Arrived back in San Miguel de Allende Friday night, beat up, worn out, but well satisfied that we have accomplished all we could get done. Over the past 4 1/2 days we have travelled by 1st Class bus, 2nd Class buses, many 'no' Class buses, taxis, boats, and sneakers, covering distances from SMA of 600+ kms, and internal the communities, another 50kms by foot.

From the abandened silver mine (and ghost town which is starting to be re-built) of Pozos, to 500 year old Morelia of Aztec origen(now a 1/2 million, and growing, University town) with arguably the best (certainly the most beautiful we have ever seen) Cathedral, then a side trip to Patzcuaro in the heart of Purepecha Indian country. This area is famous for the yearly Monarch butterfly migration and Day of the Dead celebrations 1st two days in November.

While in Patzcuoro, we too a baot trip to the island of Janitzio, famous for the men who fish the area using 'butterfly' shaped nets--well documented on post cards. (see pic) The town, built on the side of the steep hills, was basically a large market of goodies and local crafts.

We now have 3 days, and nights, left on this fantabulous journey. These days are planned to be spent 'vegging' in SMA, soaking up the ambience, not to mention the 90* sunny days.

Over these days we plan on sending various 'misc.' pics and try to give some general comments of this special month. I hope everyone went, or is going tonight, for a 'full' moon hike, eh! We have the same sky--sort of!

Arriving home Tuesday night and looking for some company on Lake Thomas Wednesday. Anyone going to be around 6:00pm?

Adios, eh!

We are on the road for the next 4/5 days and may not have access to the blog but will 'probably' have internet access.

Heading west for a few 100 miles on various bus connnections to Morelia and Patzcuaro--land of the Michoacan Indians.

Went to Pozos yesterday (pics in camera), an idle silver mine and what has been a ghost town for the past 100 years. When it was really going there were 100,000 people there. Up until 20 years ago it had maybe 600 but is being steadily re-habited--artsy fartsy and American expats money--could be the next SMA.

Today was what Nancy is calling---another 'ditto' day, everyone of the 20 days we have been here has been-85*-90* and sunny by mid afternoon, going down to 60* over night--it never changes but they say the rainy season coming in a few weeks last a few months.

Adios until the next time.

B & N

Pedro picked a pile of peppers! The market at Guanajuato was so huge, it was impossible to see it all (and hot?)!

Guanajuato (whanawatto) from the Fenicular; a jumble of houses up and down the mountainside.
At the top we bought a door bell (always wanted one and I miss Lewis).