All Good Walls Have Doors

It’s been a pretty quiet week here in Ajijic. We did walk in a new area – kind of a duh moment, “why haven’t we gone this direction before” type thing. Found the high rent district! It’s been in the low 80s temperature wise (27 degrees for the rest of the world). That’s a tad bit warmer than ideal but manageable. Our house does have ceiling fans which helps…mostly. We still haven’t ventured out of the immediate area. Isn’t that pathetic? I think we are enjoying the lull before the storm…I don’t intend to be still for a moment while we are in Florence!! – well, other than when I’m working I guess. If I must.

This doggy seems very happy to be sitting on the roof of his house. Where the clothes line is.

Since we have been staying in one place we will continue the artistic exploration of Ajijic. Last week it was the walls, today let us look at doors. First of all, I have to admit that most of the cool doors are on fixed up houses/buildings. A lot of the working class neighborhoods are a mixture of very simple buildings with some more elaborate structures. The expat population has been a real boon to this area…and a curse. The money brought in has provided good paying jobs, lots of business opportunities, and extensive fundraising for the community. On the negative side, housing prices have gone way up. While still crazy affordable by US standards, it is not as affordable for the locals. It is a difficult balance. I think some neighborhoods try hard to remain local, thereby more affordable. That being said, the fixed up houses (and some of the newer ones) are gorgeous! In my oh so humble opinion, a beautiful house should have a great door.

This one is pretty, but not spectacular. But it will always be special to us. This is the door to Loretta’s gorgeous house and is where we stayed on our first visit here. Unfortunately, other people agree with how wonderful this house is and it is booked up for years😕

The one is a bit more classic, old style Ajijic. The house is painted but not super fixed up, with a classic metal door.

This one is old, but fixed up. And the door design makes it look even older. I really love this one!

This one too is a modern, fixed up place that has retained the gorgeous old style. So pretty.

I love purple. This one was unique, in that is was mixed into a working class neighborhood, but is not outlandish, so it fit in nicely.

This is a unique door set into a corner. This is definitely a favorite.

Really fun with the rainbow over the door!

Unique and pretty with the painted metal

I love the iron and stone look. Ignore the garbage sitting out. Trash pick up is every morning, so this is a common sight.

This one really honors the heritage of this town

I like the way this one looks. And you would certainly know when you were home!!

This is different, with the Aztec symbols and statuary!

This one is up in the expensive neighborhood. It was really hard to capture the look of this one. And this photo doesn’t even include the door itself! It is so beautiful.

Saved our favorite for last! This one is so cool. From the blue glass flower vase on the right to the crazy cool gecko door handles. Love every bit of it. I’m guessing the house is awesome too…

And then a couple random photos from around town: