Hotel Mansion Virreyes San Miguel de Allende

... 12 at precisely 4:30 (perfect timing -just to fully confirm the extent of my smoothness!) After not tipping the taxi driver, I rang the bell and was met at the front gate that led into the garden by Jorge (hor-hay), who led me to the house who introduced me to his parents and my hosts, Gay (guy - short for Abigail),her husband, Armando, and Jorge's girlfriend, Sara. Jorge carried my bag up the delicate, winding,metal staircase and Sara showed me to my room.

... t matter any more. We attended one techno party with some great DJs in a park one sunny afternoon (a strange but wonderful experience that later spilled into a nearby club...a total of 12 hours in a row of dancing to some great music with a hip, friendly, and exhausted crew of people from all over Mexico). Another night (morning), we summited Pipila, a huge stone statue towering from atop Guanajuato ...

... gorgeous little boy, Daniel. Conversation was limited since I speak so little Spanish and they speak so little English, but the music was loud anyway, and the energy was warm and friendly.
The next morning, Daniel drove me through a maze of tunnels (a former mine) to Guantajuato. It's world heritage site, so much of the old hispanic architecture is beautifully preserved or restored. It's easy to see why it's such a popular tourist destination.

... going to cry. It took me 10 min. to say it right, and then I couldn't do it again. (I can now do both farely well)

I found the perfect video to describe this time I have had so far. Check it out. Go to youtube. Type in Steve Martin in Pink Panther. Find the video about "I would like to buy a hamburger". AWESOME. I showed my pronunciation teacher, he died laughing.

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... room to step in and back out to a huge area that cuts back into the block but you cannot tell from the outside. This is true of some of the plazas, you peer into a small gate area and there are shops that wind on inside. When we walked the Mercado Artiesians, the spaces were even smaller. Some were like very small garages with roll up doors and the artisans are working on the metal, leather, or other items for sale. Another sections has these same side shops and in the middle of the walk ...

... ocean as i rocked in the hammock or my swinging bed such comfort hearing the woosh of the water,as far as the jungle critters well i came to accept what was around me and thoroughly enjoy the beauty. I met some wonderful jungle dwellers(humans) who were part of my journey within Yelapa. Puerto Vallarta was a wonderful bridge to cross to a bustling city high on activity with most visitors trying to fit and find relaxation within a one ...

... keep you occupied for days. Yesterday at one of the iglesias their was a Blessing of the Pets. About 50 or more dogs, cats, birds,, a lamb and even some kids brought their stuffed animals were all blessed by thepriest after a hort service. It was quite and experience to watch most of the animals all behaving and calmly hanging with all the people. This week marks the anniversy of Mexican ...

... passport and the other one is waiting to see how he does with his exams (he kinda flunked a couple of classes so he has to take exams in order to pass). I kinda of wanted to leave in August in order for me to travel to different parts of Canada before it gets too cold. However, I don't think thats going to be the case cause my aunts/uncles are rather in the 'manana' mentality which really frustrates me to no end. So Im stuck here in San ...

... stores, all of which only sold items made of copper. We were this close to buying a two thousand dollar copper bathtub, but there wasn´t any room in our van. We went to a copper museum where all of the pieces on display were for sale including a six thousand dollar copper chess set. We settled on some copper napkin rings that were sixty cents each. We drove around lake Patscuaro which took us through four or five little run down villages that specialize in ...

... of fun. The city is loaded with poinsettias everywhere you look and has lots of Christmas decorations as well. There are pinatas hanging in the streets from wires. We walked past a store specifically for pinatas the other day. It was loaded with all kinds of candy and goodies to stuff them with, as well as lots of pinatas in all sizes. How much fun the kids must have here breaking them open. We have already had two holidays come and go while we have been here. The last ...