The Keys to Florida
That title should really read “the Florida Keys.” Visiting the Keys is on my bucket list – time to check it off. Our timing was just right. Tim and Amanda are spending the months of December through March in the … Continued
Florida – West Coast to East Coast
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
Last Day in San Miguel de Allende
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
The Streets of San Miguel
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
A Taste of San Miguel – Foods & Culture
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
Cañada de la Virgen Pyramids
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
Market Day in San Miguel
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
Hot + Wheels in San Miguel
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
The Heart of San Miguel
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
What and Where in the World is San Miguel de Allende?
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