You might notice if you're familiar at all with Mexico that I'm leaving out the accent marks. This is because 1) I'm lazy and willing to cut corners when writing 26 posts in one month and 2) it makes easier reading for English speakers.
(The accent on Queretaro is on the second e, and on the first e in Mexico, if you want to know the Spanish pronunciation.)
I have not been to Queretaro as it's in the northern part of Mexico, which I have largely avoided. Except for the wedding celebration trip mentioned in my Lobster and Limonada post, when our family went through Tijuana on our way to Baja.
My son went to Queretaro on a work trip. It was my last week before moving from my rental home in Veracruz. My daughter had flown out to see me, knowing it would be her last chance. (She tends toward procrastination.) Also, her timing was good for helping with the move.
And there is my son also in Mexico for work, trying to figure out the best way to finish up in Queretaro, get to Veracruz for a few days' visit and then fly home from there. He checked the bus schedule--too long on such limited time. Flying wasn't much better, but he was determined to make it work.
Here he is with his silly face on. I am completely happy, having two of my kids in Veracruz with me.
Travis barely had 48 hours with us. But in that time, we managed to sample the local seafood, visit the best taco stand in town, and enjoy a few walks along the malecon.
About Queretaro, Travis had this to say: "It's a really nice city. You should go, Mom. You would really like it."
Maybe I will try it out for a few weeks, just to say I've been. I do know there is quite a large expat presence there, likely due to its proximity to the US. I will add it to my list of Mexican cities worth seeing and staying for a while.
Has anyone been to Queretaro?
Nice that your children could visit!
ReplyDeleteThat would be my concern. I actually think they would.
DeleteI'm sure your children would visit, Al, especially if you had a spare bedroom or two and lived near the beach.
DeleteI may have told you (perhaps not)....my wife has yearned to spend some time in Puerto Rico. Perhaps half the year...? I have zero doubt that we would have visitors.
DeletePeople who travel a lot learn how to use their time efficiently.
ReplyDeleteThe only reason I don't put accents on Spanish words is because I don't want to go through the (minimal) work necessary to do so. They don't bother me, though. I'm not THAT kind of gringo. The worst you can say is that I'm a LAZY gringo.
ReplyDeleteMe too, Al. I'm lazy.
DeleteI have not been, but it does sound lovely. @samanthabwriter from
ReplyDeleteBalancing Act
It's too much work to find the accent marks. I know they exist. They're not that hard. But yeah, our keyboards don't make them obvious.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you should check it out. You raised adventurous children, which is very cool, Karen.
ReplyDeleteHow fun that your son had time to visit! I love your travel theme. I used to read a lot of travel writing. Your blog is inspiring me to go back to it. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteFun times spent with offspring are so special, Thanks for sharing yours.
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Mexico, shame on me. But I'm impressed you are already at Q 😊
ReplyDeleteI'm still hanging in there, Mirka, and I appreciate all who still visit and comment.
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