You knew it was only a matter of time. Despite my misgivings, there was no way that there wouldn’t be a rescue living in this house. I fought the good fight for many years, but in the end we all knew I didn’t stand a chance. Zazu (name came along … Read More
Burning Judas
It’s a pretty relaxed vibe around here right now. The town itself sort of invites that. A lot of walking around, peeking in shops, sitting in the plazas. It’s hard to be in a hurry over anything in San Miguel. I caught up to the kids as they walked home … Read More
Swimming in SMA
Some things never change. These should hold plants, but for now they just hold socks. Ouest joined a swim team. She’s obviously a very strong swimmer, but it’s fun to see her improve as she gets technique instructions for the first time. The pool is about five miles outside of … Read More
Walking Around SMA
Not a lot to talk about. Just pics from our walks around town over a couple of days. I love the metal doors, each a different size, some with opening windows, some not, and each with the smoothest and quietest hinges. A little catwalk leads over to the “bonus” room … Read More
Shade Trees
Huge trees grow out through the walls of buildings and shade the entire neighborhood. Tacos al Pastor. It’s nice to land in a place with good pastor tacos all over the place. This place serves up a 1/2 kilo (1.1 pounds), with about two dozen tortillas, onions, cilantro, and two … Read More
Move-In Day
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
Land-ing
We spent a couple of weeks in Portland, visiting with Grammy, walking her dog, running errands, meeting with caretakers, and trying to squeeze in some other typical Portland fun, too. Grammy is doing great right now and feeling much better knowing we’ll be back within range for a while. Racking … Read More