Infinite thanks are truly insufficient for all of the kindnesses Pilar bestowed on me during my stay in her home. She made me feel like part of her family from the very first day. I stayed with her for a month, and I miss her terribly. She was extraordinarily generous with her time and her resources. She took me all over the town Coyocan, and Mexico City, and made sure I would be able to navigate those places safely and confidently on my own. She took me on side trips, to markets, and on public transportation. She introduced me to her family and friends. She taught me how to make Chilaqueles. We even took a dance class together! (I am very bad, and Pilar is VERY good, but we laughed a lot.) And she set up a painting studio for me in her sunroom, and we painted together in the evenings, and laughed and sang along with her tapes of Italian love songs, and Mexican classics.
I love Pilar, I love the people of Mexico, I love the town of Coyoacan, I love Mexico City, I love the colors, I love the architecture and history, and I love the sunshine. I had never been to Mexico City before and took a giant leap of faith, with this whole trip and was well rewarded. I keep calling it my "dumb luck" tour, but that is primarily thanks to such a wonderful hostess. I would wholeheartedly reccomend you stay with Pilar.