Sandi’s Pink Hot Picks: An Expansion Of Our Lives

By Sandi Roy

Family is everything. We cherish our children and grandchildren, hold them close in our hearts, and look forward to every moment spent together. Yet, for part of the year, we have chosen to make our home in San Miguel de Allende—not as an escape, but as an expansion of our lives.

Here, in this high desert town, we have found something rare: a sense of community that extends beyond blood ties. San Miguel is a gathering place for the curious, the creative, and the adventurous—people drawn from all corners of the world by something they can’t quite explain but instantly recognize.

Consider the sheer abundance of experiences waiting to be enjoyed. Food, for example, is an art form here, and the culinary scene reflects the town’s rich, multicultural mix. Within the city limits, you can find everything from street tacos made with generations-old family recipes to elegant, world-class restaurants serving dishes as creative as the artists who frequent them. Venture a little farther to the outskirts, and you’ll discover countryside haciendas with farm-to-table dining, open-air garden cafes, and rustic wineries where long lunches stretch into sunset, shared with friends old and new.

The people who call this place home, whether for a season or a lifetime, are alive in a way that defies age. In their 70s, 80s, and beyond, they are still dancing, laughing, exploring, and embracing every moment with the energy of teenagers. They fill the dance floors at live music venues, hike the surrounding hills, and gather for endless conversations over coffee or cocktails. It is a place that proves we are never too old for new adventures, never too late to form deep friendships, and never past the age of falling in love with life all over again.

As we move through another season here, we are reminded of the richness of this chosen family. We weave our lives into the fabric of this town. San Miguel offers more than a beautiful setting—it offers belonging, a gift as valuable as any other. Wherever we spend our time in the world, may we always recognize and appreciate the communities that lift us, embrace us, and make life richer than we ever imagined.

Oh: Pink Hot Pick? – Check out varied musical entertainment at Rain Dog Lounge!