Alamos

Alamos was our first destination in Mexico. It was designated as as one of Mexico's Magic Towns. A few quick questions led us to a campground just outside of town. We pitched the tent and headed to the center.

We walked a quiet cobblestone alley which was almost deserted. The alley opens to the main Plaza which is surrounded by restored colonial buildings. In its center is an impressive Cathedral. The setting sun colored the sky red, while the buildings were getting darker. In the Plaza, a couple was holding hands, a young man strummed the guitar, and a dog watched the action. We sat in silence and absorbed the atmosphere. Magic was in the air.

The next day we explored the town in the daylight. This was our first colonial city, and we were curious. We found the bustling market, walked even narrower alleys, and visited the Cathedral. On our way we were showered with flower petals by schoolchildren on their way home. At night we returned to the magic of the Plaza. That night we met Andrea and Leandra. Their life story combined with ours in a magical way that deserves a special treatment (to be published later)