My time in Malinalco sadly has come to an end and I am back in La ciudad de México (CDMX). I still have several unfinished drawings that I am working on, so you will still get to see some more of my impressions of that little Pueblo Mágico.
I feel so much better this time around in CDMX than 3 weeks ago, as I am now able to converse somewhat in Spanish after studying every day, and I am also better used to the altitude and air pollution. So I spend my days walking around enjoying the sun, eating a lot of street food, and I have been visiting one art museum per day.
I have already planned a whole series of drawings inspired by the capital, but those have to wait until I am back in Iceland next week . Unfortunately I’ll be leaving Mexico earlier than planned as a job opportunity came up, so it will be back to grown up life for now. But I will most certainly be back in this fascinating and inspiring country. Until then I am looking forward to my 4 day stopover in NYC next week. Never been, don´t know what to expect.
Meanwhile on the streets of Malinalco during one of my late afternoon walks.
Melanie Franz 
The time does fly, doesn’t it? I’ve enjoyed your watercolors of Mexico. Have fun in NYC – spring is a good time to visit. All the flowering trees in Central Park will be blooming! I also think Ellis Island is worth the trip. Many people from diverse backgrounds came through there and the museum presents a good spotlight on their travails.
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Yes, I feel like I got here yesterday. So it feels kinda weird to leave. Great to hear you enjoyed the drawings. It gave me a total different perspective of looking at things and I think I improved slightly. So some mission accomplished! 😊 Thank you for the NYC tip. I didn’t think of the island. Will put it on my itinerary. I’m quite excited now as it was a spontaneous decision to stop over there.
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You might want to publish a book of your paintings:
Dog portraits of Mexico.
😉
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I like the idea! 🙂 I will keep it in mind and definitely draw more dogs!
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Great idea. Let me know when you find an agent. I need one. 😉
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How did New York go? I envy your first time discovery.
(First time I went was in 1979!)
OMG
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I was super positive suprised by it. I somehow expected I would not like it because big city, but now I really would like to go back there. I especially liked the Met and the MoMA. They were quite incredible.
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Met and MOMA? We are so on the same wavelength. 🙂
I try to “do” at least one whenever I go. I love that city very much.
Glad you enjoyed the big apple.
Tschüss
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