Quick snapshots of my and Bryce’s travels through colonial Mexico.Tumblr (3.0; @justinianogodriguez)http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jjedPxCx1rtgy1qo1_500.jpg"/><br/> Bryce and Julien<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jjedPxCx1rtgy1qo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jjedPxCx1rtgy1qo3_500.jpg"/><br/> Election time<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jjedPxCx1rtgy1qo4_500.jpg"/><br/> Locos<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jjedPxCx1rtgy1qo5_500.jpg"/><br/> Me with 3 of Arno's 53 dogs.<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jjedPxCx1rtgy1qo10_500.jpg"/><br/> Eclipse photo fail<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jjedPxCx1rtgy1qo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jjedPxCx1rtgy1qo7_500.jpg"/><br/> A real Mexican cockroach<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jjedPxCx1rtgy1qo8_500.jpg"/><br/> Dog that attacked landlord<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jjedPxCx1rtgy1qo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Some random photos from around San Miguel. This batch features a snapshot of some “Dia de los Locos” celebrations and an attempted shot of a solar-eclipse in progress. Clouds ruined it.</p> <p>There’s also a photo of me with three dogs. This is from last Sunday’s trip to Arno’s house. Arno is the president of Amigos de Animales, the adoption branch of the pound where I volunteer.</p>http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/23682384312http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/23682384312Thu, 24 May 2012 14:59:00 -0400solar eclipsecucarachacockroachcristóbaldia de los locosSan Miguel de Allende<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3yv2vCExB1rtgy1qo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Teatro Juárez.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3yv2vCExB1rtgy1qo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3yv2vCExB1rtgy1qo3_500.jpg"/><br/> University of Guanajuato<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3yv2vCExB1rtgy1qo4_500.jpg"/><br/> Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Guan.<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3yv2vCExB1rtgy1qo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3yv2vCExB1rtgy1qo6_500.jpg"/><br/> View during lunch.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3yv2vCExB1rtgy1qo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3yv2vCExB1rtgy1qo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3yv2vCExB1rtgy1qo8_500.jpg"/><br/> Gotye graffiti?<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3yv2vCExB1rtgy1qo10_500.jpg"/><br/> We stumbled upon a parade in progress<br/><br/> <p>Today Bryce, our new friend Julien, and I go to Guanajuato city. The bus is incredible, boasting a separate bathroom for men and women, seats that recline to the point of practically being beds, and both leg AND calf rests.</p> <p>Guanajuato is beautiful. It’s as if someone littered a mountainscape with large, brightly-coloured lego bricks. Fortunately one of those brightly-coloured bricks landed near the top of one mountain and was also a restaurant, giving the three of us an incredible view of the city as we ate lunch.</p>http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/22971851117http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/22971851117Sun, 13 May 2012 11:01:00 -0400Basilica de Nuestra Señora de GuanajuatoColonialGotyeGuanajuatoMexicoPanoramaTeatro JuárezUniversity of Guanajuato<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3mtr7JIsn1rtgy1qo1_500.jpg"/><br/> Drums announce the dancers' arrivals.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3mtr7JIsn1rtgy1qo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3mtr7JIsn1rtgy1qo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3mtr7JIsn1rtgy1qo4_500.jpg"/><br/> Hanging prizes atop the grease pole.<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3mtr7JIsn1rtgy1qo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3mtr7JIsn1rtgy1qo6_500.jpg"/><br/> Injury strikes. Kid falls from pole.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3mtr7JIsn1rtgy1qo7_500.jpg"/><br/> Kid on stretcher.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3mtr7JIsn1rtgy1qo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3mtr7JIsn1rtgy1qo9_500.jpg"/><br/> Success!<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3mtr7JIsn1rtgy1qo10_500.jpg"/><br/> "Running of the bulls"<br/><br/> <p>Cinco de Mayo is NOTHING compared to Santa Cruz day! At 5AM Bryce and I are awoken by Spanish pop music blaring through our windows. (Somebody’s taken it upon themselves to decorate the church next door at this ungodly hour.) Then, at 7:30 AM come fireworks. Having been launched no more than 50 feet away, it was hard to get back to sleep after that. Festivities continued around our property all day and included aboriginal dancing, a grease pole climb, and a running of the bulls-like event except, in this case, the bull was made of fireworks and was carried by a child.</p>http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/22566548344http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/22566548344Sun, 06 May 2012 23:01:00 -0400AboriginalAmbulanceDancersDia de Santa CruzGrease poleRunning of the bullsSan Miguel de AllendeMexico<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3mqpbKPll1rtgy1qo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3mqpbKPll1rtgy1qo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3mqpbKPll1rtgy1qo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3mqpbKPll1rtgy1qo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3mqpbKPll1rtgy1qo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3mqpbKPll1rtgy1qo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3mqpbKPll1rtgy1qo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3mqpbKPll1rtgy1qo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3mqpbKPll1rtgy1qo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>As we’d been told, Cinco de Mayo in Mexico is pretty low-key. Bryce and I saw a ceremony here, and some fireworks there, but nothing major.</p> <p>We spend the afternoon touring an artists’ market, and top the day off by decorating our living room with a little papel picado.</p>http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/22562002401http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/22562002401Sun, 06 May 2012 21:55:00 -0400Cinco de MayoPapel PicadoMexicoSan Miguel de Allende<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3j0ytmTjp1rtgy1qo1_500.jpg"/><br/> 2 of Mex.'s loves:Death and celebration.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3j0ytmTjp1rtgy1qo7_500.jpg"/><br/> Where I spend 3 hrs/day learning Spanish<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3j0ytmTjp1rtgy1qo8_500.jpg"/><br/> Luna drops in sometimes.<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3j0ytmTjp1rtgy1qo6_500.jpg"/><br/> Agave (where tequila comes from).<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3j0ytmTjp1rtgy1qo2_500.jpg"/><br/> Sunset through our stain-glass window.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3j0ytmTjp1rtgy1qo3_500.jpg"/><br/> Always a celebration going on.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3j0ytmTjp1rtgy1qo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3j0ytmTjp1rtgy1qo5_500.jpg"/><br/> Huge floral shoot reached power lines.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3j0ytmTjp1rtgy1qo9_500.png"/><br/> More celebration.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3j0ytmTjp1rtgy1qo10_500.jpg"/><br/> Lots of lightning... no thunder.<br/><br/> <p>Bryce and I begin Spanish lessons. The school grounds are beautifully landscaped and each lesson takes place outside under a patio umbrella.</p> <p>Later in the week, I get lost while looking for a McDonald’s said to be in this city and take some neat shots along the way. Fortunately, I find my way home before one of this week’s seemingly nightly electrical storms begins.</p>http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/22418328151http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/22418328151Fri, 04 May 2012 21:47:00 -0400FireworksInstituto AllendeLightningSan Miguel de AllendeSpanishMexico<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39tgtk5MO1rtgy1qo1_500.jpg"/><br/> Me and Sheyla.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39tgtk5MO1rtgy1qo3_500.jpg"/><br/> Bryce and Yaya.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39tgtk5MO1rtgy1qo5_500.jpg"/><br/> Yaya admires the Parroquia at night.<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39tgtk5MO1rtgy1qo6_500.jpg"/><br/> Another hearty 4-dollar breakfast.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39tgtk5MO1rtgy1qo15_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39tgtk5MO1rtgy1qo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39tgtk5MO1rtgy1qo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39tgtk5MO1rtgy1qo14_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39tgtk5MO1rtgy1qo10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39tgtk5MO1rtgy1qo13_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>This weekend starts off with me pimping dogs in San Miguel’s main square, evolves into an night on the town with our new friend Yaya, and finishes playing with the kids at the orphanage where Bryce is volunteering.</p>http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/22098416779http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/22098416779Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:26:00 -0400Amigos de AnimalesDog adoptionsParroquiaSan Miguel de Allende<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m35o622EHx1rtgy1qo1_500.jpg"/><br/> Home-made tostadas.<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m35o622EHx1rtgy1qo4_500.jpg"/><br/> Bryce proves (again) he's enjoying them.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m35o622EHx1rtgy1qo2_500.jpg"/><br/> I finally got my margarita recipe right.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m35o622EHx1rtgy1qo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m35o622EHx1rtgy1qo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m35o622EHx1rtgy1qo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m35o622EHx1rtgy1qo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m35o622EHx1rtgy1qo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m35o622EHx1rtgy1qo9_500.jpg"/><br/> Billy White's flamenco guitar.<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m35o622EHx1rtgy1qo10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Our hosts Kim and Steve make Bryce and I an awesome dinner which we enjoy with some margaritas on their rooftop terrace. Judging from Kim’s enthusiasm (see Obama mask photo), I think I’ve finally managed to make a good margarita. A few days later, we see Billy White in concert, an American living in San Miguel and an excellent flamenco guitar player.</p>http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/21929445259http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/21929445259Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:42:00 -0400Billy WhiteFlamencoObamaSan Miguel de Allende<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2wp47h1X51rtgy1qo2_500.jpg"/><br/> Watching our progress to the bus station<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2wp47h1X51rtgy1qo3_500.jpg"/><br/> Church in main square of Dolores Hidalgo<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2wp47h1X51rtgy1qo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2wp47h1X51rtgy1qo4_500.jpg"/><br/> A child's reaction to Bryce.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2wp47h1X51rtgy1qo6_500.jpg"/><br/> Bryce pays for exotic ice cream.<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2wp47h1X51rtgy1qo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2wp47h1X51rtgy1qo8_500.jpg"/><br/> Bryce composes a pic (as do I).<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2wp47h1X51rtgy1qo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2wp47h1X51rtgy1qo10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2wp47h1X51rtgy1qo1_500.jpg"/><br/> Mugs from Dolores Hidalgo.<br/><br/> <p>Today Bryce and I take a bus to Dolores Hidalgo, a small town where Mexico’s fight for independence from Spain began just over 200 years ago. The town’s known for its ceramics/pottery and its unusual ice cream flavours. Ask Bryce what shrimp ice cream tastes like. Seriously.</p>http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/21614031699http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/21614031699Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:24:00 -0400ParroquiaDolores Hidalgo<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2wo95WHxv1rtgy1qo6_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Checking the map en route to the market.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2wo95WHxv1rtgy1qo7_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2wo95WHxv1rtgy1qo8_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Giant people.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2wo95WHxv1rtgy1qo1_500.jpg"/><br/> Mariachis.<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2wo95WHxv1rtgy1qo9_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2wo95WHxv1rtgy1qo10_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2wo95WHxv1rtgy1qo14_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> La Parroquia at night.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2wo95WHxv1rtgy1qo2_500.jpg"/><br/> A lone mariachi.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2wo95WHxv1rtgy1qo11_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> In front of the fire at "Mama Mia".<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2wo95WHxv1rtgy1qo12_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Bryce and I explore the organic market today and are surprised to find a wedding in progress in the main square. Mariachis and giant people abound! Later that day, we take to the square again, this time in search of a good pub.</p>http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/21612563907http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/21612563907Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:05:00 -0400WeddingMariachisMariachiParroquiaMama Mia<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2qsmzNaTP1rtgy1qo6_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2qsmzNaTP1rtgy1qo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2qsmzNaTP1rtgy1qo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2qsmzNaTP1rtgy1qo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2qsmzNaTP1rtgy1qo7_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2qsmzNaTP1rtgy1qo8_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2qsmzNaTP1rtgy1qo9_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2qsmzNaTP1rtgy1qo10_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2qsmzNaTP1rtgy1qo11_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2qsmzNaTP1rtgy1qo12_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>After some wandering with Bryce, I make my way to Amigos de Animales—a local pound—where I visit with the puppies and walk its latest recruit, a pale brown chihuahua.</p>http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/21392826642http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/21392826642Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:54:00 -0400PuppiesAdoptionAmigos de AnimalesChihuahuaSan Miguel de Allende<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2pb8z5ahw1rtgy1qo1_500.jpg"/><br/> Bryce selects pastries at the paneria.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2pb8z5ahw1rtgy1qo3_500.jpg"/><br/> Offering Frappe a piece of hot dog.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2pb8z5ahw1rtgy1qo4_500.jpg"/><br/> Taking Amigo out for a walk.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2pb8z5ahw1rtgy1qo2_500.jpg"/><br/> A spaying in progress.<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2pb8z5ahw1rtgy1qo5_500.jpg"/><br/> While visiting Frappe, I get a visitor.<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2pb8z5ahw1rtgy1qo6_500.jpg"/><br/> Bryce prepares ingredients for nachos.<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2pb8z5ahw1rtgy1qo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2pb8z5ahw1rtgy1qo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2pb8z5ahw1rtgy1qo10_500.jpg"/><br/> Caballero perfecto.<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2pb8z5ahw1rtgy1qo8_500.jpg"/><br/> Children play in our backyard courtyard.<br/><br/> <p>Today I begin one of my “pet projects” in San Miguel: Volunteering at a local pound. At the pound I both visit with and walk the dogs. Today I spent time with Frappe and Amigo. Frappe was abused as a puppy, so he won’t permit himself to be petted and Amigo’s an old black lab who has the exact opposite temperament.</p>http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/21354010115http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/21354010115Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:41:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2okauv9Xg1rtgy1qo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2okauv9Xg1rtgy1qo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2okauv9Xg1rtgy1qo1_500.jpg"/><br/> Papeles picados dangle overhead. <br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2okauv9Xg1rtgy1qo2_500.jpg"/><br/> $4 CDN breakfast at nearby restaurant.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2okauv9Xg1rtgy1qo10_500.jpg"/><br/> Homemade margaritas. Take 1.<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2okauv9Xg1rtgy1qo9_500.jpg"/><br/> Musicians play "Minor Swing" in cafe.<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2okauv9Xg1rtgy1qo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2okauv9Xg1rtgy1qo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2okauv9Xg1rtgy1qo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2okauv9Xg1rtgy1qo3_500.jpg"/><br/> These purple flowers are everywhere.<br/><br/> <p>Bryce and I grab a cheap (but hearty) breakfast at a nearby restaurant and then, after some more exploring, I try my hand at homemade margaritas (first attempt=failure).</p>http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/21325531989http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/21325531989Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:59:00 -0400Minor SwingPapel PicadoSan Miguel de Allendebouganvillea<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2ojdmnwaN1rtgy1qo1_500.jpg"/><br/> Bryce emails family after arriving.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2ojdmnwaN1rtgy1qo2_500.jpg"/><br/> Bryce enjoying our sunny new patio.<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2ojdmnwaN1rtgy1qo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2ojdmnwaN1rtgy1qo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2ojdmnwaN1rtgy1qo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2ojdmnwaN1rtgy1qo6_500.jpg"/><br/> A cluster of women enjoy tacos.<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2ojdmnwaN1rtgy1qo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2ojdmnwaN1rtgy1qo8_500.jpg"/><br/> A woman gazes upward outside a church.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2ojdmnwaN1rtgy1qo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2ojdmnwaN1rtgy1qo10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Bryce and I do some exploring upon arriving in San Miguel. We’re pleased to find that the city and our apartment are much more beautiful than we expected.</p>http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/21324925246http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/21324925246Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:39:00 -0400San Miguel de Allendeinsurgentesbellashermosamexicoiglesiachurchamarilloyellow<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2nohbVAqs1rtgy1qo1_500.jpg"/><br/> "Don't urinate. This is not a bathroom."<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2nohbVAqs1rtgy1qo2_500.jpg"/><br/> I find a burro while wandering.<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2nohbVAqs1rtgy1qo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2nohbVAqs1rtgy1qo4_500.jpg"/><br/> Steve works on global warming painting.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2nohbVAqs1rtgy1qo5_500.jpg"/><br/> Alleyway leading to a party.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2nohbVAqs1rtgy1qo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2nohbVAqs1rtgy1qo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2nohbVAqs1rtgy1qo6_500.jpg"/><br/> Bryce chats with host Kim.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2nohbVAqs1rtgy1qo7_500.jpg"/><br/> A party guest gets more cake.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2nohbVAqs1rtgy1qo10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>On our first Saturday in San Miguel, our hosts, Steve and Kim, invite us to a musical gathering/fiesta hosted by one of their friends. Upon arrival, Bryce and I are amazed at how musical everyone is. Everyone has an instrument and is contributing to the music in some way; some play djembes, others play tambourines, but the most eccentric instrument was either the sarode (played by a very talented party guest) or a guiro carved out of an animal femur.</p>http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/21308625857http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/21308625857Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:31:00 -0400BurroFiestaGraffiti<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2njn0pD131rtgy1qo1_500.jpg"/><br/> Hosts Steve and Kim during breakfast.<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2njn0pD131rtgy1qo2_500.jpg"/><br/> A train approaches.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2njn0pD131rtgy1qo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2njn0pD131rtgy1qo4_500.jpg"/><br/> View from Steve and Kim's new property.<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2njn0pD131rtgy1qo5_500.jpg"/><br/> Papeles picados over Cieneguita.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2njn0pD131rtgy1qo6_500.jpg"/><br/> Bryce leads the hike back to San Miguel.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2njn0pD131rtgy1qo10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2njn0pD131rtgy1qo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2njn0pD131rtgy1qo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2njn0pD131rtgy1qo9_500.jpg"/><br/> A lamb takes shelter under tall grass.<br/><br/> <p>After having breakfast with Steve (“Esteban”) and Kim, our hosts, the two take Bryce and me to their future home and work-in-progress in the desert. Then, Kim and Steve leave us there to begin our small hike back to San Miguel.</p>http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/21302142830http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/21302142830Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:47:00 -0400DesertLambPapel PicadoRio LajacactusCieneguita<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2n2rgK7yt1rtgy1qo6_500.jpg"/><br/> A woman prepares me a vegetarian taco.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2n2rgK7yt1rtgy1qo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2n2rgK7yt1rtgy1qo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2n2rgK7yt1rtgy1qo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2n2rgK7yt1rtgy1qo4_500.jpg"/><br/> A woman skillfully cuts prickly pear.<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2n2rgK7yt1rtgy1qo5_500.jpg"/><br/> A chihuahua flees my aperture.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2n2rgK7yt1rtgy1qo9_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2n2rgK7yt1rtgy1qo11_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2n2rgK7yt1rtgy1qo10_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Bryce from Mirador.<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2n2rgK7yt1rtgy1qo12_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Bryce and I explore Tianguis, a giant open-air market in San Miguel. You can buy everything here, from peacocks to bed frames, chicken heads to counterfeit jeans. Afterwards, we walk to Mirador, a lookout point offering stunning views of San Miguel.</p>http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/21279631725http://justinianogodriguez.tumblr.com/post/21279631725Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:18:00 -0400CandyChihuahuaGraffitiTianguisSan MiguelMiradorLookoutPanorama