense workout pushing sleds this week
- Signed:
- TE Alizé Mack to a 2-year deal
Washington Commanders:
- Brian Davisâ company is suing Bank of America, the firm handling the sale of the team
- HC Ron Rivera wins Horrigan Award for his professional dealings with the media
- Will have joint practices with the Ravens
- CB Emmanuel Forbes has immediately impressed at practice
- Will not face penalties stemming from the tampering allegations involving Andrew Luck
Miscellaneous/Other NFL News:
- William Jackson III says he is at 100% and that he has heard from multiple teams
- Tom Brady and the CEO of Fanatics met with the top quarterbacks from this years draft
- This upcoming week there will be another vote on the potential to flex Thursday Night Football games
- Free Agent CB Chris Harris hoping to joining a team poised to make a Super Bowl run
- Former QB Alex Smith questions whether defensive coaches can develop young quarterbacks
- Former QB Matt Ryan not shutting any doors but excited for the opportunity as an analyst
- Many are worried about Sunday Ticket after the NBA Playoff fiasco on YoutubeTV
- Pat McAfee show is headed to ESPN starting in the fall
- NFLPA still looking into whether David Canter offered inducements to team executives who draft his clients
- Two officials are leaving the league
- Many NFL GMs believe that RB Ezekiel Elliott has lost a step
- Peacock is getting an exclusive playoff game and an exclusive game in Week 16 when the Bills take on the Chargers
- Ndamukong Suh is in no hurry to sign because he has no desire to be in training camp
Restaurant of the Week: (Green Bay - Sammy's Pizza & Italian Restaurant)
I feel like good Italian food is just about unbeatable. This week from Green Bay where one may not be expecting to be getting good Italian, I give you Sammyâs Pizza & Italian Restaurant. Everything on the menu here is handmade and they have not changed the recipes since 1958. They have even brought in some machines that they use in from places like Rome. While their handmade pizza is their most popular thing I am sucker for some good gnocchi and here it will not disappoint! I prefer it with their homemade sausage but you cannot go wrong with their meatballs either. Another huge bonus is that it is located within 0.5 miles of the stadium making it an easy about 10 minute walk. They are open from 11am to 8pm on Sundays and 11am to 9pm every other day of the week. Now go get yourself some good Italian food and start planning your trip to go try this place.
2023.05.20 22:42 Relative-Leather-272 restaurant delivery?
do any asian/mexican restaurants in los alamos do delivery?
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2023.05.20 21:04 LifeCracker We Tried the NEW MENU at a Disney World Mexican Restaurant. Is It a Hit or a Miss?
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2023.05.20 15:48 Ordinary_City1464 Best Restaurant on Cabrillo Boulevard?
Hereâs a list of the restaurants starting from the Bird Refuge to the HarboShoreline:
(Los Platos Way) Stella Marieâs
(Cabrillo Boulevard) Reunion Kitchen + Drink Costa Kitchen (MarMonte hotel) Cafe Lido (MarMonte hotel) Convivo (SB Inn hotel) Cafe Los Arcos (Hilton hotel) The Roundhouse (Hilton hotel) The Set (Hilton hotel) SB FisHouse Flor De Maiz Oku Bluewater Grill Jeannineâs Chads Toma
(Stearns Warf) SB Shellfish Company Moby Dick Char West Longboards The Harbor Restaurant
(Shoreline) Hotdog Mini Mart (harbor parking lot) Breakwater Anchor Rose Brophy Brothers Sushi Go Go On The Alley Shoreline Beach Cafe
After listing all these I find it hard to pick a best of the beach restaurant. Reunion, Flor De Maiz, SB FisHouse and Convivo are all incredible and I could order anything off the menu at these places and be so happy. I think Brophys may have the best view, but Shoreline has the only service on the sand. What is your favorite of the above listed? (Did I miss something on Cabrillo/Shoreline?)
Do you have a favorite meal at one of these places?
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(Los Platos Way) Stella Marieâs
(Cabrillo Boulevard) Reunion Kitchen + Drink Costa Kitchen (MarMonte hotel) Cafe Lido (MarMonte hotel) Convivo (SB Inn hotel) Cafe Los Arcos (Hilton hotel) The Roundhouse (Hilton hotel) The Set (Hilton hotel) SB FisHouse Flor De Maiz Oku Bluewater Grill Jeannineâs Chads Toma
(Stearns Warf) SB Shellfish Company Moby Dick Char West Longboards The Harbor Restaurant
(Shoreline) Hotdog Mini Mart (harbor parking lot) Breakwater Anchor Rose Brophy Brothers Sushi Go Go On The Alley Shoreline Beach Cafe
After listing all these I find it hard to pick a best of the beach restaurant. Reunion, Flor De Maiz, SB FisHouse and Convivo are all incredible and I could order anything off the menu at these places and be so happy. I think Brophys may have the best view, but Shoreline has the only service on the sand. What is your favorite of the above listed? (Did I miss something on Cabrillo/Shoreline?)
Do you have a favorite meal at one of these places?
2023.05.19 04:23 Agirlinathensga Garfia's
While I know that Winterville is not Athens, it is still in Clarke Co so I hope it's okay to post this. Garfia's is the new Mexican restaurant that went in where Wok Star used to be. They had a soft opening on Monday and were slammed, which is awesome. We got food and everyone loved everything they got, even my very picky 7 y/o nephew. Prices are inline with La Parilla and other Mexican restaurants. Kids meals are $6.75 and I think they have 6 or so to choose from. They also have a "BAR". It's just beer and wine but, they have beers on tap and in the bottle. I know they have Los Bravos and Dos Equis and I think Bud Light. The interior has been completely remodeled and they have 11 booths inside and some tables outside as well. Y'all should go give it try when you can. They are still working out the quinks but it was really good.
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