Hotel Quinta Santiago
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Peña of Bernal, Pulque and Michaladas!
... and then the rim of the glass is covered in red chili (a low picante/spicy type). You can also have a Michalada which is a Chalada mixed with a fruit such as mango. Have to say I didn't love the Chalada but will give it another go I'm sure.
A great day filled with new experiences. I am quickly coming to the realisation that this trip will be a journey filled with food, drink and chili :) ... I best start doing some exercise!
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Fiestas and Dia de Los Muertos
... courtyard through the middle of the house. Single rooms wall the courtyard, one of which is mine. The rooms are simple, clean and traditional. The family's home is above the courtyard, which you can enter via a huge spiral staircase. I offically meet my Mexican Mama Conchita and my Mexican Papa Adan, who are warm and welcoming, with huge smiles!
I have my first traditional Mexican breakfast with the family. Adan cooks in the ...
Queretaro
A pretty city with good art, we amble for a day or so (finally deciding not to continue to the siera gorda and more sights in the north) and find a local church which serves great local food on benches in its basement. Another culinary highlight is Gaspacho - an incredible fruit salad with vinegar, onion, chilli and ...
Relaxing on the terrace
... 8211; a little exciting. Off to Mexico City, albeit for a 20 hour stopover
Staying in the Condesa district in Mexico City at the Red Tree House Inn. Great place to stay with tree lined streets. Heaps of nice restaurants and bars. Unfortunately Jen's upset tummy turned into a severe bug overnight. I picked up some pills at 7.00 this morning and she is currently sleeping. Going to see if she is up to getting on a plane in 3 ...
Before heading into the Serra Gorda
... and 1738 to bring water from the mountains into the city. A lovely love story is told as the reason for the building of the aqueduct...
Most of Queretaro's most important sites were located in the historic centre two blocks from where we stayed. It was pedestrian-friendly and filled with interesting places to visit. People were always cleaning the streets and vendors were neatly organized using innovative kiosks provided by the local government.
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