The Glee Club awoke after a whirlwind of travel in the beautiful Hotel Misión, enjoying breakfast together before embarking on our day. Vans took us through the narrow tunnels to the historic center of Guanajuato, where a breathtaking view of the city greeted us. Walking down the steep steps, we became immediately immersed in the city’s pastel colors, balconies, flowers, and cobblestones. We split into tour groups — one of which was in Spanish — to learn about Guanajuato’s history. After the tours, we had plenty of time to explore the city on our own and enjoy some delicious food. Quesadillas, enchiladas, huevos rancheros, and more filled our stomachs. A highlight of the tour was el Callejón del Beso, where some of our glee clubbers stole a kiss on the adjacent balconies. #gluv!

We continued our day with a rehearsal in the church. It was so exciting to experiment with the acoustics of this historic and beautiful space. We all had to make adjustments to our breathing techniques as we got used to the air at 6,600 feet above sea level. We especially enjoyed collaborating with the Coro de la Universidad de Guanajuato on two pieces.

After a day of walking we took a quick rest at the hotel and then headed back to the church for the concert. Walking through the streets of Guanajuato at night under a crescent moon was another new and beautiful experience. The street performers next to the Teatro Juàrez were a highlight! The concert was a magical, spiritual experience. Singing with the church choir under the gorgeous soaring ceilings gave our music new meaning.

We are so grateful to have experienced Guanajuato on such a gorgeous day with those who share our love of music. We solidified old friendships and forged new ones as we explored the city. Another day of glee bonding and musical transcendence in the books! We can’t wait to experience more of the Mexican sun in the days to come.

Much Gluv,

Hannah Bein ‘22 and Chloe Horner ‘22

Photos courtesy of Joanna Zhang ‘21 and Maddy Kushan ‘20.