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Carol King's avatar

Spent a summer there a LONG time ago- this brought back memories!

I noticed you didn’t mention the momias…

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Claire Polders's avatar

True. I didn’t mention them, because I opted not to see them.

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Carol King's avatar

Me neither!! 🤢

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Stephanie Thurrott's avatar

Thanks letting me vicariously travel with you! I only spent about a day in Guanajuato--what a great little city! I can't wait to go back!

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Claire Polders's avatar

Thanks! It was a wonderful place to roam around.

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Sue Cauhape's avatar

This article brought me along with you. Such terrible and beautiful things in one historic town. Thank you.

Also, many of the Mexicans I tutored in ESL come from the state of Guanajuato, so this brought me a little closer to them.

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Claire Polders's avatar

Thank you for your kind words and for journeying with me. This is the reason why I write.

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Emese-Réka Fromm's avatar

Sounds like a fun time exploring colorful Guanajuato! Great write-up, thanks for sharing the experience.

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Claire Polders's avatar

Thank you, Emese-Réka!

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Alexandra Helfgott's avatar

Sounds like a wonderful time!

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Claire Polders's avatar

It truly was!

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Lê Quỳnh Châu's avatar

The four amazing nomad writers in one frame! 😍 Wonderful to see you cross paths and share the trips together. Hi Michael & Brent! :)

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Claire Polders's avatar

Seriously, you know them? I know they were in Hoi An for a while. It shouldn’t surprise me: you know all the cool people.

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Lê Quỳnh Châu's avatar

and you’re among the coolest! They were two of the sweetest members when I was working at the Hub. They surprised me with the best cake to farewell me before my Europe trip in 2019 ^^. I think I once had a little thought that the four of you might meet someday, just from following your travel journeys - and you did!

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Lucy Hearne Keane's avatar

Great article again Claire. I am extremely envious here in Ireland of the opportunities you are having to discover Mexico. It is so historic and colorful. And to be able to visit another famous artists museum is such a treat.

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Claire Polders's avatar

Thank you, Lucy. I feel fortunate to be able to do these things and love sharing them with people like you who may not have that opportunity.

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The Souvenirist's avatar

Nice travelogue! Now what did you think of the nutty mummies?

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Claire Polders's avatar

I decided to skip them. Brent and Michael went to see them in my place and might write about them later.

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Richard Philion's avatar

I love how much art is there!

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Claire Polders's avatar

Yes, so much. Pretty much everywhere you walk (in the center).

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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

What fun for you all! And the photos are great. Congratulations on the essay for Friedman, Claire. Felicidades!

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Claire Polders's avatar

Thank you, Jeanine!

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Brent Hartinger's avatar

Wait till you read our Roshoman version! [Joke. Although we did focus on entirely different things!]

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Claire Polders's avatar

I am looking forward to it! I wish I could read 4 entirely different versions of our tale.

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Great write up but I have zero idea who you think looks like George Clooney other than being a biped with grey hair!

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Claire Polders's avatar

Really? You're underestimating yourself!

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Brent Hartinger's avatar

You're being too modest. You also have nose and two arms.

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Michael Jensen's avatar

SNAP!

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