A bunch of us went for a walk yesterday morning along a dirt road that goes through a farming area on the other side of the highway. We took off at about 9:30am and went for about an hour and a half.
A few clouds in the sky, but very pleasant temperatures. Highs are around 24C (75F) and lows around 6C (43F). In our opinion, perfect.
Monday, January 13, 2020
Sunday, January 12, 2020
In to the town of Patzcuaro, and Ruth orders new glasses
A relaxing start to the day, and we didn't take off until 10:00am. It's a 2.5 km (1.5 mile) walk downhill to the central plaza, and the whole group walked into town.
First stop was the cathedral, followed by the central plaza but we each went our separate ways for a while and met again at 12:30pm to show the group Mario's birria stall at the market.
First stop was the cathedral, followed by the central plaza but we each went our separate ways for a while and met again at 12:30pm to show the group Mario's birria stall at the market.
Saturday, January 11, 2020
Mexico RV Caravan Travel Day - Uruapan to Patzcuaro
No need to rush out of Uruapan because it was just a relatively short 80 km (50 mile) drive to Patzcuaro. So we left the RV park shortly before 9:00am and regrouped at a nearby gas station to get ourselves headed in the right direction to get through the city of Uruapan.
There is no easy way through Uruapan. It's a busy city, and the main east west road is four lanes of busy traffic with a bumpy road and lots of traffic lights. But, it's also an easy route to follow, and we had no problems.
There is no easy way through Uruapan. It's a busy city, and the main east west road is four lanes of busy traffic with a bumpy road and lots of traffic lights. But, it's also an easy route to follow, and we had no problems.
Friday, January 10, 2020
The guitar town of Paracho
One of the places that Ruth and I had never made it to was the town of Paracho, Michoacan. It's known around the world to anybody with an interest in guitars because the town of about 35,000 people produces over 1 million guitars per year. Some articles say that 90% of the town's workforce is somehow involved in the guitar business.
We arranged for the hotel van to take us to the town, located about 32 kms (20 miles) north of Uruapan. Cost for the one way trip was 750 pesos, but there were 12 of us going so not a bad price at 65 pesos ($4.50 CAD, $3.50 USD) per person.
We arranged for the hotel van to take us to the town, located about 32 kms (20 miles) north of Uruapan. Cost for the one way trip was 750 pesos, but there were 12 of us going so not a bad price at 65 pesos ($4.50 CAD, $3.50 USD) per person.
Thursday, January 9, 2020
A little too close for comfort
Our mini bus arrived just before our planned 8:30am departure and we were soon on our way to the town of Angahuan (pop 4,000?) located 31 kms (19 miles) away.
We arrived at the mirador overlooking the volcano and lava field just before 9:30am after a very slow drive through the town itself.
We arrived at the mirador overlooking the volcano and lava field just before 9:30am after a very slow drive through the town itself.
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Interesting day in Uruapan
We set off walking from the hotel/RV Park at 9:30am, headed for the national park located right in the city of Uruapan. Ruth and I have been here several times before, but it never gets old. It's a beautiful park, and an easy place to spend a couple of hours.
It was about a 35 minute walk all downhill.
It was about a 35 minute walk all downhill.
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Mexico RV Caravan Travel Day - Valle de Juarez to Uruapan, Michoacan
We were on the road yesterday at our planned 8:00am start time.
Our original schedule called for us to spend a night at Lago de Camécuaro National Park on the way to Uruapan, but because we took an extra couple of days to fix Garth's oil cooler line, we decided to make the park a lunch stop instead to make up one of those days and then head directly to Uruapan.
The first part of our drive began on what is arguably the worst stretch of highway in Mexico!
Our original schedule called for us to spend a night at Lago de Camécuaro National Park on the way to Uruapan, but because we took an extra couple of days to fix Garth's oil cooler line, we decided to make the park a lunch stop instead to make up one of those days and then head directly to Uruapan.
The first part of our drive began on what is arguably the worst stretch of highway in Mexico!
Monday, January 6, 2020
Time to hit the road!
Sunday morning, most of us decided to go to La Cocinita for breakfast. It's a popular spot and we've been here for two weeks now and still hadn't made it over there.
We arrived at about 9:00am to find that a large group had taken over most of the tables. Still, half of us managed to get seated and served, while the other half had to wait another 45 minutes or so.
But it didn't matter. After all, we have lots of time!
We arrived at about 9:00am to find that a large group had taken over most of the tables. Still, half of us managed to get seated and served, while the other half had to wait another 45 minutes or so.
But it didn't matter. After all, we have lots of time!
Sunday, January 5, 2020
Market day, bike ride, and steak for dinner!
Saturday is market day here in Valle de Juarez, so we walked into town at 9:30am to do our weekly grocery shopping. We think it's fun stopping at the wide variety of stalls and shops to do our groceries.
There is one larger grocery store here, but almost everything is available if you know where to go to find the smaller shops.
There is one larger grocery store here, but almost everything is available if you know where to go to find the smaller shops.
Saturday, January 4, 2020
Nice to take a relax day every now and again
With an unexpected three additional days here at Valle de Juarez, yesterday turned into a mostly relax day. It was supposed to be a travel day, but we have now put that off until Monday. Nobody in the group seems to mind, and that's the whole idea... a relaxing trip with lots of flexibility.
I did get a few things done though. About a year ago we had bought a new shoe hanger thing that was designed to go over the back of a door. But we cut it into sections and then attach them to the bed frame. Just for another use of space in the motorhome.
I did get a few things done though. About a year ago we had bought a new shoe hanger thing that was designed to go over the back of a door. But we cut it into sections and then attach them to the bed frame. Just for another use of space in the motorhome.
Friday, January 3, 2020
Time ran out!
Ruth and I like to play Yahtzee and Backgammon. In fact, we play those games almost every day. It's become kind of a habit when we are traveling in the motorhome to play a game or three of backgammon before happy hour. And we play Yahtzee while we eat supper!
A few years ago, we started keeping track of our scores on an annual basis. Are you ready for the final scores of 2019?
A few years ago, we started keeping track of our scores on an annual basis. Are you ready for the final scores of 2019?
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Kicking off the New Year with a 20 km hike!
But before we get to that, make sure you check out our December and 2019 full year expense report, published only yesterday evening.
And next, we have to back up a little to New Year's Eve! In the morning, Ruth went with the group over to "the castle"... an event center located nearby that has some interesting things to see. Late afternoon, we had wine and cheese happy hour, and then an evening campfire to ring in the new year.
And next, we have to back up a little to New Year's Eve! In the morning, Ruth went with the group over to "the castle"... an event center located nearby that has some interesting things to see. Late afternoon, we had wine and cheese happy hour, and then an evening campfire to ring in the new year.
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
December Expenses and 2019 Expense Review
December was a bit higher than expected. Seems we are having a lot of those kind of months lately. Still, at $2,175 CAD ($1,680 USD), we saw an awfully lot of neat things during the month! Plus, a big chunk of that was gas for the motorhome.
But, we finished the month with pretty much a full tank of gas and the liquor cabinet is full and so is the fridge. So maybe it wasn't such a bad month after all.
But, we finished the month with pretty much a full tank of gas and the liquor cabinet is full and so is the fridge. So maybe it wasn't such a bad month after all.
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
2019 Year in Review, and 2020 Preview
Wow, what a year we had!
We were on 21 different airplanes and we were in 7 different countries... bringing our total countries visited to 38.
We began 2019 in Mexico leading an RV Caravan group. We were with them for the months of January, February, and March.
We were on 21 different airplanes and we were in 7 different countries... bringing our total countries visited to 38.
We began 2019 in Mexico leading an RV Caravan group. We were with them for the months of January, February, and March.
Monday, December 30, 2019
Whiskey's tree, and Mazamitla for lunch
Yesterday was a bit of a cool, overcast day with a high of only 17C (63F). Things look back to normal today though with sunshine and 22C (72F) in the forecast.
In the morning, a bunch of us walked over to the old Hacienda Contreras campground. It's only just down the road from where we are staying now. We spent a lot of time there between our first visit in March of 2009, and our last stay there in March 2016.
In the morning, a bunch of us walked over to the old Hacienda Contreras campground. It's only just down the road from where we are staying now. We spent a lot of time there between our first visit in March of 2009, and our last stay there in March 2016.
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