2015 Trip to Mexico
Jan 30, 2015 We are delighted to be in Mexico once again!
When we speak about our trips to Mexico, people often ask if we aren't afraid of all the narco-violence. My usual response is to speak about how friendly the people are, and how lively the cities are. I describe how much we enjoy visiting city parks at night, like the one pictured above. There is usually music and the streets are always filled with families and couples (young and old) walking arm in arm enjoying the cool evening air. Whether it is a weeknight or weekend, they are shopping, eating in open air cafes, listening to free concerts, (or listening to strolling mariachis) occasionally dancing, or just hanging out with friends. Compare this to parks in any US city on any night of the week.
Guanajuato, Days Two and Three
JANUARY 31, 2015 SECOND DAY:
Guanajuato is a city of hills. We enjoyed hiking around the city and seeing the brightly painted homes.
THIRD DAY:
Today we moved from our Hotel room to this AirB&B apartment on the other side of town.
This is the view from the bedroom and living room windows.
This is the living room & dining area. There is also a small kitchen.
Our hosts were very welcoming. After settling-in we walked down the steep streets and callejones into the University district. We wandered through several galleries and then visited the Museo Regional de Guanajato. This is the central court yard containing an exhibit of modern sculptural pieces.
This mural painted on the walls and ceiling of the main stairway depicts the injustices that led to the Mexican Revolution in 1810-1821.
We hit the streets, walkin', ready to explore the town. First discovery, right around the corner from the hotel, was Fuente de las Ranas, the Fountain of the Frogs (the city's mascot). There were no live frogs to be seen, but there were about twenty stone sculpted frogs, all carved in different styles.
Guanajuato is a city of hills. We enjoyed hiking around the city and seeing the brightly painted homes.
We hiked and climbed, looking for the the Museum for which GTO is famous, Museo de los
Momias--Mummies!
THIRD DAY:
Today we moved from our Hotel room to this AirB&B apartment on the other side of town.
This is the view from the bedroom and living room windows.
This is the living room & dining area. There is also a small kitchen.
Our hosts were very welcoming. After settling-in we walked down the steep streets and callejones into the University district. We wandered through several galleries and then visited the Museo Regional de Guanajato. This is the central court yard containing an exhibit of modern sculptural pieces.
This mural painted on the walls and ceiling of the main stairway depicts the injustices that led to the Mexican Revolution in 1810-1821.
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