Anatomy, mole and football

Days in México: 106

This past week I would probably rate as a 6 out of 10. I wasn't feeling great after it started with a trip to the hospital but it wasn't too bad in the end.

On Wednesday after school  I went to the World Trade Center to see an exhibition called 'Our Body, The Universe Within.' It is about anatomy and showcases all the bones and muscles in the human body as well as organs. The website provides an interesting explanation;

'This educational and scholarly exhibition is made possible by the unique method to preserve the bodies; often referred to as “polymer impregnation” or “plastination,” a process that replaces the body’s water and fat with reactive plastics.  Polymer preservation is a relatively new method of preservation whereby the bodily fluids are replaced by liquid and is then hardened to create a solid, durable anatomic specimen that will last indefinitely.'

'The process leaves even the finest, most delicate tissue structures virtually intact, down to the microscopic level, making the process invaluable for medical study. The organs are actually IDENTICAL to their pre-preservation state. The plastic is initially pliable, enabling the bodies to be placed in many different life-like positions, and then hardens after infusion. The specimens are completely dry and odorless.'

This means that everything in the exhibition, all of the models and specimens were once living people that are now in a special plastic. I was really creeped out once I found out because it was like walking around a cemetery but being able to see the people who were once living. It was a great if you were interested in the components of the human body or were studying human biology but it wouldn't be interesting for the general public. 

I wasn't allowed to take photos so the photos below are from the official website at: http://www.ourbodytheuniversewithin.net/index.html 

A skeleton with the muscles coming off it

A lung

For lunch during the week I tried mole (pronounced 'moley') which is a savoury sauce with chili and chocolate in it. I really liked the mole and it was a bit spicy but it was served on chicken with rice and avocado which was a nice accompaniment with it. 

The mole is on the chicken

Saturday was the Champions League grand final for football (soccer.) The two teams playing in the final were Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid. My family supports Real Madrid so I borrowed a jersey from papá and now I supporter them as well. Real ended up winning 4-1 in the second lot of overtime which made it a really good game to watch. It was my first ever soccer game that I have watched from start to end and it was pretty good.