We are down to our last 3 Mexico posts. Barrett and I are back in the states, currently in Ft. Pierce, Florida, but due to hectic travel schedules and questionable internet connections there are still 3 Mexico posts rattling around in my brain.
Let's get down to work, shall we?
Welcome to the beautiful town of Queretero (say it like carat-arrow but really fast)! This gorgeous colonial city is full of history and is cute as a button. Remember the sad guy with the flaming torch from the last blog? This is the town he gave his speech in, spurring the Mexicans on to fight for their independence from the Spanish. At night troupes of musicians wander the town singing, playing, and competing with other groups. During the day, you can share a glass of wine ice with your sweetie, eat gourmet food, gaze at the aqueduct, and roam the quiet streets. Here are some of our favorite pics.
This church looked beautiful from the outside, simple and timeless. But on the inside...welll...if it's not baroque, don't fix it.
How do we get ourselves into these messes? Our writer and photographer friends wrote an article for National Geographic Traveler about a B&B in Queretero called La Casa del Atrio. This article thrilled the owners who gave our friends and us free rooms for a long weekend. In addition to posh accommodations and a delicious breakfast, one of the owners is an art dealer and has a gallery in the front of the building. Ring...Ring...Heaven calling...yes this is Megan. The artist showing in the gallery was also having a big one man show in the Museum of Art across the street. Barrett and I loved what we saw, and decided to bring two pieces back to grace our new home. We are now officially art collectors!
I'm putting a red dot on the wall label for this work of art to show that it is officially purchased.
Barrett and friends also made it out to a couple of other sights. They went to see the monolith in Bernal and to check out Mexican wine country in Tequiziapan. I, of course, stayed behind to talk art with the gallery owner and couldn't have been happier.
Good times were had by all, and since we were with travel writers we got to meet some other hotel owners and get some behind the scenes looks at a new world class hotel (think $750-$1000 USD/night). Now we have many invitations to return.
Stay tuned for two more posts from Mexico. Next up, Sayulita and the beach life!
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