San Miguel - Day FOUR

Hola Familia, Damon aqui. Wednesday was incredible and busy as the pictures below will show. However as usual the best things are not caught on camera. That evening after a wonderful dinner at the house, prepared by our housekeeper, Magdalena, we went out for some live music and drinks at Romano's, an Italian Bar and Restraunt. Magnificent! Then the lively sounds of many different mariachi bands lured us into the Jardin, soon we found ourselves surrounded by twelve Mexican musicians. They played a traditional love song just for us as we danced. It doesn't get any better than that.

San Miguel in the morning

Hiking up the streets of San Miguel / Window shopping later that day

Out on the Town, after a dinner of Quesadillas - Yum!/Washing hands in fountain after petting stray dog - I miss Redders!

San Miguel - Day THREE

This morning we hiked to the top of one of the outskirting hills, and had a beautiful view of the layout of San Miguel. On our way down we admired the architecture and landscape of several streets, ending with a stroll through the park, and a beer at an outdoor barbecue place. We then had lunch at home, and decided to check out the hots prings outside of town. We stopped at one place called La Gruta, and it was amazing. The hot spring water is pumped into a man-made cave, and flows out through a tunnel into two separate pools. We had so much fun, we may spend a whole day there later this week. :) For dinner, we had a yummy dish made by our cook, which we ate out on the terrace, right at sunset. It was beautiful! We ended the evening with a stroll around St. Francis church. Another perfect day! Damon and I feel this will not the last time we will visit San Miguel!

Hiking up to the top of the hill/burros getting a drink from a fountain

The view from the top of the hill, there was a fire off in the distance, it seems they burn a lot of their fields this time of year, wheter intentionally or unintentionally, we're not sure.

Having a beer at the outdoor barbecue (owned by Americans)-check out Damon's cool new shirt!

La Gruta hot springs, 'nuff said!

Supper at Sunset on our terrace

San Miguel - Day TWO

We started our day slowly, eating breakfast on the rooftop terrace and listening to the bells ring from the many churches throughout the city. We had lunch at a nearby street stand, and spent the day wandering down different streets and meandering through the artisan district. There were many treasures, but we didn't take too many pictures. :) After walking in the hot sun and being on our feet most of the day, it felt great to grab some fresh fruit and a cold beer! We had soup for dinner, and ended the day where it started, on the rooftop, taking in the sounds and sights of the city . . . and dancing to them too!

Eating at the Street Stand / View of our house from street stand

Statue of Isador Allende / walking along the streets

Fresh Tortillas! / Entering into the Artisan Market

Hola from San Miguel! Day ONE

We arrived in San Miguel around 3:30, after renting a car from the airport and having a beautiful drive through the back country of Mexico, stopping for a cow once. :) We met our housekeeper, toured around the house, freshened up, and walked around town. This place is UNBELIEVEABLE! There are hidden treasures around every turn in the road, in every corner. The architecture is gorgeous and ancient. we have a wall in our house that is around 300 years old! It's warm and sunny, and people are very friendly. We walked around the Jardin, which is the main area the town was first built around. It has trees, flowers, fountains,and a gazeebo. It sits in front of the church of St. Michael the Archangel, built in 1689. We watched a puppet show in the square, had soup the cook had prepared for us at home, and ended the evening with mass at St. Michael's. When Church was let out, the square was filled with music from a band playing in the gazeebo. Damon and I both commented we felt as if we were in a dream, a very good one! :)

At the Cincinnati airport, 5:30am - Waiting for our first flight

Stop for cow crossing, Driving into San Miguel



Outside St.Michael's Parish, and a tribute to St. Patrick!

In the Jardin, Street vendors & the Puppet Show

Visit to Creede

Last week I flew into Colorado to see Damon. It was hectic at first - with my flight to Alamosa canceling and Damon having to drive to Denver in a snowstorm to pick me up. :( We fared well after that, but it's crazy how wet & snowy the drive was, as seen by the ice built up on the truck! The ranch was BEAUTIFUL - covered in 17" of snow, and an excited Redder pup was there to greet us too! Wow, the week went by too fast after that! We fed horses together, cut down our tree & decorated it, met Santa, attended Bill & Lori's wedding (friends from ranch above ours), and went to Durango for a photography show. Unfortunately, my memory card was full in Durango, so didn't get any pics. Damon was one of many subject matter in the photography show, and the best-looking by far! I was very proud! When I get the website link, I'll post it here so you can view those portraits as well. Damon, if i've forgotten anything, please add any input here, this trip was jam-packed fun, and I know I'm forgetting something!

Welcome Asa Anthony Wadden!

Our little nephew is born! 6lb 8oz. We are so excited! Congratulations Ben & Neely! Can't wait to cuddle him...:)

Sarah & Wray Warner

Congratulations to Sarah & Wray! Married November 11th, 2007. Below are some pics (in slideshow form) from our trip to Charlotte, NC. It was a beautiful day, spent with many 4UR friends!

Halloween

I went trick-or-treating with Ellen & Stephen, and got just as much candy as they did! Yes, I went up to each door and asked for my own candy, thank you. Trick was on them for giving candy to a 30 year old! Hee Hee. Ellen was Laura Ingalls from Little House on the Prairie, Stephen was Zorro, and I was a plain ol' pirate.

Pumpkin Carving

Ellen, Stephen & I carved our pumpkins for Halloween. It was Stephen's first time to actually "carve" one, he did a great job! You can view our work below! Clicking on each image opens it up larger in another window. :)Ellen Carved the pirate, Stephen the cat, and I did the guy with his head on fire :)

A Day with Ellen & Stephen

Ellen, Stephen and I went to Metamora, Indiana today to go through their corn maze (below). Metamora is an old canal town, and a lot of fun to walk through. We had a blast, and stopped in town to walk around and get some yummy hand-dipped ice cream!

Damon's Visit

Time went by way too fast when Damon was in Cincy. Partly b/cwe had something planned every day! Between meeting with our Priest about the wedding, working on the guest list, and training Flica w/ Uncle Ron; Damon and I did get a chance to go to a haloween party with mom and Jack, and visit Uncle Ray and Aunt Barb at their place in Kentucky. I miss you babe!

Steamboat Springs

The owners of the 4UR ranch treated all full-time employees (and their significant others) to an all expenses paid weekend in Steamboat Springs. It was an exciting time! Damon and I also had the chance to spend a day in Laramie w/ Peter and Cassie, it was so great to spend time with them at Newmann Center and get the "insider's tour" of the campus from Peter. Thank you to everyone for making it such a great fun-packed weekend! (P.S. Click on the pictures to see larger images)