San Miguel de Allende AND Morelia, MEXICO

Spent yesterday and last night in the town of San Miguel de Allende (pop. 63,000) about 2 hours south east of Guanajuato. Nice town with lots of outdoor performances at night, Indian dances, etc, and of course, beautiful plazas and churches. Not as charming as Guanajuato, but still a nice town to explore.

Arrived this afternoon (4.5 hour drive) in Morelia (pop. 570,000), the capital city of the state of Michoacán (4 hours north west of Mexico City). I´m here for the annual 3-week long festival (Feria de Morelia) and today is the big celebration of the founding of this city 465 years ago. And what a stately capital this is. The most impressive solid buildings, cathedrals, and plazas. Indeed much to see and experience.

Gotto go and celebrate with these happy Mexicans! Have I ever mentioned that I love Mexico!! Everywhere I go, I find so much to see and so many happy-go-lucky people!

Adios!