Red Hot!

I would love to tour Prague in this red hot automobile - wouldn't you?

Processed in Lightroom; several Topaz Labs filters added to my original photo.

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Just rewards...

After a six week hiatus from walking on the beach due to the holidays, back problems and travel, it felt great to get back out there!

I was rewarded by low tide, gentle breezes and starlit morning.  I also came across this mum which had been stuck in one of the wooden pilings.  Even though this bloom had seen better days, it still looked pretty in the early morning light.

A touch of HDR filter added to my original i-phone photo.

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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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