Available on Amazon and Blurb.com, this book is the first of a planned series of books on the scenic beauty and enchanting culture of Pueblos Mágicos ("Magical Towns") in Mexico. This book, taking over two years to write, describes the most scenic and interesting locations-plazas, gardens, parks and look-out points-in four Magical Towns in Guanajuato, a mountainous State in Central Mexico. The book contains hand-drawn maps, oil and watercolor paintings, and drawings that illustrate the captivating scenes in the various locations within and around these towns.
My research on these towns is extensive and involved guidance from the local Tourism Offices, walking for miles exploring the streets, alleyways and trails to find the very best locations for visual arts: painting, photography or notable architecture. When I found a captivating spot, I would often measure and draw maps of it to show the exact location of painting or photography spots. Here is an example map:
This book is not only about this and books-in-the-works, but also about the process of writing them: the journeys, explorations, adventures and personal experiences of traveling to these towns. Although it is written in English, I do speak "travel Spanish" fluently; hence, I am able to gather information and record it in this (these) books with insight and accuracy. In many ways, this Blog will be a travel log. I invite your following. Hasta luego.
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