A Day of Contrast & Entertainment

Monday, October 14, 2024 We started today by visiting the home of an indigenous family of Mayo Indians.  There was nothing fake about this experience.  After spraying ourselves down with bug spray, we strolled down a dirt road to this family's plot of land. The kitchen with a touch of modern convenience.   See the old …

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Chepe Express

Sunday, October 15, 2024 https://videopress.com/v/6OycWfeF?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Chepe Train arriving at Copper Canyon About halfway through every trip,  I need a break.  Taking a 6-hour train ride today is just what I needed.  This railroad travels from Los Mochis, at sea level, up the western side of the Sierra Madre, through Copper Canyon, and to the plains …

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The Main Event …. Copper Canyon

Friday, October 11, 2024 But first, a walking tour of downtown Chihuahua City The Cathedral of ChihuahuaBuilt 1725-1792 Padre Maldonado was a Mexican priest who became the first canonized saint and martyr from Chihuahua City Joe going old school First on the wall .... And then in person! Lots of interesting artwork on the way …

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Heading south to Chihuahua City …. not the dog

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 …

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