La Parroquia

"La Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel, a pink granite, Gothic parish church, looking like an ornate candy sculpture, is one of San Miguel de Allende's most famous landmarks as well as one of the finest examples of colonial architecture in Mexico. Standing in the city's main square or zocalo  (called "El Jardin" by the locals), the church was originally built in 1683 but was given a face lift in 1880." For more information go to: wikitravel.org/en/San_Miguel_de_Allende

Eric took this beautiful picture on one of our first nights out walking the town.

Today was our 2nd day of school and also "Tuesday Market" or Tianguis del Martes, which we had both heard was worth a trip to-- so we got on a local bus and took the 20 minute ride up the hill. I have been to some pretty amazing mercados in Mexico and this one wasn't' quite what either of us expected. Maybe it was because it was hot, dusty and crowded, or because it has been effected by the state of the economy these days, but it was a bit depressed and we didn't stay long. I posted a small album of our first couple of days around town.

Hemos llegados

We arrived late last night and met the family we will be staying with for 3 weeks-- The Lamas Family-- Ausencio and Matilde, but they go by Chencho y Chela. We walked the calles of San Miguel de Allende today and enjoyed a nice cold Michelada before returning "home" for la comida and watching the sad ending of Mexico vs. Argentina.

Mamá y hijo se van a San Miguel de Allende para estudiar español juntos

I'm off again to Mexico again this summer to work on my Spanish. This year, my son Eric is coming with me! It should be a great experience for both of us to spend this kind of time together. We will be living with the same family (Spanish only!)  in San Miguel de Allende and taking language classes at Academia Hispano Americano. This will be my second time studying Spanish here, and my 4th trip to San Miguel de Allende. This year I will miss my good friend, Ruth, whom I met in San Miguel 4 years ago!

We leave this Saturday, June 26 and will return July 17-- hopefully a bit more proficient in Spanish!

Click on the map, find the state of Guanajuato, just north of Mexico City, and that is where we'll be!