Sunday Paseo

On Sundays the larger thoroughfares of Guadalajara are closed to vehicular traffic and open to pedestrians on foot and wheels. We rode with our friends Megan and Liam and stopped often as Megan worked on a short audio piece for NPR.

There are patrols at each intersection who ensure that people stop for the traffic lights. This man in particular really enjoys his work, bowing to cyclists as they pass and dancing to the music coming through his headphones.

Not an uncommon scene in Guadalajara

Along the way there were hula hoopers and jump ropers...

And there was a breakdance competition.

Thanks to Josh for all of the footage from the day.

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My sister-in-law is recently engaged to Alan (above), who is working here in Guadalajara for two weeks auditing tequila companies. Here he is giving the stuff a taste in a mystery margarita during our lunch in the neighboring town of Tlaquepaque.

We also brought him to one of our favorite taco spots for tacos pastor.

He also came along with us to a birthday party.

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And I thought I would end with a photo of me wrapping up my most recent painting...

And the felt dinosaurs and chayote that I think are so peculiar.