Finally Coming Home...

So sorry that I haven´t put up new pictures. Things were very hectic. I left Cuernavaca on Saturday and am now in Monterrey, N.L visiting family and then attending a wedding on Saturday in Mom and Dad´s hometown Gral. Teran, N.L. Well I still have some pictures to put up from the end of Cuernavaca so when I get home I will be sure to do it. (I don´t have as much access to the internet like I did in Cuernavaca.) Hope everyone is well and May 21st I will be back in the states. Until then

Xochicalco

We visited the ruins of Xochicalco. It used to be one of the biggest cities with lot's of ruins and cultural artifacts, however everything was destroyed. They don't know by who or why but they have slowly been discovering artifacts. Unfortunately I didn't take many pictures, however once we left there we made our way over to a small indiginous pueblo. When we were there we walked by a tortilla place and I decided to take some pictures to show everyone how tortillas are made, for those of you who don't know. Funny thing was that when I was taking the pictures the people who worked there couldn't stop laughing. I told them that for us it was interesting to see the tortillas being made because when we buy tortillas we just see them on a shelf in a plastic bag in the grocery strore. Enjoy the pics.

The Masa being made from the corn.
The Masa being put into the machine.
Making their way to be cooked.
Hot off the belt and ready to be eaten. Yum

Taxco

So I know these pictures are really old but I couldn't not put them up. These are from when we went to Taxco on Good Friday. Every year they have a procession with people who believe that they need to offer something to God for a miracle that they had happen. Both Men and women do it and they wear black and have their faces covered. They spend a year preparing for this. The women have chains linked to both their hands and feet and they walk barefoot. The men carry a bunch of branches that are much like those of a black berry bush. They also walk barefoot. It was a very interesting experience.

Some of the Women
One of the many men.
The tail end of the procession. And the re-enactment of the stations of the cross.

The Rest of Spring Break...

So after Guanjuato we headed to Morelia Michoacan. We stayed there for two more days than made our way to Uruapan. In Morelia we visited Jose Maria Morelos' house and then went to Janiztio. Janiztio is an island where day of the dead is a really big deal. Any time that you see any news coverage of day of the dead in Mexico it usually takes place in Janiztio. The next day when we made our way to Uruapan we stopped at San Juan to visit where the volcano errupted and took over the town. Our day in Uruapan was spent in the National Park that had many waterfalls, all from a natural spring. Then we got back on the bus and made our way back to Cuernavaca.

Morelia's famous statue. Three indian women holding a basket full of all the goods that come from Morelia.

Right behind the statue is what is known as Lovers Lane.

Above the arches is where the water of the city is carried.

Kate and Isabel

Being us.
Action Shot
The Cathedral.
These girls asked if we wanted to buy some dolls and instead we bought them popsicles.

We love the popcicles. Night...
or day.

On our way to Janiztio.
We were accomponied by these wonderful muscians.
Overlooking Janiztio.

I decided to take the road less traveled. And almost fell. ;)
Riding the Cannon.
Looking back at Janiztio.
This was how we got to the church that the lava took over, by horseback.

Ana and Kate
As you can see what used to be the church.
And the alter.
One of the many waterfalls in the national park.

Our tour guide of the park.
This is where the spring ends and the final waterfall.
Isn't it pretty?
The Roommates.

Spring Break....

So we had our Spring Break two weeks ago and here are the pictures from the first place that we visited. We left Cuernavaca on Friday Morning and made a stop in Dolores Hidalgo. Dolores Hidalgo is where Miguel Hidalgo was from. He was one of the fathers of the Mexican Revolution. We visited his house and then made our way to the church where the bells were rang the midnight before the Revolution started. After we were done there we jumped back on the bus and made our way to Guanajuato, Guanajuato. Of all the places that we went, it was my favorite. The city was absolutely beautiful and most of the roads are underground tunnels. We were only there for a day and a half but I loved it and hope that you'll enjoy the pictures.

Outside Miguel Hidalgo's House.
View from the street.

The statue in the middle of the Plaza dedicated to Miguel.

Because it was the friday before Semana Santa (Holy Week) the traditions were starting. Here in Hidalgo the indians were bringing their offerings for the week.

The Church where it all started. Occasionally if the president can't hechar el grito de la independencia at the palacio nacional, he will do it here.

The inside of the church and the indians dancing their way to the alter.

Guanajuato, Guanajuato

Guanajuato, isn't it pretty? Interesting fact... Once upon a Time in Mexico with Antonio Banderas, Selma Hayek and Johnny Depp was filmed here.

Ana, Kate and Me

Walking to el Callejon del Beso

The story that goes along with this picture (and the reason we are blowing kisses) is, once there was a couple who wasn't allowed to date. Because they were neighbors they would look out their window and lean over and kiss.

Guanajuato is also known for its mummies. There is something in the soil that doesn't decompose the bodies therefore creating mummies. There is a whole museum dedicated to it and as interesting as it is, it gives one the chills.

One of the many tunnels.

Diego Rivera's house.

Posing like Don Quixote outside of his museum.

The Courtyard of our hotel.

Our Hotel. Hotel El Fraile.

We left Guanajuato on Palm Sunday. On our way to Morelia we stopped at a religious sight and they had a procession, that I decided to join.

Walking up the hill in the procession.

The top. Finally arriving at the Church.

Once more, Ana, Kate and Me.