Last week, I was at the Wikimedia+Libraries convention in Mexico City, where a pressing theme was the battle against disinformation. Notably, Elon Musk was a topic of concern, especially with his public discouragement of donations to Wikipedia.

Fast forward to today at the Political Tech Summit in Berlin, and it's a similar story. Numerous speakers have cited Musk as a fountainhead of hate and disinformation.

Lots of people are talking about him, I guess this is what he wants.

#WikiLibCon25 #PoliticalTechSummit #ElonMusk

These folk dancers in Mexico City remind me of Morris dancers. For those who don't know, Morris dancing is a vibrant English folk dance characterized by rhythmic stepping and choreographed moves, performed by dancers clad in costumes adorned with bell pads.

#MexicoCity #FolkDancing #CDMX #WikiLibCon25 #Mexico #MorrisDancing #MorrisDancers

Just wrapped up a brilliant nine-day stint in Mexico City for the Wikimedia+Libraries Convention 2025. The conference was not only well-organised but also packed with fascinating talks and attendees. It was great to catch up with familiar faces and equally fantastic to meet some inspiring new ones. Beyond the conference, Mexico City itself was a revelation. Its vastness meant that I've only just begun to uncover its many layers. I stayed in three different Airbnbs across various neighbourhoods, each brimming with its own character. Stay tuned for more posts where I'll share insights into the local culture and public transport.

#WikiLibCon25 #ConferenceTravel #FyingHome #MexicoCity #CDMX #BritishAirways #BA242 #Mexico

I enjoyed a brilliant spin around Mexico City on a municipal rental bike. The deal? Just 123 MXN (around €5.70) for a full day, with rides up to 45 minutes included in the price. Pushed my luck slightly and rode for 45 minutes and 15 seconds, landing a minor overage fee of 22.41 MXN (about €1). Absolutely worth it for the freedom to explore the city.

#SharedBikes #MexicoCity #WikiLibCon25 #ConferenceTravel #BikeShare #Ecobici #CDMX #BikeRide #BikeFriendly #RentalBike

Today, I experienced the Cablebús Line 2 in Mexico City alongside @eta_kivilih. This cable car route provides a striking aerial view of Iztapalapa, a bustling district known for its dense population. Gliding at about 20 km/h, the journey offers a serene escape from the usual urban congestion, presenting a scenic panorama of the city below. All this for just 7 pesos per ride—a small price for such a unique perspective.

#MexicoCity #WikiLibCon25 #CDMX #Cablebús #CableCar #Iztapalapa #Mexico

Enjoying a few quiet moments on my Airbnb roof terrace on my final day in Mexico City.

#ConferenceTravel #Airbnb #RoofTerrace #MexicoCity #CDMX #Condesa #WikiLibCon25

My Airbnb has a sophisticated Breville espresso machine, which I’ve never used before. After reading some instructions online, I managed to get it working, but the results weren’t exactly a triumph. The coffee didn’t brew properly, leaving me with a wet sludge in the portafilter and not enough liquid in the cup. Clearly, my technique needs some improvement.

#ConferenceTravel #Airbnb #Coffee #Espresso #Breville #WikiLibCon25 #MexicoCity

W for Wiki (red circle around me with my red backpack)

#WikiLibCon25 #NationalAutonomous UniversityOfMexico #MexicoCity #DronePhoto