You should go check out the Biblioteca Infantil–the children’s library in Xochimilco. Katie would probably love it. Some of the stuff might be too young for her, but it’s a beautiful building designed by Oaxacan artist Francisco Toledo. And Xochimilco’s a great neighborhood, much quieter than the city center with little cobblestoned streets. To get there, just walk up Porfirio Diaz until you get to the busy periphery road, cross the periphery, go up the stairs, and you’re in Xochimilco. Then keep heading straight and 10-15 minutes later you’ll be at the Biblioteca infantil. If in doubt, ask–there are always senoras making memelas or quesedillas on the side of the road.

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