Kate’s travelogue

The Hardest Working Boy in Boat Business uploaded on 2 August 2008

For nearly two hours, this young man piloted our trajinera along the waters of Xochimilco's Floating Gardens

Silver Vendor uploaded on 2 August 2008

While floating along the waters of Xochimilco Gardens, this vendor hopped on board and was willing to bargain

Mariachi for Hire uploaded on 1 August 2008

At Xochimilco, musicians are available to serenade your group for a fee. They float along the canals looking for opportunities

uploaded on 1 August 2008

Two charcoal stoves float on the deck of a tiny boat in Xochimilco Gardens. The vendor is grilling corn on the cob that will be smeared with mayonnaise before serving. Corn tortillas are warming in the metal tub

Xochimilco Birthday Celebration uploaded on 1 August 2008

Large family celebrations call for more than one boat -- participants climb from one boat to another

Love Boat uploaded on 1 August 2008

Floating Gardens of Xochimilco - Mexico

uploaded on 1 August 2008

Snack Vendor uploaded on 1 August 2008

Candied apples and potato chips for sale at the Floating Gardens of Xochimilco

uploaded on 1 August 2008

Hot Chocolate & Churros at Churrería El Moro in Mexico City

uploaded on 1 August 2008

At Churrería El Moro in Mexico City, chefs deep fry huge coils of pastry dough and cut the rings into serving size portions. Each churro stick is dipped in granulated sugar before they are served with a cup of hot chocolate.