It’s Saturday and the city is buzzy. We took Stan’s advice and walked to the Mercado SANO in another part of town. Below is a photo of one section of the Food Court where we bought pastries, coffee and tacos with the shells being pressed and grilled right there. The space is filled with a jumble of expats who live here full time or for a month or two in the winter season.
In addition to food items, locals (both temporary and permanent) come to buy fruits, vegetables, fresh baked bread, herbs, spices and more. There are musicians playing music from the 70’s and lots of camaraderie. It’s a happening place in the Guadiana neighborhood of San Miguel.
Around town we see these giant puppets called mojigangas. Many over 15 feet tall, they symbolize joy and are used in weddings and/or other fiestas. They have been used in celebrations in San Miguel for more than 100 years.
From the market, we went to Fabrica La Aurora, a former textile mill turned into a large art complex filled with galleries, antique shops, and artist studios. We spent several hours wandering through the complex.
We wander around town looking in shop windows,
viewing colorful facades,
And viewing the Perroquia de San Miguel Arcangel from different vantage points.
Our new friend Stan tells us that if you see an open door…”go inside!” And we do. This large shop has pots and plants that we’d love to bring home.
We are enjoying weather that is warmer than home, though the mornings are chilly. Evenings are nice and we enjoy more wandering and sitting in the main square listening to dueling mariachi bands. It’s a happening place!
