Tlaquepaque – the sequel.
Trees.
They were everywhere in this quaint shopping village.
And allowed to go pretty much anywhere…
Which was environmentally friendly…
And at times, down right comical.
There was a strange bird with red peppers on it’s head…
And naked warrior women made out of metal.
Also with birds.
Tell the truth…. how many of you men actually noticed the bird?
We walked by Albert again…
And into a store that sold dinosaur poo.
Supposedly authentic… which caused my husband to snort.
Like you could you tell?
The village was lovely.
With a distinct Spanish flavor.
Which probably explains why the French cafe where we had lunch was so absolutely un-French.
It had a slight Gallic atmosphere.
And yes, French Onion soup.
But the closest the menu came to French cuisine was my uninspired, build it yourself chicken salad sandwich on a croissant.
The husband’s?
Might have had Grey Poupon.
Ooh La La Lame.
Finishing our circuit, we stopped at a Native American jewelry store. The prices were high, and though tempted…. I was going to walk out empty handed until the husband started talking.
When the husband starts talking? I know we’re going to be there a while and resumed shopping. Seriously this time.
So it really was his fault I spent a large chunk of change on this bracelet.
Yup.
His fault.
On our way out, a giant aloe vera plant threatened to swallow him whole while he gazed at a statue…
No. Not really…
But I totally would have posted that video to YouTube if it had.
Said statue.
Fountain.
Or tiny public bathtub, tough call.
Cat statue, directly opposite a pot filled with….
That can’t be a coincidence.
Reminds me of Balboa Park in San Diego. LOVE it there.
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At first I thought it was a real village, it has the feel.
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Balboa Park does too. Old Towne in San Diego is like this too. Lots of cool shops…
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“So . . . did you buy anything at Tlaquepaque?”
“Yes! We got some good shit!”
“Like what?’
“Authentic dinosaur shit.”
“No shit?”
“No shit!
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Exactly!
And who’s to know if it’s from a T Rex or a Terrier?
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The bracelet was a better buy.
Sorry that lunch was another miss . . . and a misfit!
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Not really. They don’t give away jewelry there….
But granted it will look better on my wrist than a handful of fossilized poo.
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Beautiful place to shop and wander. Reminds me that it’s been a long time since I’ve been anywhere unique like this.
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Shopping with my other half is not the best experience. He’s a scoffer. And I rarely go home with anything… but this place was unique enough to hold his interest.
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“And naked warrior women made out of metal.” Isn’t that the outfit Beyonce wore to the Oscars???
Onion soup and croissants??? That is so American but at least it was FOOD!
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Yes, it was food.
And you’re welcome…
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That last pic MAKES the post! Too cute!
I love the warrior statues — both — yes bird, but it’s got nothin on that cat statue 🙂
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The mice didn’t have a chance…
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That ‘french’ food is the funniest thing I’ve seen…The dinosour poo looked more appetizing!
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They really needed to up the French a notch.
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Oui, Oui
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