Ed and Michelle

The parade makes it way around the corner. Four women are carrying a statue of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of the communities of Melaque, San Patricio and Cuidad Obregon. We could hear the familair Mexican Ranchero music before we even saw them. The excitement builds.... There are several marching groups with dancers performing variations of the Irish jig. Floats deicated to Saints and the faith that they promote and even plenty of music. The parade is short, but it is followed by the parishers who join the parade to the church. The entire procession moves into the church for a long service, complete with band and dancers. Many people, including us, hang around the cnetral plaza and enjoy the festive mood. We enoyed some wonderful tacos, a new dish called gringas, pork, grilled pineapple and ... read more

I managed to throw out my back just as we arrived in San Miguel De Allende. Luckily we were at arguably the nicest RV Park in Mexico. It is a small park located at the Tennis Club. The park is located between the clay courts and just to the south of the center of town. Another tight fit, but careful guidance (and a shoehorn), we just made it in. The park is small with space for only 12 units and is very popular. Luckily, Marsha had made reservations for us. Best of all, there was a chiropractor just around the corner. I laid low for the first few days. Between the cobblestone streets, high curbs, uneven sidewalks, and steep hills it was torture to walk. Ed says “you never walk and look and the same time”, ... read more

We took a bus from Uruapan to Morelia for a day of sight seeing. The buses are very nice and it was a great way for Ed and Ray to do some sight seeing without having to drive. Morelia, named after local hero Jose´ Maria Morelos was one of the first cities founded in Nuevo Espana in 1541. There are many historic buildings and over 20 churches in the historic center of the city. The city center has a unique vibe and is a wonderful place to spend a day.We spent the day walking and exploring before taking a trolley tour. There was a little excitement when Ed was checking out a motorcycle that belonged to a local motorcycle cop. A little boy had gotten his balloon string wrapped around a sign pole in front of ... read more

Uruapan is home to the National Park Barranca Del Capatitzio. It is an urban park that is actually in the city. It features lots of waterfalls, foilage and stairs. The river flows over boulders and cascades over ledges. There are numerous waterfalls and cascades. It is incredibly tranquill and a great way to spend the day. We had read about the Mole Orapondiro Restaurant and were treated to exceptional Mole. The campground left alot to be desired, it was just a hotel parking lot. We had to walk through the lobby to the back of the hotel and around the pool to get to the showers and bathroom. But, the location allowed us to visit the town and to take the bus to Angahuan and Morelia.... read more

We left Maruata Beach and stopped for an ill fated trip to Playa Azul. During an arduous day of driving, we had stopped at a roadside restaurant for lunch. Marsha and I had Shrimp Soup, which was served with the whole shrimp. We pulled out the shrimp, removed the heads and the shells and enjoyed our soup. I think I have finally learned my lesson with Shrimp. That night, we all went to a great Restaurant just down the street from the campground and pigged out on mole, chile rellenos, quesillas and beans and rice. Oh Yeah, cold beer too… It was raining all day, all night and still raining the next morning. The campground was a big mud pit, but we decided to stay rather than drive again on slick wet roads. Good thing! No ... read more