Bicentenial Week in Mexico's 'Cradle of Independence' - Cont'd

This week has proved to be one of the best yet during my stay, (and there have been so, so many!!), however it didn't start out that way...

During the whole week here in Queretaro, every day has hosted a major parade that has literally enveloped the entirety of the downtown sector, with various themes such as the indigenous tribes holding various gatherings and marching (more like dancing...) through the streets.Unfortunately, I didn't get which ones were parading, but there were several  and they as proud of the Bicentenario as any other population was and they were definitely showing that pride in force!

Bicentenial Week in Mexico's 'Cradle of Independence'

My Current Home, This Region of Mexico, is Where It All Started

When I first arrived here in Queretaro, back so many months ago, I took a tour of the city with a guide, just to learn more about it and it's history. She was a college student who spoke some English, at least to communicate the basic ideas, however I found out quickly that she did not really have an in-depth knowledge, but rather a cursory one. As we traveled around the city and I paid both her and her driver (separately) and asked questions about the landmarks she was describing, the usual answer was "not certain". At the end of the tour, she basically asked for 'propina' (a tip), which I paid, however felt a bit taken in the experience, as I had so many questions yet about this new city and its rich past. I spent the next year discovering the answers to them and much more - it was a good year.