Diamonds in the night sky, Central Mexico

After an adventurous 10-hour bus ride through immaculate mountain terrain, being mesmerized by the allure of dazzling diamonds in the night sky, Gagan and I finally got into San Miguel de Allende and couldn’t wait to get to el centro de San Miguel, the town square. As we made way through the cobbled streets, smiling upon century old Catholic monasteries, tasting the laughter of children running effortlessly after magic bubbles and feeling my eyelashes lower as I soaked in the amiable sun, Gagan asked me how many people sitting in the square I thought may trade their lives living in Central Mexico, with mine in Texas. I had no doubt that many may find this gesture quite opportunistic and very likely jump to the occasion. After spending some time in Central Mexico, singing with el Mariachis on Sunday evenings in the square, Aunties, Uncles, Moms, Dads, sitting on benches eating banderillas (corn dogs, somewhat spicy), and long strolls as we watched the clowns perform for the children, I can’t imagine why anyone in this town would want to trade my life of constant laptop powering, text messaging, international roaming and air conditioned coffee meetings in malls, when they could gaze at the magnanimous Cathedral on the square while connecting with some really eclectic personalities, discussing the dynamics of what really is essential in our pulsating lives. To view video blog, go to: http://travelvolunteersearch.blogspot.com/