Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air......
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
No posts since our “Last Hurrah of Summer” in September????? What happened?? Oh yeah—the boat is on the hard for the New England winter and we are staying home. Now that so many months have gone by, I am finding … Continued
Wow, the end of summer came suddenly, or so it seemed. After 17 months in the water, Kindred Spirit would soon be hauled to hibernate through the New England winter. The September weather was cooperating, so how could we resist one … Continued
“When I get older losing my hairMany years from nowWill you still be sending me a valentineBirthday greetings, bottle of wine?If I’d been out till quarter to threeWould you lock the door?Will you still need me, will you still feed … Continued
We weren’t the only boaters impacted by the threat of Hermine. For us, it was a fairly easy decision to cut the trip short and head home. For cruising friends who were far from their homeport, or who had no … Continued