El Carruaje
Travel Blogs from Guanajuato
Guanajuato
... are only just subsiding. Mexicans feel very differently about death, skulls and the beautiful Katrinas ( skeletons dressed in all their finery) are portrayed everywhere just to show rich or poor we are all the same in death.
We are trying all the different dishes, discovered I hate cactus and they slip it into lots of dishes, food very different to the Mexican as we know it. I had imagined it all to be very spicey but a lot of it is very bland and has the texture of baby ...
Checking Out the Sights
... and then for all of us to head to a cafe with Donna to get some work done. Well, apparently that plan wasn't in the stars, because we spent ALL morning (which for all intents and purposes lasts until lunch at 2:00) at the university. Donna ended up meeting us at the university, and all of us, except Amy, had problems with our computers. It took forever! Luckily, for about an hour and a half we were all just waiting so we took advantage of that ...
THE TRIP BECOMES AN INFIRMARY
... club sandwich and a Bohemia plus a cheeky taking of 3 salted limes 95 MP; got through re the type of beer and whether I wanted a glass. There does not seem to be many tourists around.
Back around 1630 to download/cull today's pix and then time for the diary, interrupted by a standing Peter who wants something for dinner but only a very light repast. Done the blasted diary at 1828. Rested until Peter knocked on the door at 1900. He checked if David was in [Peter has ...
When Did I hit My Bottom?????....
... with my problem, Alcoholism, was very important to me and my life
and that I was going to have to make dealing with it a priority in my life.
That was my bottom and I hit it, or it occurred, more than a year after I had stopped drinking and been in recovery.... It was when I fully and completely realized that it was very important for me
to do something about my alcoholism because it was a very serious problem for me.....
Along with this awaking when ...
New Year's Eve - The Bull Fight
... as a sign of disrespect, but I was afraid that I might not get my hat back. People also throw flowers, other pieces of clothing, women`s bra`s, etc......
This happened after each of the 4 bull fights....
All four bull fights followed the same pattern and moves and were very similar.
I guess that it is the skill with which the moves are performed during each bull fight
that is what the show is all about................
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Other places to stay in Guanajuato
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Holiday Inn Express Guanajuato
Blvd. Euquerio Guerrero 120, Guanajuato | 2 star hotelfrom $86 -
Mision Guanajuato
Camino Antiguo a Marfil km. 2.5, Guanajuato | 2 star hotelfrom $71 -
Camino Real Guanajuato
Alhondiga 100, Guanajuato | 3 star hotelfrom $106 -
Castillo Santa Cecilia
Camino a la Valenciana s/n km 1, Guanajuato | 3 star hotelfrom $101 -
Gran Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
Carretera Guanajuato Juventino Rosa, km 6, Guanajuato | 4 star hotelfrom $71 -
Quinta Las Alondras Hotel
Autopista Guanajuato Silao Km1, Guanajuato | 3 star hotelfrom $104 -
Posada Santa Fe
Jardin Union 12, Guanajuato | 3 star hotelfrom $94 -
Hotel Mexico Plaza Guanajuato
Carretera Panoramica San Javier Km 1 , Guanajuato | 4 star hotelfrom $96 -
Hotel Refugio Casa Colorada
Cerro de San Miguel No. 13, Guanajuato | Hotelfrom $138 -
La Abadia
San Javier, Col. Centro, 1, Guanajuato | Hotelfrom $79 -
Villa Maria Cristina
Paseo de la Presa de la Olla 76 A, Guanajuato | 4 star hotelfrom $164 -
El Marques Hacienda Hotel
Carretera Libre Guanajuato-Irapuato Km. 11, Guanajuato | 3 star hotelfrom $115 -
Quinta Las Acacias
Paseo De La Presa 168, Guanajuato | 3 star hotelfrom $153- Charming small luxury hotel
- Beautiful and quiet
- Hotel and Staff Go Out of Their Way To Make Your Stay Perfect
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Howard Johnson Parador San Javier
Plaza Aldama 92 , Guanajuato | Hotel -
Parador San Javier Guanajuato
Plaza Aldama 92, Guanajuato | 3 star hotelfrom $85 -
Real De Minas Guanajuato
Nejayote No. 17, Guanajuato | 3 star hotelfrom $116 -
Hosteria Del Frayle
Sopena 3, Guanajuato | Hotelfrom $60 -
Luna Hotel
Jardin de la Union 6, Guanajuato | Hotel- Beautiful, but loud
- I loved the location
- Old elegance in Guanajuato
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Meson Del Rosario
Av. Juarez 31, Guanajuato | Hotel -
Socavon
Alhondiga 41-a, Guanajuato | Hotelfrom $36 -
Hotel San Diego
Jardin de la Union No.1 y calle Alonso , Guanajuato | 1 star hotelfrom $34 -
Hotel Casa del Agua
Plazuela de la Compania No.4, Guanajuato | Hotel -
La Casa Azul
Calle Carcamanes 57, Guanajuato | Hotel -
Hotel Molino Del Rey
Belaunzaran Y Campanero No. 15, Guanajuato | Hotel -
Villa De La Plata
Camino A Valenciana Km 3, Guanajuato | Hotelfrom $60 -
Hotel Murillo Plaza
Insurgencia 9, Guanajuato | Hotelfrom $46