Dec 27, 2009 - tsjoolinge

Hoi iedereen, Vandaag daguitstap vanuit Morelia naar het Sanctuario de las Mariposas Monarchas, het reservaat van de Monarchvlinders. ... Het belooft een lange queeste te worden.Hoi iedereen, Vandaag daguitstap vanuit Morelia naar het Sanctuario de las Mariposas Monarchas, het reservaat van de Monarchvlinders. ... Het belooft een lange queeste te worden....

Dec 26, 2009 - Morelia

Hallo, Vanmorgen verlaten we Toluca voor even en reizen verder naar Morelia. ... Morelia ligt iets centraler voor onze uitstappen van de volgende dagen. ... Daarna nemen we de bus naar Morelia (duurt 3 uur). ...

Oct 11, 2009 - Michoacan

Puis vers la mi-journée nous nous rendons a Morelia, la capital de la région de Michoacan. ... Nous passons deux jours a arpenter le centre ville, qui est très agréable a visiter et certain boulevard nous rappelle un peu le style français (peu être du a l’occupation française de Morelia au 19e siècle… hacemos cuatro horas de viaje con nuestros amigos del hotel Pacifica. ... a medio dia seguimos la ruta hacia Morelia, capital de la region de Michoacan. ... Nos quedamos dos dias turisteando el centro y sus atractivos, como los bulevards que a veces nos recuerdan el estilo francés (tal vez por la ocupacion francesa en Morelia en el siglo 19. ...

Mar 15, 2009 - Maruata

Sunday March 15…10:30pm We were on the road at 8:45am, and only had another short distance to travel. But the road from here to Maruata is very twisty and windy. ... Arrived at Maruata after 49 kms (30 miles) and it took us 1 hour and 15 minutes. ... Average of 40 km/h (24 mph).Sunday March 15…10:30pm We were on the road at 8:45am, and only had another short distance to travel. But the road from here to Maruata is very twisty and windy. ... Arrived at Maruata after 49 kms (30 miles) and it took us 1 hour and 15 minutes. ... Average of 40 km/h (24 mph)....

Mar 13, 2009 - Playa Azul

The road from Zihuatanejo to Playa Azul was actually in pretty good shape most of the time. ... We finally pulled into Playa Azul at about 11:30am. ... We had read about the Playa Azul Hotel and so we knew that they have RV parking behind the hotel. ...

Mar 9, 2009 - Day 3. Butterflies everywhere!

We awoke early and completed our morning routine with a shower and clean clothing. Everyone was tired and dirty by the time we boarded our bus and headed for the city of Patzcuaro in the state of Michoacan, where we checked into a wonderful Hotel called “Posada de Don Vasco” Hotel. ... It happens to be a Best Western with open courtyards inside.We awoke early and completed our morning routine with a shower and clean clothing. Everyone was tired and dirty by the time we boarded our bus and headed for the city of Patzcuaro in the state of Michoacan, where we checked into a wonderful Hotel called “Posada de Don Vasco” Hotel. ... It happens to be a Best Western with open courtyards inside....

Mar 8, 2009 - Day 2 of our tour in Mexico

After what was pretty much a sleepless night we had showered and dressed for the day by 6:00 AM. We spent the evening at the Villa Monarca Inn near Zitacuaro. ... They provided an evening meal for us and we were quite late getting to bed.After what was pretty much a sleepless night we had showered and dressed for the day by 6:00 AM. We spent the evening at the Villa Monarca Inn near Zitacuaro. ... They provided an evening meal for us and we were quite late getting to bed....

Feb 8, 2009 - Overnight in Morelia

Since Morelia is only one hour from Patzcuaro, we decided to travel west and north around the Lake Patzcuaro. ... Joanne found a king sized bedspread, handwoven and tablecloth for a very good price ($63CAD in total) and she convinced Victor to buy a few things too!! We arrived in Morelia in the early afternoon to the Hotel El Carmen across the street from a small plaza and church. ... Morelia, population 600,000, is very cosmopolitan. ...

Feb 6, 2009 - Tzintzuntsan & Ihuatzio

Tzintzuntsan (tseen-tsoon-tsahn) is about 15 km north of Patzcuaro. ... Tzintzuntsan's "yacatas" were once on the lakeshore of Lake Patzcuaro. ... The lake has receeded in the last 500+ years to about one kilometre away.Tzintzuntsan (tseen-tsoon-tsahn) is about 15 km north of Patzcuaro. ... Tzintzuntsan's "yacatas" were once on the lakeshore of Lake Patzcuaro. ... The lake has receeded in the last 500+ years to about one kilometre away....

Feb 5, 2009 - Isla Juanitzio

Again, letting the pictures tell the story .Again, letting the pictures tell the story ....

Feb 4, 2009 - Santa Clara del Cobre

We are enjoying our time so much here that there is very little "down time" to write in our journal. Population 12,000, elevation 2180 Metres About 20km from Patzcuaro, so an easy day. ... Copper mining centre from the early 1500s; mines are now closed, but copperware is still the main industry.We are enjoying our time so much here that there is very little "down time" to write in our journal. Population 12,000, elevation 2180 Metres About 20km from Patzcuaro, so an easy day. ... Copper mining centre from the early 1500s; mines are now closed, but copperware is still the main industry....

Feb 3, 2009 - Patzcuaro - Day 1

Patzcuaro This lovely colonial city was capital to the Tarascan people from the early 1300s to the early 1400s. ... There is a rich history to the area including Aztec attacks, Spanish cruelty and the benevolence of Bishop Vasco de Quiroga (a local hero) that is quite interesting.Patzcuaro This lovely colonial city was capital to the Tarascan people from the early 1300s to the early 1400s. ... There is a rich history to the area including Aztec attacks, Spanish cruelty and the benevolence of Bishop Vasco de Quiroga (a local hero) that is quite interesting....