We arrived at the Notaria where we were met by our real estate agent, the owner of the house, and a translator who is in charge of reading every word of about a four page document in both Spanish and English. It was very straightforward, and only a couple minor … Read More
North of the Border
We spent a couple of weeks in San Miguel getting to know the town better, finding some edge of town places to stretch our legs, get the kids in Spanish school, find them some friends and activities, and look for a place to live. Most days were pretty full. The … Read More
El Señor de la Conquista
It can sometimes feel like every day is a holiday or a demonstration in Mexico. El Señor de la Conquista. Some 450 years ago a statue of Jesus was made in the region. Two Franciscan friars were killed while carrying it here. The statue was eventually recovered and altered a … Read More
The Bugs of SMA
El vocho—the beetle—is alive and well in San Miguel de Allende. I love them. I know their distinctive sound and can hear them coming a block away, and I can’t resist raising the camera every time I see one.
The Amazing Race
Door and draft stoppers. Wandering through houses is actually pretty fun. Especially in these older downtown areas where homes have been around a long time, have gone through countless renovations and additions/subtractions over the years, and you just never know what you’ll find behind the next door. “Oh, wow, a … Read More