The next day would be spent in Guadalajara. It would be nearly a six hour drive from the Mexico City, City Center; so we started early about 6:00 AM, hoping to get there by high noon. Along the way, we would pass many beautiful cities. The road was a two-lane road; very passable, and it would be considered a major thoroughfare in Mexico. In countries such as this, the road conditions can be less than desirable; however, Route 55 seemed very passable.

We arrived in Guadalajara around 1:00 PM. La Franca was one of the first restaurants that we came across, so I parked the Suburban and walked up to the sidewalk menu to have a look. From what I could gather, this was a Mexican Contemporary restaurant. It suited the kids and I, and from the outside facade, it looked appealing. We would soon find out that the food and service we also as such.

The item on the menu that seemed to resonate with all of us was the Steak La Franca. Three orders were made and we were pleasantly surprised. After chomping down the steak like rabid dogs, we had flan and ice cream. Finally, a Margarita for me, and aged-root beers from Isabella and Liam. We left with full bellies and smiles on our faces. The valet brought the Suburban back around, and we left to see the sights.

There are four large colleges, and a handful of museums, along with many cathedrals in Guadalajara. The stained-glass windows were impressive, so we took quite a few photos. At nite, as the sun went down and the lights came on, they were even more impressive by the light of the stars.

The Casa Montore Botique Hotel would be our resting place for the evening. Turn-down service was appealing, and after seeing the room and the price at just $74/nite, we decided to stay for two days and tour more of the city. On Friday, we would head to another destination and return to the States on Sunday.