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Homeward Bound - Adios San Miguel

Homeward Bound - Adios San Miguel

Doug Coombs
Diary, Food, Food & Drink, Musings

The Demographics of San Miguel de Allende (SMA): It is not a sprawling metropolis, and after a few days of settling in, the navigation and orientation became relatively straightforward. The local populace is reportedly augmented by an estimated 10-15% of expatriates, placing the non-native population in the vicinity of 15,000 souls. One does observe a significant presence of gringos, and it is a known fact that many members of the local pickleball fraternity have established long-term residency in SMA.

Week 1 - In San Miguel Is In The Books

Week 1 - In San Miguel Is In The Books

Doug Coombs
Diary, Food & Drink

As the days melt into each other, I’m clocking in almost a week here in San Miguel de Allende. Life is blissfully, utterly slow, which is pretty much the default setting for my existence these days. I’m finally finding my apartment-legs, locating the coffee stash without a flashlight, and generally feeling comfortable with the surroundings.

I Think It's Time to Leave

I Think It's Time to Leave

Doug Coombs
Diary, Musings

I think it’s definitely time to get out of here. I mean it this time, I swear on all my winter boots. I’m looking out the window, and it’s a terrifying tableau of swirling snow, wind, and the dreaded "code orange" snowfall alert. According to today's reports, a staggering 65% of flights out of Toronto Airport have been cancelled. It's not just a snowstorm; it's another full-blown Snow Armageddon. Sigh… My life it seems is being held hostage by Mother Nature, who seems to have a wicked sense of humour and an overabundance of snowflakes.