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The Mexico Diaries: Part 2- Taking the Capital

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James Hutton continues his journey in Mexico City, where he awaits Canada versus Mexico on Thursday as Estadio Azteca.

Saturday March 26th - 10:13 PM

As the plane began its descent over Mexico City the sun blinded me as I looked out the window. Mountains surrounded the valley we were destined to land in. As we neared the airport, and drew closer to the world below, us tiny tin rooftops began to scatter themselves among the green leafed trees. With each passing minute the roofs grew in higher and higher density until the only trees left could be seen where people had chosen not to build houses.