Walking around el centro, the main central area of San Miguel de Allende in Mexico, sometimes you can peek into courtyards from the street.

One more thing. Today is my 8th Blogoversary! What a fun time I’ve had. Thanks, everyone, for visiting and commenting. It really makes my day.

San Miguel de Allende courtyard, with mirror reflection

Sunshine and plants in San Miguel courtyard

Linking to Our World Tuesday, Monday Mellow Yellows, Ruby Tuesday 2, Outdoor Wednesday, Orange You Glad It’s Friday, Photo Friday, Skywatch Friday, Floral Friday, Today’s Flowers, Scenic Weekends, Weekend Reflections, Pink Saturday, Shadow Shot Sunday 2,  and Saturday Show Off. I appreciate your visit, and please come back soon!

Peonies always enchant me with their sense of veiled promise, and that perfume. Here’s a macro view of one for my fans of monochrome images:

Many ruffled petals in this close up of a peony blossom

Participating in: Our World Tuesday, I Heart Macro Saturday, Macro Monday, Outdoor Wednesday, Today’s Flowers, Floral Friday, The Weekend in Black and White, My Romantic Home, and Saturday Show Off. Thanks so much for stopping by and hope to see you again soon.