A view from the top

Mexico city is flat. Very flat.

It's also the largest city in the world, in terms of its urban sprawl.
To get some perspective, I decided to take a trip to the observation deck of El Torre Americano Latino (The Latin American Tower)37 floors up was ample height to remedy this problem of persepctive, and was worth the hefty $5 entrance fee (you can eat lunch here for $2)

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There are huge sprawling markets on the edge of central historico where you can buy almost anything - I got lost in a multicoloured sea of sunglasses, dvds, shoes, candy, sweaters and mexican wrestling dolls.



I also went on a crazy journey deep into the heart of the 'electonics district', an area that feels about the size of Sydney CBD (Though im sure it cant be!) I wanted to buy a good pair of headphones but I was soon swampped in a neon jungle, trying to just find a way out by the end! I made it out with some headphones, my wallet and all limbs intact! Its actually pretty cool but not necessary a pleasant shopping experience.



I got offered a job by the ownner of my hostel, who is opening a restaurant underneath the hostel in about two weeks. He wants me to work as a waiter and also do some dj'ing in the lounge/bar of the new establishment. It would be pretty cool but I dont know if I should stop traveling after such a short amount of time.



Im starting to tire a bit of the city, mainly due to the air polltion which makes my throat hurt. Im thinking of leaving Mexico city in a few days.