Dodging the downpours in San Miguel

Cheryl here. Tom's post was washed away in the last shower. The vid clips are dark and don't quite convey the 6"-deep river that was rushing past in a torrent, while we rode it out at "Casa Canal" where the Starbucks is located, near the city center or jardin.

They tell us it's the rainy season. Oh really. Each time we set out from the house, we can expect at least one shower. But it's warm, so it's not so bad to be soaked; however, the stone streets are extremely slick and treacherous when wet, so it's quite a balancing act just to stay vertical.

On Sunday, Kirk and I went on a home and garden tour to benefit the biblioteca (library) and the good work it does with local children, offering them classes and computer access among other things. We rode a bus to the countryside where there was a compound of three houses all designed and owned by Christopher Fallon, prominent local designer.  Stunning.

Today, Monday, Kirk, Elise and I shopped the little boutiques that Kirk and Steve know, where Mexican arts, crafts and clothing can be bought for less. Steve and Tom opted to relax at the casa. We happily made it back right before the skies opened up this time. The chance of rain drops from 80% to 40% tomorrow. I'll believe it when I see it.