Real De Minas Tradicional Queretaro

... to read, as well as a local discussion group, and another gathering for practising my (minimal) Spanish. The latter wasn't much fun as we all sat around a big table and could only speak to the people near to us - and my people (from Ontario) knew even less Spanish than I did. Also, I realised that I really needed to hit the books if I wanted to have even an idea of some basic vocab and grammar.<br><br>The weather that had been so bitterly cold at first, became ...

... roja torta (a tamale with red chili and cheese put inside bread!) and some delicious chocolate atole. I stood around with other people and ate my warm breakfast and watched as vendors put up their wares in their market stalls.<br><br>I headed over to the school and received a warm welcome from the staff before my first lesson. I then headed into the room named "Chiapas" (which was decorated with beautiful tapestries from the state of Chiapas ...

... the street.<br><br>I arrived at my home for the next few weeks: the Queretaro Guest House. I was met at the guest house by M and when she opened the doors I was welcomed by the lively blue and red entry way laden with various plants and ceramic decor. The guest house was much nicer than I had expected for the price and was happy to find that it was clean and quiet as well. The only downside I noticed was ...

... coté du resto "Los compadres"), les concerts en plein air du dimanche sur les nombreuses places de la ville...<br><br>Très peu de touristes étrangers car elle n'apparait pas tellement dans les guides touristiques (très injustement mais tant mieux pour nous finalement)<br><br>Une excelente journée sous un ciel on ne peut plus bleu et une chaleur accablante...

... br>Nous passons donc toute la journée à nous ballader dans les ruelles et les nombreuses places, tout en dégustant les spécialités locales. Le soir nous avons la chance d'assister à une "estudiantina", des groupes folkloriques qui se promènent dans la rue en chantant des airs typiques et en dansant. (regardez les vidéos). <br><br>Nous terminons par une soirée arrosée à la tequila...<br>

Just accommodation for now................<br><br>Accommodatio n <br><br>Whilst here I stayed at the centrally located Hotel Posada Diamante, Iganacio Allende Sur 45, Centro Historico, Tel: 01(442)212-6637, www.posadadiamante.com.mx . This was a fine budget to mid-range Hotel with all en-suite rooms having cable TV and excellent jet showers. Their ...

... gardens. We walked some more-- a man twirling fire batons was also performing (the second time today we saw that-- the first was in the crosswalk of the street) before eating at Los Compadres, a tiny, unique place decorated with black and white photos and pottery lids. They have you fill out your own order form-- we split a quesdilla and carne asada ($85). A relaxing, fun day!

... He also wanted to talk all the time which is good because then I can learn better by listening to him. We walked to the Tec (the university) and toured a little bit of the city. I think I will probably get lost when I have to walk it all by myself! Tomorrow Marialena has to go to work at nine but will help me get to the tec early. Today was a very ...

... dem Mumienmuseum...da latschen die Mexikaner mit ihren Kindern rum und schaun sich tote und skelette an...andere Einstellung als bei uns...und im Museum der Inquisition haben sie nicht etwa Puppen zur Verdeutlichung der Martermethofen genommen, nein echte Mumien und Skelette :) Ich mags...diese Tollen Bilder werden bald online sein. Schade das das Totenfest der Mexikaner nicht in diese Jahreszeit faellt...dann kann man beim baecker Skelette zum Vernaschen kaufen.

... kept saying ironically, "Todo esta bien, todo esta bien", which mean essentially, "It's all good, it's all good." At that point, the situation became comical and we really started to have fun! We played in the rain like little kids and it ended up being one of my best experiences here so far. Hopefully the next trip will be to the beach since I haven't made it there yet. Another event to look forward to here is the Mexican Independence Day, which is September 15th ...