Mexico, SM Week 10

Alive and well living in San Miguel!  Yes that's us here in the real Mexico that surrounds us day and night. 

Hey Poncho! Hey Cisco! For those of you old enough to remember watching the Cisco Kid on TV. Hey Poncho come save the day and run off some of those barking dogs, and quiet down those ringing church bells and while you're at it get those crowing roosters and cooing doves to quiet down just a bit:-)

MARKET DAY

We love it and we love the town where truly so many of the best things in life are free. Some say the Beatles took inspiration from San Miguel ...you know "The Best Things In Life are Free Now Give Me Money" our sentiments exactly

Mexico is so much more than seeing people dance around wearing indigenous outfits at various weekend festivals. 

It's a fair statement to say that we've done our best to convey to all that San Miguel is one great place to live particularly in ones retirement years. - don't ever forget this as the day of your retirement is arriving faster than you know. All you have to do is open your eyes to that which surrounds you and get involved.

SHOPPING FOR BARGAINS,

This isn't a place for people who can't handle surprises or last minute cancellations or who for whatever reason have lost their knack at sign language or various forms of improvisation.:-) 

One thing that is surprising to us is that Mexicans are far more patient than we are. Patience, I think, is the lubricant that makes any imperfect interactions and differences between other cultures and theirs so very manageable. 

HMV ... In Mexico

Wonderful news ... our very kind and thoughtful landlady has just offered to extend an additional two (2) weeks in our Casa free of charge in order we don't miss out on a most singular event. 

It's all about the first weeks of April leading to Holy Week and Easter here in Mexico. This naturally is a very important time for Religious celebrations with students having a two week vacation (effectively their spring break) all celebrating in different ways. We understand there are processions reenacting Jesus ride into Jerusalem on a donkey, foot-washing ceremonies and dramatic recreations of the crucifixion of Christ. Participants all dress in costume to evoke the time of Christ while woven palms are sold outside churches. 

This is in fact the second most important holiday season of the year here and as such, a great opportunity  to get involved. Just for the record, our return date will not change. We miss our family, friends, the horticultural society and most of all the tax man who takes priority over almost everything.

Written by Guillermo.  Edited by Sweet Sue