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I arrived

in Mexico City

around 7 a.m.

super early.

I was so

tired

I had to sit down on the sidewalk

and rest for a little bit.

I was so hungry

because I took the night bus.

So, I knew exactly

what I needed.

Avocado toast.

My favorite

with a beautiful view.

I waited

around

until it was time for me to check in at

my Airbnb.

I booked

an Airbnb

in the center

of town.

I pushed the elevator button

and rode all the way up to floor

number 30.

I love elevators.

with mirrors.

I walked down the hallway

all the way to my apartment.

I put in the security code

they sent me through Airbnb.

I walked in and the first thing I did

was take off my shoes.

Always.

The first thing I do when going into an

apartment

or home is to take off my shoes.

The apartment's kitchen

was small but beautiful with a big sink,

a nice blender,

and a little stove.

No oven, though.

That was a drawback.

But the refrigerator was big and so was

the living room.

I loved the big windows where I could

sit down and work.

I think sunlight is super important to

have a happy life.

If you work in dark spaces,

you can feel sad

often. That's why I love big windows

like here.

Another part that I loved was the

balcony.

It was small and cozy,

perfect for reading a book in the

morning or afternoon. I loved the

apartment. I was going to stay here for

1 month.

So, I was really happy. I chose a nice

apartment.

You can see so much from the 30th floor.

People dancing,

people walking,

and we were right next to the monument

in Mexico City.

To me, the bathroom is one of the most

important parts.

It just has to be clean.

That's it. But this one went above and

beyond my expectations

with a clean toilet,

a big sink, cups for toiletries

like toothpaste or soap.

a space to keep things like my hairbrush

or a blow dryer.

And the shower was just beautiful. The

pressure

was very strong,

which is hard to find sometimes in

Mexico.

And in general, it was just a clean

bathroom,

which I love. After checking in,

I looked for a place to have lunch.

I found a beautiful vegan restaurant

and I ordered the burrito, the burger,

and the guacamole.

And it was all above and beyond my

expectations.

I loved that meal. I couldn't believe it

was all vegan.

No meat,

no dairy,

nothing. I saw this big palm tree that

had flowers growing around it.

I went back home

and rested for a little bit before

heading to the gym.

Yes, this place also has a gym

with treadmills

and spinning machines,

rowing machines.

A big space to work out.

Kettle bells of all different shapes and

sizes.

Classic dumbbells, of course,

benches to use,

and even a fancy ski erometer,

a punching bag.

And then you walk upstairs

and go past the bathroom,

the spa, and the sauna,

and you will find my favorite part, the

pool.

It was a magnificent pool.

The water was actually warm.

And the view was stunning.

After working out, I love going for a

dip in the pool,

relaxing on the little couches,

and enjoying the view.

I always keep my bag with me. Always

packed with a water bottle and some

goggles

and a swim cap because it was mandatory

to wear one when you swam in this pool.

I've always thought I look so silly

with goggles and a swim cap,

but it's so refreshing to swim after

working out. They even had a jacuzzi

to

relax in after with lots and lots of

bubbles everywhere. Can you tell me

about a place you went that had such a

beautiful view? Where was it? And when

did you go?

After working out and swimming.

I went to get sushi

at my favorite place downtown.

I got the aua chile sushi

and a tostada with tuna and avocado.

Something about me is that I don't eat

the full sushi roll.

I take bites.

I know it's wrong,

but I enjoy it more that way.

What about you?

Do you eat your sushi rolls in one bite

or two? Finally,

after a long and

tiring day, I was craving something

sweet. So, I walked downtown. I found a

crispy cream that luckily was still

open. I ordered a coffee and six donuts.

One of them was a Harry Potter Ravenclaw

donut.

It was blueberry

and delicious.

Another one was brownie flavored.

Another one was apple cinnamon. And the

last one was pumpkin spice. And then it

was definitely time for bed.

The next day, I ordered takeout,

some green enchiladas

and red enchiladas.

I like to start my day by walking around

the park,

to breathe in the fresh air

around the trees,

and get my daily intake of sunlight.

I saw some kitties hugging each other

under a chair

and I found an Italian restaurant

just around the corner. So I stopped to

eat some salad.

The salad had pears

and lettuce

with goat cheese

and nuts.

The view was also very nice.

I stopped by a little store that was

selling dried fruit.

And I love dried fruit.

So I bought some dried pineapple. And in

the evening, I walked around town in

search for something to eat for dinner.

Eating constantly, I know.

But I did find my next favorite

restaurant,

El Camaron Buchon,

and I ordered some shrimp tacos.

A little while after

it began to rain,

so I had to buy an umbrella. It was a

big purple umbrella, perfect for the

unexpected

changes in weather. Mexico City can be

dry one second

and then raining cats and dogs the next.

The next day, I made myself an avocado

toast with eggs and a strawberry and

banana smoothie, my absolute favorite

breakfast. I walked around downtown

Mexico City to show you some different

coffee shops,

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restaurants,

clothing stores,

and department shops in general that you

can find in downtown Mexico City.

Walking downtown

eventually led me to arriving at the

library.

It's a famous library in Mexico City

that has all different types of books.

I had to go through security. I walked

down the entrance.

Here you can see the infinite amount of

shelves of books.

Is there a library like this where you

live?

Do you enjoy going to libraries?

Just outside of the library, I found a

little stand in Chinatown.

So, I bought some spring rolls.

with sweet sauce and soy sauce. We also

got a little bow bread.

I'm so excited to actually try one of

these in China for dinner. I was craving

something with lots of condiments and

spices.

What food should I eat that has lots of

condiments and spices?

I went to an Arabic restaurant. I got

some falafles,

hok

pita bread, and I can't remember what

the last thing was. If you know, tell me

in the comments.

It was so yummy.

I couldn't stop eating and dipping my

pita bread into every single dish.

The next day, my stomach hurt a little

bit, so I ordered a banana smoothie

with kefir and yogurt.

The view was very nice because we were

surrounded by trees.

That day, I had plans

to get a tooth gem.

I had always wanted one, so I went to

get one. It was really cute while it

lasted

because it didn't last long.

It lasted me about

24 hours.

I forgot that I wear

a retainer.

So, my retainer

didn't fit

with the tooth gem. What a waste of

money, right?

But to cheer myself up,

I went to eat my favorite kind of food,

Thai and Vietnamese food. It was so

good.

It brought back so many memories from

Thailand and Vietnam.

Obviously,

not the same, but close. I ordered a

boni sandwich

and I saved room

for our second meal

which was tacos vivilia. It had so much

cheese and grease. I used so many

napkins.

I always use a lot of napkins. I am a

little bit of a messy eater.

What about you?

Are you a messy eater?

Do you use lots of napkins, too? On my

last day in Mexico City,

I wanted to go eat at a Chinese buffet.

It had everything

from fried food to different types of

meat to vegetables,

sweets, and even salads.

And I went to the mall for my last meal.

This was my trip in Mexico City.

I really hope you enjoyed this video.

and let me know what new words you

learned from this comprehensible

input vlog.

I would really appreciate if you would

leave a like on this video so more

people can see these videos and learn

English as well.

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
comprehensible /ˌkɒmprɪˈhensɪbl/ B2	adjective - able to be understood
arrived /əˈraɪvd/ A2	verb - to reach a destination
tired /ˈtaɪərd/ A1	adjective - needing sleep
hungry /ˈhʌŋɡri/ A1	adjective - feeling the need to eat
exactly /ɪɡˈzæktli/ A2	adverb - precisely
favorite /ˈfeɪvərɪt/ A2	adjective - most liked
beautiful /ˈbjuːtɪfl/ A2	adjective - pleasing to the senses
booked /bʊkt/ A2	verb - to reserve
pushed /pʊʃt/ A2	verb - to apply force to move something away
elevators /ˈelɪveɪtərz/ A2	noun - a platform for moving between floors
walked /wɔːkt/ A1	verb - to move on foot
security /sɪˈkjʊərɪti/ B1	noun - protection
kitchen /ˈkɪtʃɪn/ A1	noun - a room for cooking
drawback /ˈdrɔːbæk/ B2	noun - a disadvantage
windows /ˈwɪndoʊz/ A1	noun - openings in a wall for light
sunlight /ˈsʌnlaɪt/ A2	noun - light from the sun
balcony /ˈbælkəni/ A2	noun - a platform extending from a building
vegan /ˈviːɡən/ B1	adjective - not eating any animal products

Key Grammar Structures

• I was so tired I had to sit down on the sidewalk and rest for a little bit.

  ➔ Past Perfect + Past Simple

  ➔ The sentence uses "was so tired" (Past Perfect) to describe a state before the action "had to sit down" (Past Simple).

• I knew exactly what I needed.

  ➔ Modal Verb (knew) for Certainty

  ➔ The modal verb "knew" is used to express absolute certainty about the speaker's need.

• I was going to stay here for 1 month.

  ➔ Future in the Past (was going to)

  ➔ The phrase "was going to" is used to describe a planned future action from a past perspective.

• I think sunlight is super important to have a happy life.

  ➔ Infinitive of Purpose

  ➔ The infinitive "to have" is used to express the purpose of sunlight in achieving a happy life.

• I always keep my bag with me.

  ➔ Present Simple for Habits

  ➔ The Present Simple "always keep" is used to describe a habitual action.

• I couldn't believe it was all vegan.

  ➔ Modal Verb (couldn't) for Past Ability/Belief

  ➔ The modal verb "couldn't" is used to express the speaker's inability to believe something in the past.

• I used so many napkins.

  ➔ Emphatic Structure with "So"

  ➔ The word "so" is used to emphasize the large quantity of napkins used.

• I am a little bit of a messy eater.

  ➔ Comparative Adjective with "a little bit"

  ➔ The phrase "a little bit of" is used to modify the adjective "messy" in a comparative sense.