Moseying Through Mexico: Our Story

Here's some pictures describing the trip, in basically chronological order.

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DSC02133 Randy and Nancy ready to go in Chapala.jpg
We started off in Chapala, just south of Guadalajara. It was enough outside the metro area to make the early going fairly easy.
DSC02133 Randy and Nancy ready to go in Chapala
DSC02136 the only bike path in mexico.jpg
It even entailed what must be the only bike path in Mexico (ciclopista).
DSC02136 the only bike path in mexico
DSC02142 Nancy on way up to Manzanilla.jpg
Nancy did not *even* like the traffic or the climb on the way up to Manzanilla when we left the area of the lake.
DSC02142 Nancy on way up to Manzanilla
DSC02143 Nancy Manuel and the Virgin Mary at Manzanilla.jpg
In the little town of Manzanilla we planned to stop for a siesta, but young Manuel joined us on his bike and became our guide to the town. He helped Randy find a bicycle repair shop (every little town seems to have one) and a hotel where we could take a shower, and finally took us to see the church housing a tablet where an etching of the Virgin Mary had miraculously appeared.
DSC02143 Nancy Manuel and the Virgin Mary at Manzanilla
DSC02146 Second night campsite in Mazamitla.jpg
After a *big* climb we finally found our way to Mazamitla, and found a camping place in the pastures above it just before nightfall.
DSC02146 Second night campsite in Mazamitla
DSC02155 Fresh fruit and vegetables.jpg
In this little town in Michoacan we found that the town was silent - all the men were working in the US. But this young lady made the most marvellous vegetable and fruit concoctions.
DSC02155 Fresh fruit and vegetables
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Randy entering the state of Michoacan from our starting state of Jalisco. We know a lot more about the Mexican states now...
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DSC02164 Cane fields with volcano near Los Reyes.jpg
Cane fields near Los Reyes with the ever-present volcano background.
DSC02164 Cane fields with volcano near Los Reyes
DSC02167 Randy with cane trucks near Los Reyes.jpg
The ride from Cotija to Los Reyes suddenly had a lot of big-truck agricultural traffic. This was a big downhill with lots of big trucks and cool curves. It was kind of fun (but a little unnerving) riding with the big boys.
DSC02167 Randy with cane trucks near Los Reyes
DSC02174 Avocado field campsite near Periban.jpg
One night out from Cotija we got permission to set up camp in an avocado orchard. It was delightful -- and we had a great breakfast in the morning.
DSC02174 Avocado field campsite near Periban
DSC02178 Nancy riding into Angahuan.jpg
Our next major destination was the Paricutin volcano, near the town of Angahuan. Here's Nancy riding the cobblestone streets into Angahuan.
DSC02178 Nancy riding into Angahuan
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Boys gathered to help with the BOB trailer in Angahuan.
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As I learned in my fourth grade "Junior Scholastic" magazine, the Paricutin volcano just appeared in a crack in a farmer's field in 1943. It buried this town nearly completely, but a little of the church remains.
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As with every altar in Mexico, the ruined, buried altar at Paricutin is still tended.
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DSC02189 Angahuan church best.jpg
Here's the Paricutin church, buried in lava, with the volcano in the background.
DSC02189 Angahuan church best
DSC02191 Nancy with Paricutin volcano.jpg

DSC02191 Nancy with Paricutin volcano
DSC02200 Horseback pose with Angahuan church.jpg
Our guides and horses in front of the buried church at Angahuan.
DSC02200 Horseback pose with Angahuan church
DSC02212 Wedding at San Felipe best.jpg
Leaving Angahuan, we wandered north trying to stay on secondary roads and avoid traffic. We saw the most extraordinary things - and saw more cowboys than cars. It was Saturday, and there were weddings in every town. Passing the little village of San Felipe, we heard wonderful live music and stopped to investigate. Lo and behold, there was a huge wedding in this very rustic place. We were treated to beer and food, and just enjoyed the doings.
DSC02212 Wedding at San Felipe best
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