Yesterday we joined about 125 others and boarded buses for a tour of three local homes. 
The library holds these tours each Sunday as a fund raiser for the library and for providing tutoring support for local children at the library. A couple homes were high on hillsides overlooking the city, while the
third was just a couple of blocks from our apartment. It is currently for 
sale for $1.2 million, in case you are interested, and it was our favorite, of course. The only problem with all of these is they are built on 3 to 4 levels, so lots of stairs.
The library holds these tours each Sunday as a fund raiser for the library and for providing tutoring support for local children at the library. A couple homes were high on hillsides overlooking the city, while the
third was just a couple of blocks from our apartment. It is currently for 
sale for $1.2 million, in case you are interested, and it was our favorite, of course. The only problem with all of these is they are built on 3 to 4 levels, so lots of stairs.One amazing thing about SMA is the inconspicuous looking doors on the streets. When they are open, you view astonishing courtyards, with lovely tiles, flowers, fountains, and furnishings. They are beautiful and give a glimpse of the homes that are right in the center of things, but secluded and very private.
Friday night as we walked home after dinner (it was dark out) we came upon a crowd of people in a procession, along with a burro dressed for the occasion. It was some type of 
celebration with singing and sharing of wine. We joined in (without wine glasses) until we reached our street. So many occasions for smiles.
celebration with singing and sharing of wine. We joined in (without wine glasses) until we reached our street. So many occasions for smiles.Last night we risked life and limb. We ate at a hole-in-the-wall buffet, that really wasn{t very good. We were worried that we wouldn{t wake up this morning, but all is well. We do like supporting little local places, but that one was iffy! So we live to eat another day!
Our neighborhood is calm and quiet normally, but Saturday night we were stunned. Fireworks! Sounded like dynomite outside our windows, even with ear plugs. We learned later that we can expect that on Saturday nights, a local custom. Yikes! Maybe we{ll join them next week!
Now we plan to take a taxi to a nonprofit place that is holding A Thanksgiving Dinner as a fundraiser. Want to get our tickets early. Frank would be so disappointed without his pumpkin pie!
The weather is warm and lovely, in the high 70{s, and should continue that way. After we walk in the mornings we usually go back home around 1 or 2 for our siesta and sit on the palapa above our apartment. Life is good!
Sounds like you are having a fabulous time! You can give Rick Steves some competition for a book on where to eat (or not to eat), what to see and do! I'm really enjoying your blogs so keep them coming!
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Guanajuato is like that too with random processions and bar hopping! My husband and I didn't join, but we sang a few songs and watched the crowd for a bit. I love it!-Walking to release the pain. I guess I should try that:)
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