On our first foreign adventure, Paul and I traveled to San Miguel de Allende (SMA) to celebrate his birthday in 2007. We returned in 2013 to celebrate my birthday as I recuperated from surgery. It's hard to believe how much this charming colonial town, a UNESCO World Heritage sight and Travel and Leisure's 2017 Best City in the World, has changed.
Read MoreLeaving Huatulco, I wish I had taken a picture of us squeezed into the taxi with our luggage everywhere. Overpacking is hereditary, I got it from my mom. We have made a vow to reduce to one suitcase each when we leave the states in March. I may have to hire someone to help me stick with the plan.
Read MoreWhen I was researching this leg of our vagabond life and suggested a beach, Paul mentioned Huatulco. Having never been there and never heard of it, I did a "little" research and booked a room at a small hotel right on a beach. Booked airfare on Interjet--good rates and free cerveza on every flight plus lots of legroom. When we boarded the plane, Paul asked me where is Huatulco? On the Gulf side, I said, in Oaxaca. I guess my college course on Mexican history and geography has not totally stayed with me for 40 years. Paul proved it when he showed me the map and that we were headed to the Pacific, south of Acapulco! No matter, we loved it. Nine bahias (bays} and 36 white sand playas (beaches), lots of privacy.
Read MoreOn any given walk to any location in Mexico City, Paul would find me stopped and snapping photos of the interesting streets and scenes. In this post, I just want to show some of the beautiful sights we saw on our daily walks to the Metro and around town. I hope you enjoy the vistas.
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