Tag Archives: Jardin
Where in the World is San Miguel de Allende?
For those of you who are not familiar with it, SMA (San Miguel de Allende) is pretty much in the very middle of Mexico. For all we know, the exact center goes right through our dining table. It is a … Continue reading
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Tagged Churches, Fireworks, Jardin
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Sopa de pato. What to do with the eggs?
There’s Carnival, there’s Mardi Gras, but in Mexico there’s egg-bonking. For a couple of days before Lent, folks in San Miguel go nuts smashing confetti or ash-filled colored eggs, known as cascarones, on the heads of innocent bystanders. All around the … Continue reading
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Sopa de Pato. What to do with the feathers?
Last Friday we were awakened at seven by the sound of drums coming from the Jardin. This troupe of traditional indian dancers, one of several in for the day, kept at it until about nine in the evening, when they … Continue reading
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Tagged Feathers, Festival, Jardin
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