El Día de la Independencia de México
Having too many things to blog about has locked my blogging gears. Too many choices has enabled my procrastination skills to win out. No more... Crowd in La Plaza Grande Last night we took in the Independence Day celebrations in the main square here. Most of the roads near La Plaza Grande were closed off to traffic and the locals crowded the streets. Access to the square was restricted and we had to walk through a security check which was basically, "you don't look dangerous - keep walking". Very nice. No need to empty pockets or remove footware. Everyone was in a good mood with the usual cross section of ages. Sleepy children being held by parents or grand parents most of whom were looking for a bench to sit on. Some history - Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla issued El Grito de Dolores (the Cry of Dolores), his impassioned speach imploring his countrymen to kick the Spanairds out and take control of their country on Septemb...
