La Canada De La Virgen y Mas Talleres

Up with the sun to get an early start to our day.  This morning we visited La Canada De La Virgen which is an Otomi archaeological site near San Miguel de Allende.  It has only been open for four years and you must book ahead.  We went in two groups at staggered times as the site only allows so many people visiting it at a time.  The ruins date back to somewhere between 500-1000 AD.  They do not know the name of the ceremonial site, only that it was found near the Hacienda La Canada de la Virgen- thus the name. We spent a few hours on a walking tour seeing three temples: La Casa de los Trece Cielos (The House of the 13 Heavens), La Casa de la Noche Mas Larga ( The House of the Longest Night), and La Casa del Viento ( The House of the Wind).

Afternoon was rain, rain, and more rain.  Quite a treat for our drought kiddos! The talleres have been moved indoors, one music class has given a final performance, and we are reflecting on an amazing week so far.