A LIFETIME TO GET HERE
SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE
A Lifetime to Get Here: San Miguel de Allende, the first title in a two-volume series, Inexplicable Mexico Contemplated, was created from the author’s almost-daily blog posts about visiting San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, for increasing amounts of time and in different seasons, spanning winter 2009 to the conclusion of 2012. The culmination of those years was the sale of her house in her fourth-generation hometown of Philadelphia and her permanent settlement in Mexico. It is a unique combination of travel memoir, how-to guide for the first-time visitor, the occasional lesson in Mexican history and culture, a Spanish grammar tutorial or two, an answer to stateside friends’ questions of “What do you do in Mexico?” as well as honest, introspective reactions to what the older American author experiences as she navigates this unknown territory on her own. Lovingly maintained vintage family photos of trips to Mexico decades ago and the author’s own carefully curated photos from more recent years punctuate and add richness to the text.
“Come with Cynthia in the pages of “A Lifetime to Get Here” as she explores the wonders of San Miguel de Allende, an old colonial city in the mountains of central Mexico. Walk with her each step of the way and experience her many adventures and discoveries. Learn the history and lore of this magical place. Be dazzled by the colorful pageants and spectacles. Taste the world-famous food. Admire the timeless beauty. Meet the warm and welcoming people. But be warned: In reading “A Lifetime to Get Here” you’re likely to fall in love with San Miguel as Cynthia did and pack up to move here too.
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“Newcomers, old-timers and visitors alike will appreciate Cynthia Claus’ charming new memoir about her life in San Miguel de Allende. This well-written story paints a vivid and intimate portrait of the expat experience in one of Mexico’s most popular tourist destinations.”
and "Todavía México: Life Beyond the Border"