Well we survived part of our first Mexican holiday weekend - and it wasn't too bad at all. Mexican independence day is coming up but the celebrations starts the weekend before the actual day. We'd been prepared for a lot more noise with fireworks etc - but there weren't too many at all and what there was didn't bother us. Lots of people around decked out in red, green and white, flags everywhere - on cars etc - and you can hear shouts of excitement from heaven knows what. We aren't far from the village square and there's always stuff going on there and then there was a parade through the village - passed us one street up - horses etc., The young girls on the horses in their beautiful dresses look wonderful and they are very accomplished in riding the horses side-saddle.
The kids went to the rodeo but weren't into the cattle roping or horse roping though - but they did enjoy the dancing horses. Their favourite was definitely the balloons. Now they want to make one themselves for next year - we just have to find out how exactly to make them. Some of the designs are really exquisite and some of the balloons are HUGE -anthing from 2 feet to 15 ft across.
We went for more groceries today and a mop and bucket so we can give this place a good clean. We opted out of maid service for the rental - big mistake - too late now though. This place is all white tiles and with 2 animals that both shed and one with big feet - the floor is in dire need of a good clean which is on tomorrow's agenda.
Also checked out the price of beds - which compares very well with Canada - you can get a good bed for around $700 but for top of the line it is more around $1000 or a bit more, brand name, king size with memory foam - not bad. with beds you get what you pay for i think so better to spend your money on a good mattress. it is worth it. The kids need one as soon as we move into the house.
Going to the notario tonight to check on the best way to deed the house, then it will be supper and another movie. Am soooooo looking forward to getting a tv again.
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