We arrived in Guanajuato in the morning of October 18 and it has taken a couple of days to settle in to our new abode. The change in climate is envigorating, the change of culture stimulating, the Mexican food delicious, the Cervatino festival entertaining, and the change in lifestyle relaxing.
Flying in the time of COVID was somewhat uncomfortable with the masking requirement. I felt a bit guilty but just this week Canada lifted its advisory against international travel. Here in Guanajuato most people are wearing masks in the street and in some places you must pass a temperature test and sanitize your hands to enter. I wish I could just flash my COVID vaccine passport.
Guanajuato is Aimeé’s home town and we are staying in the new basement apartment in the family home very close to La Alhondiga. The apartment is luxurious compared to where we have stayed previously, and it is fantastic for Aimeé to reunite with her family. For me, Guanajuato is a second home and we have been visiting our favourite restaurants and street food vendors.
It is a healthy joy to walk everwhere, and the weather and vacation lifestyle is conducive to wanting to go for a run every day.