In order to stop making weekly runs to fill up small gas bottles, we did what is normal here and had a big tank installed on the roof. A friend recommended their “gas guy” and we were surprised, but happy, to see him show up with a crew of five. … Read More
Día del Niño
Día del Niño is one of those pleasant holidays they have here in Mexico that doesn’t exist in the States. Here it includes some local festivities, lots of junk food, and maybe some small toys. Here in San Miguel there was a free Lucha Libre match in Plaza Civica, with … 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.