Our excursion for the day was horseback riding. Antonio (our driver and tour guide) took us to this ramshackle stable in the middle of town.
Mom needed a little help getting into the saddle, but she was such a trooper, and so was Dad. We were on the horses for FOUR HOURS--can you imagine being 75 years old and managing it? But they did great and enjoyed every minute of it!!!!!
You can see how dilapidated the stables were. Those poor horses barely had room to move around. We didn't see any fresh water, but surely there was some. Somewhere.
Half-way through the ride, we stopped at this little village (the oldest in San Miguel) where a tiny grocery store had cold drinks. Antonio bought us water and a few beers. Very refreshing. But we wondered how this little store managed to stay in business.
The first half of our ride wound through the outskirts of the city. I must be honest and say it was not scenic at all. We went through a construction site, and the road was very rugged, hilly, strewn with rocks, discarded pieces of tile and litter. I was scared the horses would slip on the loose rocks, but they plodded along with nary a stumble.
After our cold drinks, Antonio took us by a Mexican artist's 'house'. You can see his sculptures--really neat!
We took a break to visit Antonio's brother's horse stables, where he trains equestrian horses. We didn't get to meet him - it was siesta time, and no one was around.
Way to go Joe and Betty on that 4 hour horse ride. I bet if those muscles are sore Pepe will give you a massage. I think he does everything else!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see you're having fun. When I talked to Steve it sounded like he could get used to that life -- I don't think he wants to come home! Tell him to bring Pepe!
Have fun :)
Linda