Hello my friends and family, things are starting to settle in and I'm feeling more at home than the first week.
This is Revolution Week here; a religious ceremony, dating back to the 1400's with festivities and parades every day or night. We took in the parade on Saturday, tried to find the one last night, but missed it and spent the night at the Plaza, which is like a little town square, with a big gazebo in the center, little shops all around, big cathederal at one end.
Sunday, was church with friends, then on to an open air restaurant to have b b qued lamb, which was the best I've ever had, and they do it only on Sundays, then to the airport in Guadalajara to pick up Joni & Carl; michele drove and I directed. It's a big city, but airport on our end of town and easy to find. Then Michelle and I went back to the plaza for another festiviy, it was just michele and I; we were of the few gringos, but wonderful mexican families all around, taking in the festivities; a little like a county fair but all in one block; they even brought in all the carnival rides for the little kids. It was a lot of fun;
today I went back to work on my Poppy picture; I thought I'd finish, but Victor had to leave because someone died, so I got it to the final touches and will finish it on Saturday then will send a picture. Lunch out with girlfriends, and tonight we're all going back to the plaza to see another parade, then dinner on the pier of the lake, as it's nearly a full moon and should be awesome. (this part reminds me of New orleans). In the mid 80'e each day, so loving that.
Michele and I rented a darling house today, right in the village where we wanted to be. We'll both stay where we're out for another month then move in on Jan 1, or maybe a week sooner.
Not to worry, anyone, it's a big estate with 3-4 houses on it with all these lush gardens, and the landlord lives in one, his sister in the other (she's a realtor) one is an art studio; and it's gated, so very safe.
Wednesday night, going to a Tango show at the local theatre, having thanksgiving in restaurant with friends; otherwise would have to do the cooking; then to a special art opening on Friday evening after playing Mah-jong in the daytime.
