In this inaugural segment of Running Iron on the Road, Craig shares thoughts and music from a trip to the central highlands of Mexico.
La Parroquia, San Miguel de Allende
La Cañada de la Virgen
Plaza de los Torros, San Miguel
Running Iron on the Road, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
“The gladdest moment in human life is, me thinks, is a departure into unknown lands.”
— Sir Richard Burton
Craig, you have proved that statement to be so true in your most excellently narrated travelogue. It all resonates with me. I enjoyed every minute and for me it was not long enough so I am indeed looking forward to Part 2 and your your further road trip adventures.
Thanks Tramp. I look forward to getting it finished up after this hunt. The trip to Guanajuato was inspiring and fascinating. But first, I need some meat in the freezer 🙂
Good luck on your hunt and a freezer full of sustenance…
Part 2 can wait. The wait is worth it!
My wife and I spent the summer of ’72 in San Miguel. It’s a truly beautiful city.
It sure is. Cant wait to get back there.
For those who don’t know, San Miguel is one of two “monument cities” (the other is Taxco.) These cities are maintained in nearly pristine colonial condition. There is no neon or other garish, electrical advertising. Cobblestone streets, no asphalt. All buildings stay as close as possible to their original 17th-early 19th century appearance. If you buy a house you can renovate the interior as you like, but the exterior has to remain in in its colonial condition. It’s really like stepping back into history.
For some of us, that’s by itself a state of bliss.
I was wondering where you went. I need my RIR fix every couple of days. Good luck on your hunt.
Well done, partner.
I finally finished listening to this wonderful podcast. As you proceeded I found myself wondering, “Are you sure that Craig didn’t major in American Civilization?! Because you approached San Miguel de Allende very much as we were guided to do back in ’67-’70 while I earned my AmCiv degree.
So, with the powers I’ve invested in myself through my studies, I hereby declare you a “Practitioner in Applied American Civilization;” and authorize you to receive all the benefits that accrue to said position. Bravo!
This is a much higher honor than the 50 bucks I paid to become an ordained minister at the Church of Universal Life. 🙂 I’m hoping to have a second part done before long, focusing on the trip to Guanajuato, which was really something. Muchas gracias señor.
Ah, that’s grand!