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I can’t believe I am still trying to write the blogs from our 3-week trip to Mexico and Florida! We have been home for almost one month. These next few blogs actually have boats and water in them. When we … Continued
Seven full days in San Miguel, but nine blogs to describe it. Overkill? No, not at all. We managed to fill every day with something fun or interesting or both. I can see how San Miguel has even more to offer … Continued
San Miguel is filled with striking examples of Neoclassical and Neo-Gothic architecture from colonial periods. Given more time, it would have been especially nice to take an “architectural walking tour” and learn more about styles and construction. But it does not really … Continued
Monday’s planned activity was another tour combing walking, history, culture, and food. The four of us would be taking the “Taste of San Miguel” tour. We chose the Downtown San Miguel Tour, “a guided 3½ hour food and city walking … Continued
All four of us awoke on Sunday with a feeling of excitement in the air. We were going on a tour of Cañada de la Virgen pyramid and archaeological zone with Coyote Canyon Adventures about 25 kilometers west of San Miguel de … Continued
Everyday is “market day”in San Miguel. There are markets all over the city and they are a feast for the eyes, the nose, and the mouth. Saturday is a special day– Tianguis Organico de San Miguel de Allende (TOSMA) is the … Continued
The title is a real stretch; I realize that. I am combining two aspects of our visit to San Miguel and that’s the only title that came to mind. We will see if it makes any sense at all by … Continued
Our second full day in San Miguel leisurely began with coffee and Sam’s homemade Mexican breakfast of eggs, rice and retired beans, with a local croissant.(Funny update – My dear friend, Ems quickly wrote to comment on the above sentence: “You know … Continued
San Miguel de Allende is a city located in central Mexico. 170 miles from Mexico City, SMA is located within Mexico’s hilly central highlands. The mild climate is temperate, described by some as “eternal spring.” January is one of the coolest and … Continued
Our January 2017 “escape” actually began waaay back in March of 2016. Remember “Our Last Days in the Abacos” blog post where we spent our final day with Sam and Kayda at Lubbers Landing???? While we were enjoying that delicious lunch … Continued