Mexico City. Second Installment. Frida and Diego's

Museo Frida Kahlo

We couldn't visit Mexico City without a visit to Frida Kaho's Blue House. She grew up in this house, and then later, lived their with Diego Rivera. It's in a beautiful old neighborhood.

(The second installment on our trip to Mexico City. Links are at the bottom of this post.)

The Amigos. We are friends and all traveled to Mexico City together

a photograph of Frida, hangs in her home.

Oh how that blue sets off the greens in the inner courtyard!

Diego's bedroom. 

 Also, Leon Troksy's room, when he was in exile. (Not at the same time!) Diego died here, a few years after Frida's death.

Their kitchen

Frida's studio

Frida's Studio

Frida's Studio

And her self portrait mirror and her wheel chair....

Frida's day bedroom. Notice the mirror on the bed canopy.
And her death mask on the bed.

Frida wore this body cast.

Frida's shoe.She had polio as a child and needed leg support

Frida's shoe

One of Frida's necklaces. amazing!

Another view of the Blue House

Me and my husband, Don, in Frida and Diego's courtyard.

See the first installment of our trip to Mexico here. I'll share more of our trip in my next post. But meanwhile, here are the links so you can plan your trip!

Mexico City
The Red Tree House B&B, Condesa (FANTASTIC)
Merotoro restaurant, Condesa (very good)
Museo del Palacia de Bellas Artes (murals. amazing. do not miss)
Soumaya Museum (incredible collection. do not miss)
La Capital restaurant, Condesa (we ate there twice)
Museo National de Antopologia  (all day venture, with lunch on the patio. do not miss)
Museo Frida Kahlo Casa Azul (Frida and Diego's house. duh, do not miss. make advance reservations)
Museo Diego Rivera Anahuacalli (amazing building. architect: Rivera)
Murals de Diego Rivera Secretary of Education Building (Diego fans do not miss)

Netouring with guide Kuny. (Private tour and bus)

Puebla

Mesones Sacristia  (small hotel, perfect location, with excellent food)

Talavera de la Reyna (gorgeous quality talavera pottery-there's a factory nearby, but it's closed on Sundays)

Museo Amparo (ultra-modern museum with great upstairs cafe view)

Hotel Royale (Azotea ~3rd floor for drinks and the view)

St Maria Tonatzintla cathedral (like no other you've ever seen!)

Manos de la Tierra (jewelry store)

Carlos Rivero Tours (tour guide and transportation)