Two Amigos

Original photo of these handsome men taken in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.  (They prepared my lunch one day.)

An artistic action run over my original photo.  Actions can be real time savers!

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Candle light...

These candles caught my eye while on a house tour in San Miguel de Allende.  I love the crookedy one!

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Little bird...

Sweet little stone bird sculpture found on a house tour in San Miguel de Allende.

A Photoshop Elements action, decorative brushes, masks and vignette added to my original photo.

Enhanced photo

Original photo

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Old Bug...

Mexico seems to be the place where Volkswagen bugs go to retire.  In San Miguel de Allende, I saw more Volkswagens than any other automobile (except green taxi cabs).

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You are my special angel...

Sweet holy water font in a church in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

Texture and brushes added to original photo.

original photo

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Roof Tops...

The Dome de Las Monjas in San Miguel de Allende.  The dome is beautiful no matter from what angle or time of day one sees it.  Designed by San Miguel's own famous architect, Ceferino Gutierrez.

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Don't Forget to Wash Your Hands

Fantastic fountain I found while roaming the streets of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

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Room with a view...

Such a delight to wake up to a beautiful view from our hotel window in San Miguel.

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3 Hearts

I found these delightful blown glass hearts at the Artisan's Market in San Miguel.  They look so pretty hanging in my studio window!

"Soft and Sweet" texture courtesy of Kim Klassen.  Additional overlay layer of text added.

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A Taste of San Miguel

I had absolutely the best time this afternoon.  I took a food tasting tour.  Oh my gosh, the food was terrific.  The restaurants were delightful.  My tour guide, CC, was so knowledgeable, personable and professional.  I had a private tour which lasted 3-1/2 hours.  I have to say this was the most fun I've had thus far while in San Miguel.  You can book a tour at www.tasteofsanmiguel.com

CC (on right) and me at La Parada

Ceviche La Parada (white fish "cooked" in lime juice)

La Parada Restaurant

 Cochinito Pibil ("barbequed" suckling pig)

La Casa del Diezmo

Mole Negro

La Cocina - I ate in the kitchen!

 Ice Cream - Mamey fruit flavor

Nieves de Garrafa

 Sopa de Tortilla

Los Milagros

 Tequila with salt and lime - my first ever!

Cantina-Bar "El Gato Negro" (the black cat)

 Churro with "Cajeta" filling (caramel made from goat's milk)

San Agustin Churros y Chocolate

Behind closed doors...

One cannot be mislead by the look of a door here in San Miguel.  I have seen some amazing things behind a nondescript door.

I visited the Mask Museum located in the La Cuesta B&B.  The B&B is located way up above the city on a tiny narrow street.  The home and museum were amazing.

Entry Way

Courtyard fountain at the top of the stairs entering the B&B

 One of the guest rooms above the courtyard

 Although photography was not allowed in the museum, we were able to take pictures of the masks offered for sale in the museum shop.

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Getting to know you...

getting to know all about you...

San Miguel de Allende is a charming city in Mexico.  It's filled with winding, steep cobblestone streets.  The people are friendly.  Tons of Canadians and Americans have second homes here.  It's amazing the sites that can be found behind old doors.

We are staying at The Villa Mirosal, a beautiful small hotel (12 rooms).  Sunrise view from our hotel room.

The world famous La Parroquia of San Miguel de Allende located in the Jardin.

 One of the many craftsmen selling their wares in the Jardin