The Walls of Ajijic

Have I mentioned I love this place? Because I really do. It’s not glamorous or fancy. The sidewalks are an adventure. The streets are…creative. It’s noisy. All. The. Time. The butcher down the road hangs pig skins in the back of his truck to dry before frying them to make chicharrones. I chose not take a photo of that one. Shudder. The donkey down the road is psychotic. The people say buenos dias with a true smile. The thing is, it’s not dirty. At first glance you might think it is, but it isn’t. Every morning people are out sweeping their sidewalks, even sweeping the street. Garbage pickup is pretty much every day. Recycling is another matter entirely though. Sigh.

The walls of Ajijic. Right. The walls…that’s what I was going to talk about today. You know, this blog thing is pretty cool. I get to talk at length, about whatever I want, and no one interrupts me or rolls their eyes (I’m looking at you #1, #2 and #3). And if you stop listening – or reading, as the case may be – I don’t know about it! Works for me. So, the walls. I’m sure it’s similar in other Mexican towns, but the walls of the houses and buildings are the main decoration. People seem to take great pride in their walls. The vast majority of the structures are walls, with the building behind. Most of the time you have no idea what is behind the walls. It’s kind of a thrill when you walk past somewhere and the door or gate is open so you can see inside! Very few businesses have signs, their name and sometimes the hours are painted right onto the building. Anyway, they will explain themselves😎

What does this picture have to do with walls? Absolutely nothing. But this was the sunrise out our front door this morning.

Let’s start with a little more basic look. This wall has probably been standing for quite some time.

This one is just a minute or so down the street. it seems to be an arts and music venue and we often hear instruments being practiced.

Same wall, same facility, just around the corner. The idea of cutting shapes as part of the art is very popular here.

Same place, right at the corner. Obviously, this was an extensive wall!

Another example of cutting out the concrete. I love this gecko!

Fun painting at the driveway to what is probably a very impressive house. Look how nice the cobblestones are too. And level sidewalk! Oooo!

This corner has cute bench built into it. Usually there is an old guy or two sitting here.

Rich colors with bougainvillea (I believe) growing over top

I like this one with the plaza, gazebo and the old chapel

This is a great shop on the main shopping street (Colon)

I should have taken a photo of this actual arch in the street. Oh well.

…and this is my favorite! Which is strange because usually I won’t have anything to do with yellow.

There you go. Some of the artistic views around town. One of these days we might even venture out of this town. But for now we are content🥰

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