I´d like to say we are fluent and knowledgable about all things San Miguel, but not yet. I´m learning new words everyday, though. It is such a friendly and comfortable place to try out one´s limited Spanish.
One of our favorite discoveries is making our own orange juice each morning. For about 80 cents (10 pesos) we can buy more than enough of the odd looking greenish oranges (see photo) that make the sweet and delicious juice. Our apartment has a juicer, so that´s our eye-opener each day. (The eye-closer appears later in this posting.)
The walking we do has been so good for my aches and pains--better than physical therapy for my back! Must be the hills. Tomorrow we will meet other tourists at the public library and join a tour of 3 or 4 homes and gardens of San Miguel. These are some pretty special places, I am told. The proceeds go to support the library.
We´ve also got plans for Thanksgiving Dinner. A local organization that supports Mexican girls and their education is having a sumptuous traditional dinner, with some Mexican specialties thrown in for interest. Looking forward to that, and it is for a good cause. Will be nice to meet some of the other Norte Americanos here.
Last night we wen
t to a restaurant called Mamma Mia; they offer Italian, Mexican, and other dishes. We had tortilla soup (Frank´s newest favorite) and gigantic shrimp in garlic, with rice and vegetables, etc. It was especially delicious, and very reasonable. Before dinner we enjoyed our first margaritas in the bar. As you can see from the photo, one is plenty!
las margaritas--the eye-closer!
t to a restaurant called Mamma Mia; they offer Italian, Mexican, and other dishes. We had tortilla soup (Frank´s newest favorite) and gigantic shrimp in garlic, with rice and vegetables, etc. It was especially delicious, and very reasonable. Before dinner we enjoyed our first margaritas in the bar. As you can see from the photo, one is plenty!It´s a gorgeous day, and we have plans for reading on the patio. Next week temperatures here should be in the low 80´s. Heavenly! Nights can get cool, though, down into the 40´s. Time to head back to the apartment, as we purchased our dinner for this evening from a street vendor: tamales with pollo (chicken). Want to get them in the fridge.
Hasta luego!
Sounds like fun Gayle, I enjoyed seeing pictures of the Art Institute, and hearing that you are going on the garden tour. You'll have to see if the Jacaranda still does movies on Sundays. The margaritas aren't quite as big as what is sitting in front of you though! And watch for gallery openings. They have lots of them!
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