Mexico, San Miguel de Allente, Week 1

We are here 6,233ft (1900m) above sea level amongst 12,000 expats and 225 restaurants with more activities available for us to get involved in, that daily we have 4 or 5 choices to make. Do we take Spanish lessons, learn to paint, model clay, cooking classes or just relax at seminars, music performances or visit art galleries, which pop up every 100 yards. We have been fortunate to meet some lovely couples who have given us suggestions for entertainment, eateries and shopping. Not to mention doctors and dentists who speak English and are very affordable = cheap.

We arrived at our casita on Monday, not Sunday as planned. Our flight from Toronto was delayed by 45 minutes, making it impossible to catch our connecting flight. So, we spent the night in Dallas, courtesy of American Airlines, had a good nights sleep and arrived fresh and well rested.

This is a shot of the inside and outside of the enclosure. Our Casita Jardin has 2 floors, we are in the bottom with access to the garden. The owner has a magnificent home in the back of the property.

Centro SM is full of historic buildings, cobble stone streets (not easy to walk on, hence name give to the area is "land of fallen women".

Art sculptures are found everywhere in courtyards, hotel gardens and parks.

Ah, mariachi players, reminiscent of our days in Costa Rica. These amigos were playing at the Organic Market, held every Saturday and only a 10 minute walk from our casita. The market has fresh flowers, fruits, vegetable, cheeses as well as baked goods, preserves and rugs, jewellery and pottery made by locals. This is bound to be a weekly excursion. Everyone is very friendly and there is always someone around to help us translate.

To date we have met an author who wrote a book of support for caregivers of Alzheimer's based on his life experience and an actress who played on Broadway. San Miguel is turning out to be an exciting destination...and all this after just 1 week. Can't wait to see what happens next week. 

I should mention the temperature. Days were warm and sunny with cool nights. But, last night went down to 3c. We have a fireplace and a very warm blanket so slept very well.