Day Escape To San Sebastian

We wanted something that wasn't super touristy, and sort of off the beaten path. So we choose San Sebastian. It's located up in the Sierra Madre Mountains 4500 feet above sea level.  The tour also included a trip to a local distillery, local coffee maker, and lunch.  Sounded good to us. 

We first stopped at a local coffee shop to wait for other people in our party. I didn't mind because look at this color scheme. Love it!

Next was a taste of some fresh fruit from a local roadside stand. I have never tried yaka fruta (jackfruit) before. I've seen it plenty from the exterior and passed.  Goes to show you about just taking face value. I loved it. It tastes like a cross of banana and maybe peach.  Not really sure.  Let me know what y'all think it tastes like.

Now something had started to go terribly wrong.  My stomach was starting to churn.  Which one was it!? Was it the coffee or was it that fruit!?  Did those flies lay babies on my fruit, or was it the milk or water in the coffee! ?!? Why!?!?!?

I wasn't totally out of the game.  My stomach is usually made of steel.  So it was fighting back.  It wasn't gonna stop me from sampling tequila at the local family owned distillery. 

Such a cute and quaint little distillery. Great landscaping as well.  I'm not a big drinker (except for my Piña Coladas as of late,) but I like to try everything.  The tequila was very smooth.  The grandson did promise no hangovers. It's supposed to be the good stuff.  I highly recommend the walnut creme, or the chocolate cherry version. Yummy! If you haven't noticed I love sweet stuff.

Another stop along the trip was to a bakery and restaurant where they made fresh home made tortillas.   There was also some incredible views.

Fresh home made tortillas.

There was one last quick stop to Cafe La Quinta Mary.  Where you get to see a family owned coffee plantation. Recognize these? This is what coffee looks like before they take the shell off. We got to see a small peek at how coffee beans become the beans and grounds that we enjoy.

Coffee beans before the skin is taken off.

Different types of coffee beans.

Cooling the beans down after roasting them.

Final product.

Alright!  We finally arrived at San Sebastian.  I just love the white and burnt orange walls.  One of many reasons I love traveling.  You get so much color, great doors, and ambiance.

I absolutely loved this town.  It was so peaceful.  The locals (how few there were) were so nice and welcoming. We ate at a little restaurant where everything was served family style on the table.  This was also the first time I had chicken mole and I am from Texas.  Smh...  It wasn't bad at all.  It is crazy how peaceful it was.  You wanted to know what everyone was doing.  No locals are walking the streets.  Maybe they know what time the tourists are coming. You feel like you are in a ghost town.  

There are a few shops, a couple restaurants, a galleria, and a town would not be complete without a jail.  I am pretty sure they have not locked anyone up since the 1800s'. So if you are looking for a nice relaxing day trip, then this is the place to be.  It was just nice to wander around, take in the stillness, and embrace the beauty.