RVing in Mexico with Raymondo y Marsia -2012

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North America » Mexico » Guanajuato » San Miguel de Allende
March 4th 2012

Published: March 5th 2012

Lunes (Monday), 27 Febrero, we left our hilltop home above Guanajuato and headed east to the city that is considered by many to be the crown jewel of colonial Mexican villages - San Miguel de Allende (pronounced ah-YEHN-day). San Miguel is second only in popularity with former American and Canadian residents to the Guadalajara/Lake Chapala area. The population of San Miguel is about 80,000. Expatr... Read Full Entry

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A real cowboy.

A real cowboy.

Balloon sales lady.

Balloon sales lady.

Balloon sales lady.

Given its size, I assume that this is a first communion dress with spaghetti straps and cute little bolero. For sale at the street market. I didn’t think to look at the price.

Given its size, I assume that this is a first communion dress with spaghetti straps and cute little bolero. For sale at the street market. I didn’t think to look at the price.

Given its size, I assume that this is a first communion dress with spaghetti straps and cute little bolero. For sale at the street market. I didn’t think to look at the price.

This church was just behind our campground. It was just beautiful lit up at night. We could watch the bell ringer in tower pulling his ropes.

This church was just behind our campground. It was just beautiful lit up at night. We could watch the bell ringer in tower pulling his ropes.

This church was just behind our campground. It was just beautiful lit up at night. We could watch the bell ringer in tower pulling his ropes.

Interior of that church. It is just a neighborhood church. We don’t know the name of it.

Interior of that church. It is just a neighborhood church. We don’t know the name of it.

Interior of that church. It is just a neighborhood church. We don’t know the name of it.

Churches of San Miguel de Allende. Now, we don’t remember which names go with which churches. Some had very impressive interiors and paintings.

Churches of San Miguel de Allende. Now, we don’t remember which names go with which churches. Some had very impressive interiors and paintings.

Churches of San Miguel de Allende. Now, we don’t remember which names go with which churches. Some had very impressive interiors and paintings.

And, as I said earlier, we didn’t get around to taking photos until Sunday when Mass was in session.

And, as I said earlier, we didn’t get around to taking photos until Sunday when Mass was in session.

And, as I said earlier, we didn’t get around to taking photos until Sunday when Mass was in session.

Our second night in the campground neighbors organized a pizza party. Our group was about evenly represented by Germans, Canadians and Americans.

Our second night in the campground neighbors organized a pizza party. Our group was about evenly represented by Germans, Canadians and Americans.

Our second night in the campground neighbors organized a pizza party. Our group was about evenly represented by Germans, Canadians and Americans.

One neighbor from Switzerland is a full-time RVer living in an extremely heavy duty rig.

One neighbor from Switzerland is a full-time RVer living in an extremely heavy duty rig.

One neighbor from Switzerland is a full-time RVer living in an extremely heavy duty rig.

So far, they have only traveled the U.S., Canada and parts of Mexico. He’ll give it up when he runs out of money, his rig or health fail, or when he and his wife stop getting along.

Raymondo y Marsia at San Miguel de Allende’s Bugambilia restaurant. We both had Mexico’s national dish, Chiles en Nogada.

Raymondo y Marsia at San Miguel de Allende’s Bugambilia restaurant. We both had Mexico’s national dish, Chiles en Nogada.

Raymondo y Marsia at San Miguel de Allende’s Bugambilia restaurant. We both had Mexico’s national dish, Chiles en Nogada.

Ray had the traditional version with cool cream sauce served over shredded cabbage. My gringo version with warmed sauce and sides made a more attractive photo.

Chile in Nogada being called the nat’l dish stems from the fact that it contains all of the colors (red, green and white) of the Mexican flag.

Chile in Nogada being called the nat’l dish stems from the fact that it contains all of the colors (red, green and white) of the Mexican flag.

Chile in Nogada being called the nat’l dish stems from the fact that it contains all of the colors (red, green and white) of the Mexican flag.

Poblano chiles stuffed with ground meat, chopped fruit and nuts, covered with a white walnut sauce (Bugambilia said they used pecans) sprinkled with pomegranate seeds. The recipe looks pretty complicated.

On our last night in San Miguel de Allende the four of us went out for our final dinner together. Ray had a scrumptious pork chop covered with a blackberry sauce.

On our last night in San Miguel de Allende the four of us went out for our final dinner together. Ray had a scrumptious pork chop covered with a blackberry sauce.

On our last night in San Miguel de Allende the four of us went out for our final dinner together. Ray had a scrumptious pork chop covered with a blackberry sauce.

On the first Friday in March, San Miguel hosts a huge dance competition between the native villages. Marsia with one of the dancers.

On the first Friday in March, San Miguel hosts a huge dance competition between the native villages. Marsia with one of the dancers.

On the first Friday in March, San Miguel hosts a huge dance competition between the native villages. Marsia with one of the dancers.

All of the dancers wore these shells on their ankles. They make a clicking sound.

All of the dancers wore these shells on their ankles. They make a clicking sound.

All of the dancers wore these shells on their ankles. They make a clicking sound.

All of the dancers create their own costumes. Keep in mind, these are very poor people.

All of the dancers create their own costumes. Keep in mind, these are very poor people.

All of the dancers create their own costumes. Keep in mind, these are very poor people.

We heard that this performance is a one of a kind event in Mexico.

We heard that this performance is a one of a kind event in Mexico.

We heard that this performance is a one of a kind event in Mexico.

This was a pretty warm day. Heavy and hot as the costumes and headgear are, nobody appeared to be sweating.

This was a pretty warm day. Heavy and hot as the costumes and headgear are, nobody appeared to be sweating.

This was a pretty warm day. Heavy and hot as the costumes and headgear are, nobody appeared to be sweating.

These people danced all day and well into the night. You can see how old this guy is. I think I heard what sounded like the drummers grand finale at 11:30.

These people danced all day and well into the night. You can see how old this guy is. I think I heard what sounded like the drummers grand finale at 11:30.

These people danced all day and well into the night. You can see how old this guy is. I think I heard what sounded like the drummers grand finale at 11:30.

Enjoy the pictures. We really regretted that we left our better camera at home.

Enjoy the pictures. We really regretted that we left our better camera at home.

Enjoy the pictures. We really regretted that we left our better camera at home.

19th March 2012

Candy Dooper
non-member comment

Beautiful costumes!
Wow...those costumes are so impressive. I'm always so impressed with the Native American dancers' costumes but these are so much more elaborate. Just beautiful. That's so cool that you were able to arrange your travels to be in San Miguel during their festival. I tried to access your most recent post but it was deleted. Are you aware of that?

24th March 2012

LunaSea
Marcia Covert

Thanks for telling me. I'll check into it. We have had a lot of trouble posting blogs this year. It has taken up so much time.

1st May 2012

umesh
non-member comment

great
yes its very inspirational

7th May 2013

All of the dancers wore these shells on their ankles. They make a clicking sound.

sergio
non-member comment

Where can I buy these?

16th May 2013

All of the dancers wore these shells on their ankles. They make a clicking sound.

LunaSea
Marcia Covert

You asked where beads worn by native dancers could be purchased. I have no idea. Sorry

16th May 2013

All of the dancers wore these shells on their ankles. They make a clicking sound.

LunaSea
Marcia Covert

you asked where painted planters mad from tires could be purchased. They were very popular in Panama. We bought our in the village of El Valle.

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