It’s remarkable how easy it is to casually encounter art and culture in Mexico; if you pay attention, it’s visible and audible almost everywhere you go. In San Miguel the narrow al fresco terrace-like restaurant la Terraza sits in front of the Santa Escuela de Cristo (the Teplo de San Rafael) where Jackie and I would regularly relax after nuestras clases del español de la mañana, sip cervaza Indio, and watch people make their way unhurriedly about the Jardin, with no purpose in mind, just pleasure. As we sipped our cervazas, once in a while a little boy (my guess the son of one of the friendly waiters) would burst out into a corrido and sing his heart out for the customers. He never had to ask for tips, and he always got one from us. His singing was magical. It’s hard to imagine Mexico without its music.
Posts Tagged ‘Santa Escuela de Cristo’
The Singing Boy of Santa Escuela de Cristo
Posted in San Miguel de Allende, tagged San Miguel de Allende, Santa Escuela de Cristo, singing boy on November 15, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Call and Response 