Today was going to be me playing tour guide and driver but first I had to go into town to meet a very kind lady who donated 1000 pesos for Three Kings....then out to the RV park to see my friends...
Sadly Jerry’s Mum passed away two days ago but at least he was able to be at her side and comfort his sister...he flies back tomorrow afternoon...
Then Gail was not feeling well so it was just Paula, Bill and myself....
We started out by driving here..
The Sanctuary of Atotonilco (Spanish: Santuario de Jesús Nazareno de Atotonilco [atotoˈnilko]) is a church complex and part of a World Heritage Site, designated along with nearby San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico. The complex was built in the 18th century by Father Luis Felipe Neri de Alfaro, who, according to tradition, was called upon by a vision of Jesus with a crown of thorns on his head and carrying a cross. The main feature of the complex is the rich Mexican Baroque mural work that adorns the main nave and chapels. This was chiefly the work of Antonio Martínez de Pocasangre over a period of thirty years. The mural work has led the complex to be dubbed the "Sistine Chapel of Mexico."[1] The complex remains a place of worship and penance to this day, attracting as many as 5,000 visitors every week.
It is a lovely church and we were there before the crowds...I am practicing with my camera so be patient with me with these shots today!!
Then it was onto the road of the Little Chapels...I have done this route before and I thought at this time of the year the churches would be decorated..but not to be but they are still very colourful and pretty...
I like the shadows of the flags..
Like the bell
And the cactus...
We then went to the biggest tree in this State!!..
The little village was certainly decorated..a lot of work to put all those balloons up!!!
Cannot tell the size here..
But you can now..
Then into town to buy some produce, visit the bakery have lunch at Oko and shop at La Comer and back home five hours later....it was a fun time and nice to be with good friends.
Came home took the dogs for a long walk and had a sandwich and then off to town for this concert!!
Mauro is Gracie’s piano teacher and I have heard him before he is quite amazing....it was a lovely concert!!
So a full day and for shortest day of the year a beautiful sunny day!!!
Yashi Kochi!!!
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