Jan 3, 2009 - Volcano Paricutin

When we read our guidebook about the places to see around Morelia, there were three sights that ranked high on our list of things to do. One was the Monarch Butterfly Reserve, the second was the small towns surrounding Lake Patzcuaro and the third was the Volcano Paricutin. We had put off travelling outside the city until after the festive season was over, but now it was time to start exploring because we planned to leave for Mexico City on January 9th. Maria from Casa Rosa had recommended a driver named Jesus Lopez, a trustworthy Morelian...