Welcome

 This lovely mural and door surround was found on a house in the Guadalupe area of San Miguel De Allende and to me it all says "Welcome".  I love all the colours.

Taking part in Monday Murals. Click HERE to see more murals from around the world. 

Lovely Lady

 

This lovely lady was found in the Guadalupe area of San Miguel De Allende and imagine how she would look when those vines are blossoming. This area was teeming with great murals.

Taking part in Monday Murals. Click HERE to see more murals from around the world. 

A Serene Church

 

This simple white church seemed so serene in comparison to the many ornate ones found in San Miguel De Allende. I never did get inside of this one. 

Balance

 

This little dog was spotted balanced on the edge of the second floor wall of a house in San Miguel De Allende. It looked like an older dog and it seemed quite comfortable up there so I think it must be a favourite perch.

Taking part in Saturday's Critters. Click HERE to see more creatures from around the world. 

Hello There

 

These very tall puppet-like figures called Mojigangas (I think) wander around the town square of San Miguel De Allende on the weekends. Apparently it is an old Spanish custom. There are several different figures and they are so tall that the people inside are actually looking out from around the navels. Great fun to see.

Beautiful

 

Imagine coming home to this gorgeous door and its surrounding vegetation. This was spotted in the Colonia Guadalupe area of San Miguel De Allende. I loved it.

World Cup

 

While I was in San Miguel De Allende there were fellows putting these banners up all over town promoting the 2026 World Cup of soccer since some of the games are being played in Mexico. Soccer is really popular there so it will be a big event for the country. There will be some games played in Canada too, 6 in Toronto. 

Taking part in Signs2. Click HERE to see more signs from around the world. 

A Fine Patio

 

It was early morning in San Migel De Allende and this restaurant was not yet open but the door was open so I peeked in and found this beautiful patio with a green wall and colourful lanterns hanging down.

Tank Mural

 

This mural was painted on a tank at an art centre in San Miguel De Allende. The centre was located in an old textile mill that was turned into spaces for studios and galleries. I visited a couple of times on my holiday. The artist was mjmuralart.

Taking part in Monday Murals. Click HERE to see more murals from around the world. 

Altar

 

I didn't take a lot of interior shots of churches when I was in San Miguel De Allende since I was there during Lent so there were a lot of masses being said and people praying on their own at other times. This is the altar in the church behind the carved door that I showed you on Friday. There were so many wonderful details.

Having A Ride

 

This fine bright armadillo was spotted in a gallery in San Miguel De Allende. I forgot to get the artist's name but do love the piece.

Taking part in Saturday's Critters. Click HERE to see more creatures from around the world. 

What a Door!

 

There are a lot of churches in San Miguel De Allende and this one had the best door that I saw. The carving and details were wonderful.

Come On In

 

Just inside a small wooden door this was the scene as it turned out to be the entrance to one of the small hotels in San Miguel De Allende. You never knew what could be through an open door there. The weather has not been the best here at home so I will be showing holiday pics  for a bit longer. Hopefully spring will bring some nice photo ops soon.

Welcome

 

This was spotted just inside the doorway of a shop in San Miguel De Allende and it certainly covers a lot of the language needs. 

Taking part in Signs2. Click HERE to see more signs from around the world. 

Anyone Home?

 

There are a lot of fine door knockers in San Miguel De Allende which makes sense since most of the doors are made of old heavy wood. I liked this one.

From The 50s

I remember taking this shot but don't remember where I was in San Miguel De Allende when I took it. The 1950s style was so good to see and no tagging after all of that time. There was another mural on the opposite wall from this one but it had suffered some water damage and was being restored. 

Taking part in Monday Murals. Click HERE to see more murals from around the world.
 

Many Churches

 

There are a lot of churches in San Miguel De Allende and I loved the contrast between the  old stone structure of this one and the new cross. There may have been a bell in that opening at one time.

Ribbons

 

I saw a lot of doorways and windows in San Miguel De Allende decorated with rows of colourful ribbons like this one was. I asked around and apparently they are often used by shops to attract attention since large or flashy signs are not allowed by the UNESCO guidelines, to bring good luck, or just as decoration. This door could use some good luck but it seemed that there often wonderfully restored places behind such doors. I loved the ribbons.

Looking Downhill

 

I think that every street in San Miguel De Allende is built on an incline as you can see in this shot. Some of them are really steep so get you get a lot of exercise. It is good that there are a lot of cafes and restaurants to sit at for a break. Those pipes sticking out horizontally near the top of the buildings are for draining the water used to refresh the plants on the roof decks which seem to be on most buildings. In the morning you have to keep your eyes open for the runoff. The woman on the right sidewalk is washing down the sidewalk which everyone does each morning outside of their place.

Art District

 Colonia Guadalupe is an area of San Miguel De Allende known for the huge number of murals in the area. I have lots of shots of them. I loved this entrance way into a home there.

Taking part in Signs2. Click HERE to see more signs from around the world.