McMenamins Thanksgiving

This year we decided on a “Staycation,” in other words, a vacation at home.

Alhóndiga y Universidad (Grain Exchange and University)

Two more landmarks I want to talk about are the Alhóndiga de Granaditas and Universidad de Guanajuato.

I am not used to this kind of welcome, with family scattered all over the same city, and everyone trying to get in on it.

For Pedro’s 50th birthday, we went cross-country skiing, one of his favourite outdoor activities.

In August we were pleased to host the Cherokee Nation visit to Oregon.

The Durham Farmers’ Market runs year ’round on Saturday, and during warmer months is also open on Wednesdays. It’s open today at 3pm – you should go!

I know I am spoiled that I have the option to get out of town when others don’t. I am grateful.

I was a quiet, wide-eyed witness to musicians simply reveling in the joy of making music.

We were most excited about the alligators.

What a day! Bagan in the morning; Mandalay in the evening.