Traveling Near and Far

Early one morning we heard a strange series of sounds that were foreign to our ears.  We scurried up the metal staircase to the rooftop terrace of our casita.  What a delight to see hot air balloons hovering over our neighborhood, seemingly close enough to reach up and touch.  All this from our casita in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

In north-central Mexico, where the Independence Movement took root, some 6400 ft. above sea level, is a town called San Miguel de Allende.  Population of approximately 170,000, of which roughly 20 percent is foreign.  The beautiful architecture, culture and events make this town a mecca for Mexicans from all over as well as foreign travelers.  Often enough, after visiting here, people decide to stay, or get a place to call second home.  We were entranced like so many others.  And this time we found a piece of paradise for us to enjoy as often as we like.  Casita Om and environs:

 Sunday 10-15-2017 The Guadalupe neighborhood of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico is an artist enclave.  Evidence of this is its people, art studios and street art.  Here are some of the murals on walls all over the neighborhood.