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Tuesday, 21 March 2017

Mexico, SM Week 11

Where did the week go? We didn't do a lot of exploring, but I had a mani-pedi (didn't bring my own polish so toes are bare = not beach ready for sure!)  Later in the week I had a Thai massage. My daughter-in-law and I had made an appointment in Burlington in April 10 years ago and we had to cancel due to a major snow storm. It's taken that long for me to make another appointment and Sarah, you were right. It was soooo good that I've another appointment scheduled for Thursday. If you've never had a Thai massage, it is a lot of stretching, with masseuse using hands, arms, feet and legs while you lay relaxed on a mattress on the floor, fully clothed and you are massaged from the top of your head to the tips of your toes. The result is like doing an hour yoga class of stretches but you don't have do any work.
There wasn't anything unusual this week, so we'll blog about a normal day in San Miguel.
The day begins with fresh from the oven orange  glazed donuts and scones! 
Oh oh! Someone is sneaking a taste of the cranberry scone before the coffee is served. Yes, I see you!


A walk down Refugio Street.
We pass a factory that makes corn tortillas all day that are then packaged and delivered to the street food vendors and small, local variety stores. 
A picture in our garden with Marcilla who works hard keeping the yard and casitas clean. 
The young Nino carries fresh mangos into the fruit market where we buy veggies, fruit, eggs and fresh bread.
Then off to the library to purchase tickets for a movie.
Stephen sells PlayhouseTheatre tickets to us every week. He and his son, Noah, have a gallery in centro to exhibit their art work. He saves Section A, seats 1 and 2 for us, our favourite viewing chairs for live shows.
Another spot for music and movie tickets.

Lining up for ice cream. Flavours are exotic and delicious. They include garlic, avocado, rose petal, corn, hibiscus flower, chili, cheese, jalapeƱo and my fave...tequila with lime. Dos scoops por favor!
Streets are crowded, it is a another holiday!
It's the first day of Spring. And why not celebrate, days are getting longer and warmer. Just like being at home.......I hope!?
If you want to build a road, and a tree is in the way, why heck. Let the cars drive around it. After all, the tree was there first! This is on our street, Refugio, as we walk to town. Always makes me smile...as does the handsome hombre supporting the trunk.

Bill purchased these amazing lilies from a lady who knocked on our gate door last Friday. Everyday another 1 or 2 buds come into bloom boasting the most beautiful colours. 
HAPPY SPRING everyone.
Written by Sweet Sue            Edited by Guillermo         Pics by Both 

1 comment:

Zuzka said...

That massage sounds heavenly, Sue! I should give it a try ;) ... you've described such a great day in SM! You haven't said what movies you are seeing, though... That sure is a guilty look on Bill's face sneaking a bite of scone before the coffee arrives ;) LOVE it!!! Hmmm, I'm not sure about some of those gelato/ice cream flavours, though... they sound a bit sketchy, hahaha... what a lovely week you had... so relaxing :) ... I can't believe spring is here... unfortunately we have plunged back well under zero again :( ... it is quite windy and feels about -15°C and even colder this morning... it will warm up to about -10°C with the windchill by this afternoon... don't you feel better now :) ... although we had a mild winter, relatively speaking... March seems to be more of a lion than a lamb so far - with the snowstorm and all... we are all over the place with the weather - such highs and lows ;)... ENJOY your last week!!!