We stayed in Guanajuato a few years ago, and it was great. The campground sat in a yard on one of the town’s hills overlooking a neighborhood just above the city center itself. Unfortunately there is no way our current bus was going to make it in there, which left us a few miles out of town in a big field with room for some sixty RVs. We were the only visitors, as usual—it’s been six weeks or so since we saw another RV. Summer really is the best time to be in Mexico.
Despite the country setting, it was a very quick bus ride into town.
First stop, the market, for some carnitas.
This balcony, and the one across from it, are only a couple feet from each other across a narrow alleyway. The story goes that two lovers whose families did not approve of their relationship would meet out there at night. Eventually they were found out and suffered a terrible fate. Today lovers clip locks on the balcony to prove their undying devotion to each other.
Another day in Guanajuato.
On our way home the skies opened up. After the bus dropped us off we hid out in the hardware store, and then we ran down the road to the bus. There was no sense in fighting the inevitable.
12 Comments on “Guanajuato”
I’m really loving the scenery and photos,but Ouest’s adorable dresses and boots are too much! She’s so grown up!
We really enjoy your blog! After reading about your adventures in Patzcuaro we want to visit there. Now I guess we are going to have to add Guanajuato to our list also. I don’t know if you have ever mentioned this (if you have I must have missed it..sorry)how do you handle getting money down in Mexico? Do you strictly use ATM’s to get pesos? Have you had any problems? Do you have any way to work around the fees that can pile up using an ATM in Mexico? Just curious. We
enjoy your blog postings and especially all the pictures you take. It is just wonderful watching your children growing up. What an adventure for them!
Michael and Patty Kane
We use Capital One for our VISA and checking account. We use our VISA only when needed (hotels, rental cars, flights) we have zero foreign transaction fees and they give us a good exchange rate. We use our ATM card to get pesos (and pay cash for everything). Capital One reimburses us monthly for all ATM fees (between $9-$20 a month). Our VISA payment is automatically deducted every month and we receive no paper statements. We check our accounts when we can. No issues (we have had fraud a few times over the years but have never had problems getting the charges corrected).
One of my all time favourite pictures is of our sun wearing only a disposable diaper and running and jumping in a muddy puddle. The look of pure joy is amazing. Great pictures, what type of camera do you use?
We have a Canon EOS 6D, our everyday lens is the Canon EF 24-105mm. It’s a good set up. We also have a 50mm and a fisheye lens. Muddy puddles are the best!
HI guys, No mention of the underground tunnels / roads ? We really enjoy the blog especially as you have also enjoyed two of our favorite town Patzcuaro and Guanajuato.
Jerry and Cheri
“What’s a pay phone.”
Hi, I am very excited about your photos. What camera do you use? All the best for your family.
Karin
We have a Canon EOS 6D, our everyday lens is the Canon EF 24-105mm. It’s a good set up. We also have a 50mm and a fisheye lens.
Great pictures (as always), seems like a very pretty town. I love the picture of your kids reliving Woodstock!
From the Bumfuzzle blog: “This balcony, and the one across from it, are only a couple feet from each other across a narrow alleyway. The story goes that two lovers whose families did not approve of their relationship would meet out there at night. Eventually they were found out and suffered a terrible fate. Today lovers clip locks on the balcony to prove their undying devotion to each other.”
Alas, the bridge in Paris that seems to have been ground zero for this Love Lock phenomenon, is taking firm steps to end it . . . the following is from today’s NY Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/02/world/europe/paris-bridges-locks-of-love-taken-down.html?_r=0
TJ
Well, with this one, one of the lovers has to be on the shoulders of the other in order to get the lock on, so it probably won’t get quite as out of hand as Paris.