Author Archives: Rogelio
That’s not the Jardin
No indeed. Back in the Big Apple. Much the same as San Miguel except for the tacos. Constant activity, good food, and great friends.
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Lights out
Yesterday evening, as happens from time to time in San Miguel, the lights went out in our part of El Centro (on the right side of this picture). So we upped and crashed with friends who live up on the … Continue reading
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All this for five pesos?
OK, seven pesos with a donation for the music. We have extolled the benefits of traveling by bus in SMA before, but we forgot to mention that apart from being frequent, fun, and very cheap, you also get in-flight entertainment. … Continue reading
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At last, a Mexican driving license
Only slightly more complicated to get than a US green card. After endless hours trolling around getting medical certificates and stuff, I was one of the lucky few to get to use the new written test in what was purported … Continue reading
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Pop goes the cactus again
Another wonderful cactus flower. I suppose we should know the latin names for all these things. Had cactus originated in England like I was, I am sure they would have been given wonderful folksy names like “Old Man’s Floggle” or … Continue reading
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Mexico export stamps 1975
For those whose sensitivities are offended by most stamp designs, and who appreciate decent graphics, this series of stamps promoting Mexican exports, issued originally in 1975 and continuing into the mid 1990’s, should appeal. For a look at the complete … Continue reading
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Exhibition to benefit the Village of Las Clavellinas
Las Clavellinas, settled about 1,000 years ago, is one of the oldest villages around San Miguel. Despite sporadic water and electricity supplies, a group of Village women, otherwise without work, have formed a family garden and sewing workshop to improve … Continue reading
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch in SMA
Today, Hedwig and the Angry Inch (the real deal) managed to draw a packed crowd from the aging rocker gringos in San Miguel, plus a respectable showing of some younger and more local faces which was a nice change. The … Continue reading
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Cactus that yells at you
Where we come from, cactus are lumpy objects, won in raffles or bought in Ikea, that sit on shelves gathering dust and wilting until bits fall off. Here in Mexico they jump up and down and surprise you by frequently … Continue reading
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The Oaxaca cheese lady
Every Tuesday when we can, we visit the Tianguis, or open air market, held at the top of the hill above SMA. One of our favorites here is the best Oaxaca (pronounced Wa-haka) string cheese on the face of the … Continue reading
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