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March 7th 2006
Published: March 9th 2006
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I was told by several people that, “The scenery was OK”, or “I wasn’t all that impressed” when I asked about their journey on the Copper Canyon Railroad. Even the guide book said that Divisadero was the only place that you could actually see the canyon, so I was a little worried, when I boarded the train in Creel, that the journey wouldn’t meet my expectations. I was riding on the cl... Read Full Entry



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Keith Martin
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I am from Georgia, but I have lived in California for the past few years. I have been working as an engineer since I got out of school six years ago. I have grown tired of working the never changing rat race of ‘normal life’, so I am embarking on a multi-year round the world journey, a retirement of sorts, beginning with a winter contract job in Antarctica. From there, who knows where I will go, but I plan on seeing the whole world and all of the unique cultures, remote wildernesses and amazing history that this planet has to offer. I am planning on traveling as inex... full info
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Columns and ArchesColumns and Arches
Columns and Arches
Inside the cathedral was simple but spectacular.
El EdenEl Eden
El Eden
The lower levels of the Eden Mine are flooded and the mine is no longer in operation, but it was once the richest and cruelest silver mines in Mexico.
The VeinThe Vein
The Vein
The lower levels of the Eden Mine are flooded and the mine is no longer in operation, but it was once the richest and cruelest silver mines in Mexico.
Pancho VillaPancho Villa
Pancho Villa
The statues are on Cerro De la Bufa and commemorate Villa's stunning victory.
The TeleféricoThe Teleférico
The Teleférico
The easiest way to get up and down La Bufa. I rode it down.
The LibraryThe Library
The Library
One of the museums I went in had thousands of antique boods dating back to the 1500s.
A Pack of DogsA Pack of Dogs
A Pack of Dogs
The pre-Hispanic displays in the museum were great.
La Quemada (1)La Quemada (1)
La Quemada (1)
These are the hilltop ruins of La Quemada.
La Quemada (2)La Quemada (2)
La Quemada (2)
These are the hilltop ruins of La Quemada. This is inside the Hall of Columns, one of the largest roofed structures in ancient Mexico.
La Quemada (3)La Quemada (3)
La Quemada (3)
These are the hilltop ruins of La Quemada. Another view of the Hall of Columns.
La Quemada (4)La Quemada (4)
La Quemada (4)
These are the hilltop ruins of La Quemada. This part of the ruins was off limits.
La Quemada (5)La Quemada (5)
La Quemada (5)
These are the hilltop ruins of La Quemada. The steep pyramid is in the foreground and the steep steps can be seen in the background.



11th March 2006

Nancy Lively
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Thank you so much
We are bloggers too and were on our way to add something to our blog about Prague. We stopped and read your entry about the Copper Canyon (a place we hope to visit some day). You write beautifully! Your pictures are quite amazing too. I really enjoyed your whole entry and think I will try to follow your adventures. Thanks for a REALLY pleasant 'read'.
12th March 2006

Unpaidbill
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Love Mexico too
Agree with yor impressions of the scary railway. The road down to Batopilas is even better, if you get the chance. Also, Mazetlan and Zacatecas my 2 favouritest paces in Mexico. I'm further south now but on the way back. www.travelblg.org/bloggers/unpaidbill
13th March 2006

Sally
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Tunnels
Keith, Your blog was wonderful. I found some of the pictures facinating, especially the one of the tunnel coming out of the rock precipice. I also enjoyed your tale of El Blanco on one of your other ones. I think you are doing something very exciting and enriching. Have fun, but stay safe! Love. as always.

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