Today we are going to Muse about our time in Mexico. If this is your first visit, welcome to Musings. If you have been here before, welcome back. Over time we are going to talk about many things: the past, the present, perhaps the future, travel, art, society and more. Wherever my musing takes me. I hope you will come along with me.
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Seven Weeks
We were seven weeks in Mexico this year. Too short a time. I really love it there.
We head to the central mountains in the heart of colonial Mexico. This is not the land of sprawling beach front resorts and carefully crafted tourist retreats. This is the land of history, of real community, a magical land. To be sure, it appeals to tourists and has five star hotels, spas and restaurants. But that is just the surface. There is a depth and soul that is missing in the beach front resorts.
Cactus and Vistas
Outside the city of San Miguel de Allende it is a land of cactus, vistas and farming.
The City
The city it is a place of sophistication, history and wonder.
It is just a place of fun, on so many levels.
Exotic
Churches, Weddings and Ancient Buildings
San Miguel is a city of churches and thus weddings, and ancient buildings.
Parks and Public Places
This is also a city of parks and public places. Parks and plazas are abundant and they are used.
Crowds
On the weekends the population swells with people coming for a short get-away. Most are young people from the south, principally Mexico City, I think.
Color is What You See
I am always struck by the vibrant use of color. Color is the urban spice.
A Walking City
If you like to walk this is a place you would enjoy. People walk! Yes, there are taxis ($2-3)and Uber, but around Centro, the colonial center of town, people tend to walk.
History
This also is a place of importance in Mexican History. In 1810 the people of Mexico rose up against the government and started their War of Independence, freeing them from Spain and France. San Miguel el Grande was central in this revolt. Ignacio Allende, lived in San Miguel and he became the military leader of the revolt. He was executed during the conflict, but after Mexico achieved its Independence the city name was changed to San Miguel de Allende.
Independence Day Fiesta
The last week we were in town we attended a grand party celebrating Independence day. There were at our table, Jeanette and Beatty, friends Don and Joan who live in SMA and myself. It was a huge affair held at the Rosewood Hotel with several hundred people attending. Open bars. Multiple Mexican food stations. Entertainment.
Here are a few photos:
I was fascinated by the strange cloud and moon configuration seen in the background.
For us the night came to a close when an actor portraying Ignacio Allende read the Cry for Independence, El Grito. It was about 11:00PM. We toddled off to our respective beds.
The party went to 2:00AM.
more to come
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We now offer tote bags.
For more information, click on “tote bag available” below the image.
Art Work
Also on the commercial side, here are examples of my work you may wish to check out:
Thomas-Tribby.pixels.com is now offering I Phone Cases, Coffee Mugs, Throw Pillows, Greeting Cards, Bath Towels, Hand Towels, Shower Curtains, Duvet Covers , Yoga Mats, Tote Bags,Women’s T Shirts, Men’s T Shirts, Tapestries and more with reproductions of my artwork. If you want to check them out, here are the steps:
- 1. Click on this link: thomas-tribby.pixels.com.
- 2. Click on one of the categories in the menu bar at the top: Wall Art, Home Decor, Lifestyle, Stationery or Apparel. It will list a number of options.
- 3. Click on option.
- 4. Click on image and a sizing slide will open allowing you to adjust the image to the way you like it..
Have fun.
My work is available as traditional prints on canvas, paper or metal, but it also available on greeting cards, phone covers, tote bags, shower curtains, t-shirts and more. It makes for some very personalized gifts. Below is the link to the site. I hope you like it.
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