Finale Day of Trip

Tomorrow we head back to Texas, and the week after I am back on the boat. We had breakfast then went to the jarden to get tickets for a tour. When waiting a ceremony of some type for independance was held. It was short and sweet then the kids did a short parade and it was over.

Only went to one house on the tour then Kay got sick and we came back to the hotel. Now just hoping she will be okay tomorrow and I do not get whatever it is.. So ends our last full day in Mexico.

Good Day in Mexico

Hello to anyone who is reading this. Today was a good day, first we found out about a parade taken place just down the street from the hotel. It was a big parade for the small kids, Kindergarten and first graders only from what I could find out. The Police closed the street, and gave the kids an escort, never happen in the states, and that is a shame!!! It looked like all the parents and the adults from all over the area came out to support them. LOVED it... I have to admit the children down here are so much closer to family then in the U.S.A.

Next great thing that happened was to find a new place to stay for the last two days. Sick of walking an hour to and from anything in the center of town. We are now about 10 minutes from the center and in a much nicer room for very little more.. Factor in bus and taxi and it comes to about the same price.

Then just to end the day on a high note we run into a third parade on our way to dinner. I believe this one was to start off the celebrations for the Saints this weekend going into next week. I really have to learn more about when and why the parades.

Walk about in San Miguel

Today I did something different, just walked around sometimes getting lost in local areas taken photos of what goes on outside of the tourist places. Here are some of the photos I took.

Dolores Hidalgeo (spelling does not count)

Today we took a tour of a smaller city about 40K from SMA. First as always we visited the church, it is famous for were the revaluation of 1810 started. Then the guide took us around to the city hall were the copy of the bell from the revaluation is on display ( real one is in Mexico City ). Then went to an excellent Museum that had details about how things were in Mexico from the Spanish first landed to 1810. I learned a lot more then I thought I would, the Mexico history is a lot more then I realized.

Next

we went to lunch, if I was to stay in DH I think it would become on of my favorites. For desert we had Ice Cream from a street vendor, I had beer flavor and it was good!!! If real beer was as good I would be in trouble. Ended the day with a trip to Atotonilco to visit the small church that is painted inside and is called the Mexican 16th chapel. This church is being restored and when completed will be marveles even now it is worth the side trip. So eneded a very nice day in Mexico... For the first time I think I could live in this part of the country as long as it is not in Central SMA.

Day Five in SM

Day started at 0600 after a sleepless night, made the mistake of taken a nap late in the afternoon, and eating late. Had breakfast and took my shower, was just getting ready to have a second cup of tea, but Kay wanted to get going for the walking tour. It was only 07:45 am when we left. Got on a bus at 08:15, arrived at 08:30, went to get coffee and sit inside but Kay wanted to sit outside because she wanted to be sure she would not miss the tour.. Sat outside in cold for over an hour. Tour was 98% about the history of the church in Mexico. I found it boring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Had lunch, more coffee, came back to place we are staying. Walked into the room and it has a STRONG Oder of bleach. Now sitting in the kitchen because I can not stand the smell in the room...

Just to top off the day power was lost to the modem for the internet and it took some time to get it back before I could complet this...



As of day five I have reached the conclusion I will NEVER come back to San Miguel De Allende again... As you can tell I took zero photos today, and have no plans to take anymore of SM.... EVER!!!!!!!!!! Will not be posting about SM again... Will only post if it is outside of this place..

House Tour in S.M.

Today we went on a bus tour outside of San Miguel to see three homes. It was more for something to do on a Sunday, and it was for a good cause. Estimated over 300 people showed up for the tour. The following are the homes we went to see.

The first one was A B&B and to be honest it was very nice, just not what I would expect to find in Mexico, so the only picture I took was of the sign.

Second place was a house that is up for sale. I liked the ceilings, but for the most part it could have been a house in the states.

Ceiling in house #2

House number three was really nice, it was modern yet still held on to the Mexican decor.

Day Three in San Miguel

Today I went to my first Bull Fight, for the most part I will let the photos speak for themselves... With a few comments on the side of course.

The first photo is the ring about two hours before the fight begins.

The photo is when the staff started getting the ring laid out for the fight. I still do not understand the meaning of the circles.

Third Photo shows the entrance of the Matadors.

The Fight begins when the bull is released into the ring, notice as it comes out it is already stuck with a white spike.

AT this point the bull is fresh, strong and ready for the fight.

The next step is to have up to eight Matadors in the ring using capes to do two things. First run the bull around and second to get it close the the horseman, once close to the horsemen it is stabbed with a spare. This is done to draw blood and weaken the bull.

No photos of the horsemen stabbing.

Next step as I see it is when the Matador sticks the bull with more spikes, up to eight.

Again this will weaken the bull.

The next several photos shows the matador doing his thing. The photos I am showing is of the one that did the best job.

Lots of cape work

Th closer to the bull the matador is the more the crowd likes it.

More cape work

Brave move going down on one knee.

The end is near notice the sword

Another brave move is to turn your back

The end of the fight is when you see the Matador pointing the sword at the bull.

The End...