this is what i am drawn to.
seeker that i am, to the heart of each moment.
the sacred, hidden somewhere in the ordinary.
the eternal conviction that we are all inextricably bound to each other.
the belief that divinity resides in each of us,
and the honest desire to coax it out of each fleeting moment.
come away with me
San Miguel de Allende
Semana Santa
april 15-april 25 2011
you may know by now
that i am head over heels in LOVE with mexico.
i began traveling through the interior,
indigenous and richly traditional areas extensively by the age of sixteen.
my love and admiration have grown with each return.
mexico permanently resides in my heart,
continually influences my art,
richly enhances my life experience.
many years ago i began bringing
small groups to share my passion
for this soul stirring country.
i collect "souls" that fit together in a rich tapestry
of shared appreciation for diverse cultures, folk art,
traditional celebrations, charm and verve!
holy week in San Miguel de Allende.
one of the most mystical times
of the entire year
to walk the ancient cobblestones.
together we will navigate rituals and traditions
that date back over six hundred years
and enjoy the charm that is always
San Miguel de Allende!
i am also one of those drawn to to magic of this sacred land, though i have never traveled very far into the interior.
and, oh! your words...these photos...
i actually caught my breath reading this post; my 6-year-old son just said to me "what? what is it?!!', thinking something was afoot!
thank you for helping me usher in the day with magic and beauty!
Posted by: adrienne | January 28, 2010 at 06:43 AM
oh how I wish to stroll this path with you....the photos are amazing...I can FEEL it
Posted by: deb | January 28, 2010 at 08:58 AM
The door grabs my imagination and shakes me. Come, it says. Look into my heart.
Posted by: Meri | January 28, 2010 at 09:49 AM
Oh, this sounds fantastic and perhaps in another lifetime I would be able to go! I just got back from a trip to New Mexico and so enjoyed and marveled at the art and color and rich spirituality inherent in the land and buildings there...
Posted by: elizabeth | January 29, 2010 at 12:01 AM
One day...
Happy that I can take it all in and 'come away' with you in the eye of your camera.
x..x
steph
Posted by: Stephanie | January 29, 2010 at 09:10 AM
Dear Rebecca,
Thankfully, I was able to experience this in Guatemala many years ago. A parade riding over flowered carpets in the street. YES is was an EXTRAORDINARY experience!!
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | January 29, 2010 at 04:50 PM
It is a perfect time to enjoy San Miguel, to appreciate the value of faith and how the people celebrate their devotion. The flutter of sweet girl angels, the palm arches, the rich blue of Mary's cloak...once experienced it must be unforgettable.
Posted by: Margaret Lambert | January 30, 2010 at 05:42 PM
and look....
one day came, it truly came...
I am forever grateful
x..x
Posted by: Stephanie | November 16, 2010 at 08:46 PM
It looks fantastic. How I wish I could go --
Posted by: Elizabeth | November 16, 2010 at 10:51 PM
you are the most amazing tempstress (is that a word?) IT IS NOW! You know how to get to a girl...these photos laced with your word magic....make me want to buy my ticket TODAY! Such a beautiful post...again! Thank you
Posted by: deb taylor | November 17, 2010 at 06:00 AM
I just came back from Mexico and ten days with Rebecca. It was MAGIC!
Posted by: Meri | November 17, 2010 at 10:33 AM
But in the meantime, you have taken us there with your photos and words... lovely.
Posted by: Leslie | November 17, 2010 at 11:05 AM
I came here thanks to Meri. San Miguel is one of the most beautiful places on earth; I feel like we are kindred spirits in some way. I will be back again! EFH
Posted by: ExpatFromHell | November 17, 2010 at 04:28 PM
Dear God, let me dream of going to San Miguel de Allende!!!!!
Posted by: Cinda Rae Oliverio | November 17, 2010 at 10:03 PM
Rebecca,
Your photos are so amazingly beautiful, such a rich tapestry of the sacred journey taken each year by these pilgrims. It looks like a lovely possibility. I cannot imagine a richer experience. Cost is an issue as always. I am keeping it in mind. Thank you for these lovely photos and for sharing such a deep and profoundly transformational time.
xoxo,
Noelle
Posted by: noelle | November 17, 2010 at 10:58 PM
Gorgeous pageantry and deep meaning...what could be better?
Posted by: Karen Gerstenberger | November 18, 2010 at 01:00 PM
Marvelous photos! San Miguel de Allende, here I come! (Thanks, of course, to Rebecca!)
Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | November 18, 2010 at 08:16 PM