Thursday, October 10, 2024

We began the day by taking a short drive to Paquime, a designated world UNESCO site.  The settlement began around 1130AD and was abandoned around 1450.  It is thought that these people were related to the Anasazi of the southwest.   This Mogollon culture used many feathers, so instead of traveling a great distance south to obtain them, they chose to raise their own macaw. 

We enjoyed visiting the site and the Musem first thing in the morning, as the weather was cooler and they allowed us entry to the site before the public.

We had another 3 hour rocky ride  to Chihuahua City.  As we approached, it reminded me a lot of Tucson. 

Chihuahua City is the capital of the state of Chihuahua.  Population is one million plus.  I  had no idea how large and modern this city would be.

We stopped for lunch and continued onto the Pancho Villa Museum and home. 

Pancho died in 1923, and even though he was assassinated, maybe his death was REALLY due to having 25 wives?!  Don’t quote me ….

We checked into the MARRIOTT around 5pm in a lovely area of Chihuahua City called District 1.  And we had a KING SIZE BED, which was a wonderful upgrade from the 2 double beds yesterday.  After a relaxing cocktail of Jack Daniel’s in our room, we headed out to explore the area.

We actually didn’t get very far as we found this lovely and non crowded spot next to our hotel ….

We eventually strolled “home” about 75 yards to the front door of  our Marriott.  We have to get to sleep as breakfast and bags are at  7am and the bus leaves at 8:15. 

COPPER CANYON TOMORROW.   And we get to stay for TWO nights!

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