Felices Fiestas!

Christmas is coming and the geese are getting fat. I’ve been putting pennies in the old men’s hats! This time of year, a lot more of the beggars are children. It makes me very sad. They wait at the corners and approach the cars while they are waiting for the light. I try to keepContinue reading “Felices Fiestas!”

It’s Official!

Well, you might say it’s about time. I’m just glad the process is over. What process, you say? The visa process. It’s official: Lyn and I are officially permanent residents of Mexico. After a very frustrating week, the good news came on Friday. We had been patiently waiting for notification via the INM (Mexican Immigration)Continue reading “It’s Official!”

Out and about, and more…

Lyn and I finally had a chance to go downtown and have dinner at a “local” restaurant. The restaurant — Marie y su bici — was recommended by some of my students. It is a very authentic Mexican restaurant that still serves some traditional dishes (one I call a “bowl of bugs”), along with someContinue reading “Out and about, and more…”

Easter in Querétaro

So much to say, today, but first, I want to focus on my Sophie Poodle. It is Easter here. Ninety-plus percent of the people in Mexico are Catholic. That makes Easter one of the biggest holidays of the year, here. In Querétaro, most businesses shut down from Thursday to Sunday. People are everywhere! Strolling downContinue reading “Easter in Querétaro”

Blessed with Good Fortune

It always amazes me when, somehow, all of our blessings become evident all at once. This has been one of those weeks. And, as I look back at this past month, I cannot believe just how much we have achieved. Apostille After two weeks of waiting, and several days of panic, our marriage certificate withContinue reading “Blessed with Good Fortune”