We’re on our way this morning to San Miguel de Allende, a city popular with artists and ex-pats, as evidenced by both the plethora of art galleries and ethnic restaurants! Our plan was to stop at a new set of ruins that have only been open to the public since 2011, but unlike every other archaeological site in Mexico, this one is closed on Mondays!! Juan is disappointed because he hasn’t had a chance to see this one yet! Along the drive Juan tells us the history of San Miguel de Allende. It was actually a planned city, rather than just growing as necessity dictated. The original name was San Miguel Grande. Then Allende became a freedom fighter, working with Hidalgo. When Allende went to the USA to buy arms he was caught and beheaded. Hidalgo and two other fighters were also beheaded and their heads were displayed at the four corners of the granary to discourage the rebels. It didn’t work. 1826 his nam...
Yeah! Looking forward to it!!
ReplyDeleteSo excited!! Can't wait!! We'll be about half an hour behind you!
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