SAN MIGUEL de ALLENDE
Another one of those stupidly GORGEOUS Mexican towns. However, much like Guanajuato is overrun with students, San Miguel is overrun with American retirees/artists, etc... For me it's a bit much. The town is beautiful, the food is good, the night life (on the weekends) is kicking... but it is expensive! Obviously caused by the population living here that has $MONEY$!
There are the 'regular' Mexican folk here too. This little guy was decked out in Red, While and Green...returning from a soccer match.
This was taken on Saturday afternoon...Yup, any random person like myself can wander into a church during a weddings progress and snap photos. Obnoxious tourist! ;-)
This town is beautifully put together. Restaurants, cafes, shops, galleries, etc...
A primary school I found while touring some of San Miguel's side streets.
I love the colorful murals. All schools should be like this I think.
Typical San Miguel.
More of the same.
This is the market in San Miguel. One of the cleanest and most conservative markets I've seen.
This is my soon to be huevo and chorizo torta in the market. Completed later with tomato, lettuce, avocado and jalapenos. The cheapest and yummiest eats in town. (Markets always have the most authentic and cheapest eats.)
Statue in the middle of town.
The pigeons seem to like the monuments.
Pigeons flying.
Really, does the world need THIS much religion?!
Moments before I snapped this photo, an old woman was praying all over the church. She stopped at this jesus and actually kissed the glass where his feet were!
Joanna(teaching in a town outside of San Miguel), Tim (volunteering in a teen center in San Miguel), Jan (living/relaxing in San Miguel) and me in a bar/restaurant watching the Spain/Germany soccer finals of the EuroCopa. (Funny, I had met Jan in Merida, Mexico back in November. Small world, huh?)
Beautiful San Miguel de Allende neighborhood.
Again, this place caters to it's clientele. Check out this menu. Not something you normally see while traveling through Mexico.
Another one of those stupidly GORGEOUS Mexican towns. However, much like Guanajuato is overrun with students, San Miguel is overrun with American retirees/artists, etc... For me it's a bit much. The town is beautiful, the food is good, the night life (on the weekends) is kicking... but it is expensive! Obviously caused by the population living here that has $MONEY$! 
There are the 'regular' Mexican folk here too. This little guy was decked out in Red, While and Green...returning from a soccer match.
This was taken on Saturday afternoon...Yup, any random person like myself can wander into a church during a weddings progress and snap photos. Obnoxious tourist! ;-)
This town is beautifully put together. Restaurants, cafes, shops, galleries, etc...
A primary school I found while touring some of San Miguel's side streets.
I love the colorful murals. All schools should be like this I think.
Typical San Miguel.
More of the same.
This is the market in San Miguel. One of the cleanest and most conservative markets I've seen.
This is my soon to be huevo and chorizo torta in the market. Completed later with tomato, lettuce, avocado and jalapenos. The cheapest and yummiest eats in town. (Markets always have the most authentic and cheapest eats.)
Statue in the middle of town.
The pigeons seem to like the monuments.
Pigeons flying.
Really, does the world need THIS much religion?!
Moments before I snapped this photo, an old woman was praying all over the church. She stopped at this jesus and actually kissed the glass where his feet were!
Joanna(teaching in a town outside of San Miguel), Tim (volunteering in a teen center in San Miguel), Jan (living/relaxing in San Miguel) and me in a bar/restaurant watching the Spain/Germany soccer finals of the EuroCopa. (Funny, I had met Jan in Merida, Mexico back in November. Small world, huh?)
Beautiful San Miguel de Allende neighborhood.
Again, this place caters to it's clientele. Check out this menu. Not something you normally see while traveling through Mexico.
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Hi Jaime (this is guest teacher Debbie). Thank you for sharing your life changing journey through pics and comments. The people, beaches, architecture,and food are very inviting. P.S.--Your new classroom is very photogenic...and so is your newly vamped loft. It's amazing how little cash and space we really need to live comfortably and stylishly ...thrift stores and organization is the key. (Maybe you should have your own tv decorating show! Why not call it "Pimp My Partment" or "Living Light" or "My Favorite Digs" or "Less is More" or....). Bye!
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