Tottenham Hotspur vs. West Ham United
Not the result we were looking for, is the kindest way to put it.
Virgin Atlantic Premium, JFK → LHR
The experience in JFK with stops at the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse and the Capital One Lounge in JFK ahead of Flight VS10 to LHR.
Delta, JFK → MEX, MEX → JFK
No upgrades to First Class on these flights (will have to make do with Comfort+, the horror) but it wouldn’t have made a difference for lounge access anyway as MEX is basically considered domestic for that purpose. No matter, I finally got to have a (mini) bagel from Ess-a-bagel at the Capital One Lounge in JFK on the way out and got to experience a la carte dining at the American Express Centurion Lounge in MEX.
Hilton Mexico City Reforma
If you asked for my thoughts on my stay at the Hilton Mexico City Reforma | @hiltonmexicocityreforma based only on the first two nights, my response would have been “mid”.
Secretaría De Educación Pública
Spent the final morning in Mexico City exploring the Secretaría De Educación Pública (Edificio Anexo) | @gobmexico - in particular, the murals painted by Diego Rivera.
Handshake Speakeasy
A totally unexpected, unplanned, fortuitous visit to Handshake Speakeasy | @handshake_bar, 50 Best’s No.1 North America's 50 Best Bars 2025 and No.1 The World's 50 Best Bars 2024 (it dropped to second in 2025). This was a fantastic experience.
CDMX Food & Drinks
A wonderful long weekend eating and drinking my way through Mexico City.
Museo Frida Kahlo
The life and times of Frida Kahlo at the Museo Frida Kahlo | @museofridakahlo, the house she and her husband Diego Rivera once inhabited.
CDMX Sights
Mexico City, as seen on a Sunday run up and down a mostly car-free Paseo de la Reforma.
Teotihuacán
Some steps were gotten while touring Teotihuacán | @teotihuacan.oficial. Also, some steps were climbed.
Chapultepec Castle
The artworks and exhibits inside Chapultepec Castle | @museodehistoria, aka their National History Museum.