Mariposas

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Every year around this time the monarch butterflies descend upon the Mexico highlands. We’ve visited them a couple of times in the past, and when we mentioned we were going again Ali’s sister jumped at the chance to see them with us. On the road to Michoacán we go. Along … Read More

Almost Time to Turn Left

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Leaving our beachfront spot in Melaque. The heat has finally kicked in this year. As you can see, there isn’t much jockeying for space with other travelers by the end of May. More beachfront camping, all alone in Cuyutlán. Cuyutlán is a funny place, with at least a dozen restaurants … Read More

Morelia

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Day two in Morelia the sky was blue and it was time to give the place another chance. Kids and balloons. Lowe’s string broke two minutes after this picture. I chased the balloon for about three seconds before it was out of reach. Three more seconds and the tears began … Read More