Life is uncertain, eat dessert first!
A day to recoup and reflect. We had breakfast with our new friends from Santa Fe, Barbara and John. Chatted about anything and everything (except politics and religion :)
Then, off to meander the old part of SMA – the historical district about a mile square. Buildings going back to the 16 and 17th century. These are significant since the first of 3 Mexican revolution started in the area in 1810. First to get freedom from Spanish dominion. The next about 50 years later, freedom from the church, that had title to over half of the land. The final, around 1910 was the establishment of democracy. So, this year in September major events will take place to celebrate both a centennial and bicentennial of freedom.
Of course, festivals are a way of life here. As I might have mentioned, we met George O. Jackson at Smithsonian Museum in Washington DC. He told of SMA’s over 50 festivals. Some last 2 weeks; Candaleria, in the springs. At times there are multiple festivals going on. Yep, I’m in my environment here :-)
Get to meet many nice people at a couple of our favorite spots – the public library and the El Pegaso restaurants. Good food and especially, lots of fun.
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Adios – don Mariano
