Puppies

Ok, house pictures will have to wait. I am still working on Internet access at the house, and I forgot to take pictures before coming to my Internet hotspot. Still, today is a big day, since everything big that I bought this week is supposed to get delivered...sofa's, table / chairs, etc. I will finally have a chair in my house!! It's the little things in life here that make it so exciting...

But, as promised, here are some puppy pictures from last weekend.



And for whatever reason, this guy loved getting himself stuck under this side-table.

Weekend Trips

So last weekend some fellow volunteers and I went to San Miguel de Allende after our workshops. We stayed in the most amazing Bed & Breakfast. My room actually came with its own private terrace, which was a great place to just hang out, relax, and enjoy the great view of the city. The staff was all very friendly, the service was amazing, and I just loved the overall experience. I think running a B&B like that would be quite a fun job, since you have the opportunity to meet world-travelers and provide a unique, personalized experience. I hope I have the chance to go back! This is San Miguel at daybreak.



While in San Miguel, this time I manged to make it to the hot springs with my amigos. Everyone we talked to recommended La Gruta. It is famous for having a grotto, with a tunnel linking the grotto to the outdoor pool. It was a bit hot in there, but otherwise the water was great! They actually had a set of rules, and you could get kicked out for "antisocial" behavior.



In San Miguel, I also had some great Chile En Nogado, kind of like chille relleno, but the chiles were stuffed with a mix of nuts, meats, and fruits.



I then went to Guanajuato with one of the guys, since I will have a hard time visiting the city again (being so far North really hurts the travel opportunities). However, there are so many things to see in the city that I have to go back!! The view from the Monument de Pipila was great. The city is in a bowl, and essentially has different layers to it. As they built the city, they used old mining tunnels as roads, lowered the streets, and otherwise built around the natural features. As a result, the city is really a 3D maze! Doors of buildings literally lead into the open air!



And, after another week of PC workshops in QRO, a couple of us went to San Luis Potosi, a couple hours northwest of QRO. One of the volunteers there had 7 very cute puppies, and I have some great pictures that I will have to post next time (I am hanging out in the local food court with no cable for my camera). I just received all the keys to my house today and spent a good half of my settling in allowance today buying basics (trash cans, cleaning supplies, etc....definitely surprised how quickly it added up), so I will post pictures next time! The next week will be filled with cleaning and more economic stimulating.