Its beautifully restored Spanish colonial architecture has a Moorish influence, brought by architects from 17th-century Andalusia in southern Spain. The facades of colonial mansions line narrow cobblestoned streets, concealing courtyards lush with bougainvilleas. They have formed an intimate sense of community. The local people warmly embrace their guests. One can easily get spoiled housesitting in Mexico.
Mornings begin with exercise before the heat of the day.
Tom plays tennis and Jean walks and does water aerobics. Afternoons are for staying cool and in doors. Jean takes Spanish lessons. There are weekend fiestas of the Gringo community, Sunday Church, or shopping at the Tianguis, the large farmer's market in the middle of town on the cottonwood arroyo. There has been a trip up the Copper Canyon in the nearby State of Chihuahua, a visit to the old Spanish colonial town of El Fuerte, Sinoloa, a couple of trips to the beaches on the Sea of Cortez, and a trip back to the U.S.A. for a wedding on the east coast.