Yesterday morning we did the short 35 km (22 mile) drive into Zihuatanejo. We parked in the large Commercial Mexicana grocery store parking lot while I walked into El Centro to make sure that the same parking spot we used last February was available once again.
Out for a walk in the woods near Kemptville, Ont.
Where are Kevin and Ruth now? Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Where are Kevin and Ruth going next? Cancun, Mexico on November 11th.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Playa Troncones (day 3)
Yesterday morning while having our coffee we heard big trucks going by outside. We opened the blinds, to see that some of the trucks were marked as television production and were surprised to see two motorhomes in amongst the convoy. An ambulance and state police went by as well! There was something going on!
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Playa Troncones (day 2)
The roosters woke us up around 5:30am yesterday, so we got up around 6:30am. Another day in paradise, and we don’t have any real plans for the day. First on the agenda was to find a laundramat and then internet.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Playa Troncones
We were up early yesterday morning, and by 7:00am we were pretty much ready to leave…except that it still wasn’t light enough! We waited another 20 minutes before pulling out.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Uruapan (day 3)
Yesterday morning we walked 4.5 kms to El Centro. Fortunately, the route took us through the National Park that is located right in the city! This park is special because the Cupatitzio River has it's underground source at the beginning of the park. Throughout the park, underground springs continue to add water to the river, and by the time it reaches 10 kms south of the source it becomes the beautiful Tzararacua Waterfalls.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
The Paricutin Volcano
In 1943, a farmer was working in a corn field when he saw the ground start to crack and steam, and a fissure broke open. By the next day, lava had been flowing out of the fissure, and there was now a cone the size of a house. This was the first ever recorded human witness of the birth of a volcano. The Paricutin Volcano continued to erupt for nine years until February of 1952 when it stopped as abruptly as it began.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Uruapan
Yesterday was a driving day, but not a long one. Only 65 kms (40 miles) but of course it took us over two hours. Partly because we stopped for groceries at a Soriana just before we left Patzcuaro, but even on the toll road it was difficult to get over 70 km/h (42 mph).
Monday, January 9, 2012
El Estribo Grande hike
Yesterday morning, we moved from our couchsurfing friend Jorge's place on the far side of the lake to the Villa Patzcuaro RV Park. Only for one night, and this way we can stock up on groceries and dump our tanks.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Villa Patzcuaro Hotel and RV Park
We are at the Villa Patzcuaro Hotel and RV Park. This is a perfect spot to explore the town and surrounding area.
"I'm going to eat some iguana today."
We didn't exactly wake up yesterday morning with that thought in mind, but that's what ended up happening!
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Friday, January 6, 2012
Beautiful day for a hike
We took off for a hike yesterday around 10:30am. We had spent much of the morning on the internet, and it had finally started to warm up. It gets chilly overnight, but daytime temperatures are about 22C (72F).
Thursday, January 5, 2012
A visit to Patzcuaro
Ever since we became fascinated with Mexico, we've wanted to visit Patzcuaro. Yesterday, we took the collectivo minivan bus from the place where we are staying, all the way around the west shore of the lake and down to the city of Patzcuaro.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
The shore of Lake Patzcuaro
Yesterday was a travel day...a long slow travel day! We only had to drive about 200 kms (124 miles) but between the twisty, windy roads and the topes it was pretty slow going. We figure if you drove non-stop it would take about 5 hours to do this 200 km drive! Once again, never expect to get anywhere quickly driving in Mexico.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Mezcal
Yesterday was a great day. Anytime you get see and experience something that not very many foreigners ever get to see, it's a great day.
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