I had a great time in Monterrey even though it was such a short visit. I got back in town late on Thursday and I’ve been out and about most of the time as I had a birthday celebration to take care of (mine), spend time with a friend who was visiting from Germany, check out the Half Price Books Memorial Day sale, and of course take care of all the random things that pile up.
I will have pictures from Monterrey later in the week. My camera was with me at all times; like when I visited the Marco, the contemporary art museum, and when I did a bit of shopping at a outdoor market, where I couldn’t resist the jewelry and bought some bracelets and earrings. Aside from spending time with my abuelita, the highlight of my visit included an afternoon spent at the Ghandi bookstore.
I found many books I wanted to bring back but I only bought an anthology of feminist poems and a book by Carlos Ruis Zafon, Las Luces de Septiembre, which sounds wonderfully creepy. I also had to buy a very cool handmade bookmark with an embossed image of Don Quixote. Speaking of Don Quixote, you should have seen the many editions and other books on Don Quixote that were available.
My birthday was a nice one and my husband did great on the present front. He got me a video iPod which I totally didn’t expect. I have an iPod but it’s the 30gb that’s not even available anymore so it’s nice to upgrade. I also received The 1000 Journals Project book and 1000 Artist Trading Cards book. Talk about a visual fest!
I can’t wait to get around to visiting your blogs. What have I missed? I know I was tagged on some memes so I’ll try to get to those soon and of course I still have to tell you what I’ve been reading and what books I bought at the book sale. In the meantime, here is a picture from a street in Monterrey’s Barrio Antiguo. This historic district is now home to lots of bars, restaurants, antique stores and museums.
Sounds as if you had a fun time and a great birthday.Now you are back and giving us the gift of your blog!MLH
Oh how nice! You’re back! I missed reading your posts. The colors in the photo are lovely. I’m glad you had such a nice birthday.
Happy Birthday!!! Ok, I know I’m a little late but it’s the thought that counts. I can’t wait for more pictures. Also it’s good to hear you had such a good time.
Happy Birthday! Glad you had a fun trip.
I am glad to hear you had a good time in Monterrey and a wonderful birthday weekend (you are going to love that video iPod!!)….
look forward to hearing more….
Happy birthday!
Welcome back! I’m looking forward to seeing more photos and hearing about what reading you’ve been up to!
Thanks for the photo. Not spent much time in Mexico, only stops on a couple of cruises. And you don’t see the real Mexico on those visits.
Looking forward to hearing what you got at Half-Price Books. The more I hear people talking about that store the more I wish there was one where I live, but I’ll visit one someday…
I’m so glad you had a nice vacation. It was so great to see you this weekend girl, and to celebrate your birthday with you and friends. I’m glad you liked the present I got you and I’m sure you’re having loads of fun with your video iPod.
Welcome back and happy birthday!
MLH – Thank you!
Robin – This area is one of my favorites because of all those pretty bright colors on the houses.
aka Nik – My bday was on Friday but hey I’ll take the good wishes any time π
Stephanie – Thanks!
Christine – Sounds like Austin was fun too. Let me tell you, I wanted to pull over and spend a night there that’s for sure!
Dorothy W. – Gracias π
Tara – I have lots of photos to go through so hopefully I’ll have some good ones to share.
Matt – So true, those cruise stops only give you a glimpse. Mexico is such a diverse country that one region looks very different from another. I still have a lot of travel I want to do in Mexico.
Shadan – It was great seeing you on Saturday! Love my gift π
Stefanie – Thank you!!
Welcome back! I look forward to seeing more of your pics.
Happy birthday! Glad you had a wonderful vacation.
Welcome back! Wish I could have seen all those DQ editions….
Happy Birthday Iliana!
Welcome back.
I just finished Hummingbird’s Daughter–loved it and wrote my reflection on the journal. I started The Book of Air and Shadows by Michael Gruber this morning over coffee and bagel, I can’t say I’m hooked yet but I’m getting into it.
Carl V. – Thanks! I had one of my books for the OUAT challenge with me too.
Susan – Thank you!
LK – Oh there were so many. I just wish I had taken a picture of them but I was trying to be low key at the bookstore with the photography! ha,ha.
Matt – Thank you and I’m jealous. I haven’t finished Hummingbird’s Daughter yet! I need another vacation to finish some of my books! π
Welcome back. Sounds like a wonderful trip.
Welcome back! Sounds like you had a great trip. And happy birthday!!!
Welcome back and Happy Birthday! I’ve been wanting a new ipod but can’t justify it since my old one does still work fine. Looking forward to more pics.
Happy Birthday (albeit belated) and welcome back, Iliana! What nice gifts you got for your birthday. Recently I have been thinking about buying an iPod, not so much for music but to listen to podcasts. The 1000 Journals Project book and 1000 Artist Trading Cards book sound gorgeous too, enjoy!
Joemmama – It was fun and I’m ready to go back π
Gentle Reader – I just read about your trip as well. Isn’t it nice to get away?
Tanabata – I hear you, I didn’t really “need” a new iPod but what are you going to say to a gift right? hee,hee.
Lotus Reads – Thank you! You know, I tried to listen to podcasts and I don’t seem to have the patience for them. I love having my whole music library with me though – that’s pretty cool.
Great picture! I’m glad you had a good trip/visit. And happy belated birthday. I have a video iPod, too. Love, love, love it! Who knew I could fill it with 3,240 songs!
I’ve been so busy with my job that I’m falling behind with my blog-hopping. I’m trying to catch up (and respond to comments that have stacked up on mine).
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Your husband did a great job.
SOunds like you had a great trip!