Quinta Las Alondras Hotel And Spa Guanajuato

So - I've been in Mexico for about a week and a half now. I remember that when I got to Thailand it took about two weeks before I began to get over the whole to-do of the the long plane ride and the gereral disorientation - not knowing one single familiar landmark. Spending the first two days with Daniel was a wonderful way to get started, but eventually I had to head off on my own and start trying to figure things out for myself.<br><br>The first thing I did when he ...

... including babies, that are only partially decomposed but completely disgusting. Spent lots of time hanging with locals, too. Big ups to Payo and Paula for taking us all over the place, from salsa clubs to grungy house parties to hidden, late-night taco stands!<br> <br> The city was so alive with people partying and dancing in the streets that the hours seemed to meld together, and the time of day ...

... airport, about half way between Leon and Guanajuato. <br>The next day (Thursday, November 4) we drove into Leon, and I was treated to an expert walking tour of the city, including some of the many leather and shoe shops and the great market, as well as the manadory, very impressive cathedrals. In the afternoon, Daniel needed to attend to some business, so he dropped me at the new, very flash museum, which was featuring one display about the ...

... and Tuesday I have culture class. I love it. The teacher knew I was new and didn't know much, so he was very animated. He knows some English. He was asking the class how to say these two words in English so I would understand (because he thought i didn't). Out of everyone (who were all on a higher lever) I knew both words. He was shocked. It was awesome. I pick up on the most random things.

... seem to always be on the streets. No matter the time of day. They seem to go to bed around 2-4 am. and wake up around 10. It is weird to walk around at night and see so many people. <br><br>- There are dumpsters around to put trash in ( they don't come door to door). But, in the center of town a man will walk about a block in front of the trash truck ringing a bell. This is to let everyone inside know that the truck is coming and they have the ...

... The half day tour the day before was only about $7. Taxi home when I realized it was 11:15 was $2 and included a complete tour of the subterraneos of guanajuato at least once - seemed like more! (I had fixed the price ahead being the savvy traveller that I am, so I know he wasn´t going out of his way! <br><br>Okay, nada mas por ahora - necesito hacer mis tareas para mis clases mañana! Miss you all - wish you were here (yes,really!)<br>¡Besitos!<br><br>

... surrounded by a French garden that is in bloom, even in December. Tree trimming throughout the park adds a lot to its beautiful appearance but I was especially impressed with the trimming of the ficus Benjamina trees (my guess) facing the surrounding streets. They were trimmed in such a way as to provide a flat wall to the outside world, so in essence the trees ...

... t look like a leopard, im good. Today was a beautiful day of about 80 and sunny, which was quite amazing considering the last two days were quite windy and therefore cold. I tell you, although it is not as cold as I am sure it is beginning to get back in Indiana, when it gets cold here-its horrible. I think the cold bothers me mostly because in this part of mexico -which has def. not been the case this yr- the climate is ideal for comfortable yr-round living ...

... that I am not very excited about. My three favorites quit. Sunday Arturo called me "you have to come to Cuba now, we need you." So I spent Sunday at a quinceañera. (in mex. Culture a girls 15th birthday is extremely important... its kinda like our sweet 16, but about 50 times bigger.) I know that Imelda and Salvador spent so much Money on Cindy's quinceañera that they couldn't afford to have one for Areli... so they promised ...

... returning during the worst shopping season of all (Christmas). We had such a great time in the MEGA store. We were so giddy about the silliest things from Oreos to cheese. I think Pam took like 10 min. deciding what cheese she wanted... it was great. You would think we'd never seen a store before... but it was mostly because the store was literally filled with items and brands that we'd never seen before in our lives. Side note- I dont think Mexicans understand ...