Spring Break....

So we had our Spring Break two weeks ago and here are the pictures from the first place that we visited. We left Cuernavaca on Friday Morning and made a stop in Dolores Hidalgo. Dolores Hidalgo is where Miguel Hidalgo was from. He was one of the fathers of the Mexican Revolution. We visited his house and then made our way to the church where the bells were rang the midnight before the Revolution started. After we were done there we jumped back on the bus and made our way to Guanajuato, Guanajuato. Of all the places that we went, it was my favorite. The city was absolutely beautiful and most of the roads are underground tunnels. We were only there for a day and a half but I loved it and hope that you'll enjoy the pictures.

Outside Miguel Hidalgo's House.
View from the street.

The statue in the middle of the Plaza dedicated to Miguel.

Because it was the friday before Semana Santa (Holy Week) the traditions were starting. Here in Hidalgo the indians were bringing their offerings for the week.

The Church where it all started. Occasionally if the president can't hechar el grito de la independencia at the palacio nacional, he will do it here.

The inside of the church and the indians dancing their way to the alter.

Guanajuato, Guanajuato

Guanajuato, isn't it pretty? Interesting fact... Once upon a Time in Mexico with Antonio Banderas, Selma Hayek and Johnny Depp was filmed here.

Ana, Kate and Me

Walking to el Callejon del Beso

The story that goes along with this picture (and the reason we are blowing kisses) is, once there was a couple who wasn't allowed to date. Because they were neighbors they would look out their window and lean over and kiss.

Guanajuato is also known for its mummies. There is something in the soil that doesn't decompose the bodies therefore creating mummies. There is a whole museum dedicated to it and as interesting as it is, it gives one the chills.

One of the many tunnels.

Diego Rivera's house.

Posing like Don Quixote outside of his museum.

The Courtyard of our hotel.

Our Hotel. Hotel El Fraile.

We left Guanajuato on Palm Sunday. On our way to Morelia we stopped at a religious sight and they had a procession, that I decided to join.

Walking up the hill in the procession.

The top. Finally arriving at the Church.

Once more, Ana, Kate and Me.