Just on the edge of Pátzcuaro is a nice little hike to an overlook with a beautiful view of the lake and Isla Janitzio out in the middle. Back on the road after a few weeks in Pátzcuaro. It was right about here when our brakes went out again (by out, … Read More
When Good Times Go Bad
Sometimes I marvel at how well our kids get along. They tend to have one fight per day, lasting about five minutes, and the other 23 hours and 55 minutes are spent within five feet of each other, playing, laughing, and sleeping. We try and make them a picture book … Read More
Tie a Knot in my Taco
We spent a couple more days just hanging out around Patzcuaro. When Lowe gets a plate of tacos in front of him he always asks me or Ali what I consider to be about the cutest question in the world, “Can you tie a knot in my taco?” He needs … Read More
Quiroga Carnitas
On Sunday the town of Quiroga comes to life with a big market, and even bigger display of carnitas. Lining the road are the men who prepare the meat, each in their own special way, all of the delicious. They stand there cutting and slapping piles of meat on paper … Read More
Town Plazas
After the butterflies we spent a night on the outskirts of Morelia, then headed out early to spend the afternoon in nearby Patzcuaro, one of our favorite towns in central Mexico. Ali’s poncho circa 1977. One of the biggest reasons for stopping in Patzcuaro is for the Pasta Ice Cream. … Read More
More Patzcuaro Wanderings
We thought we’d go visit Volcán Parícutin, fifty miles and two buses away from Patzcuaro. I’m not sure why we thought we could do this, a day after the kids narrowly escaped puking all over a bus. Actually, we thought it’d be all right because it would be a full … Read More
Carnita Carnage
Some days they play so well together, some days not so much. Just out on the edge of town is a hill called Cerro el Estribo that was said to be a nice hike. Ali and I prefer to hike downhill, so we grabbed a cab to the end of the … Read More
We Get a Pet
Ouest said she wanted a pet worm. The pet store was completely sold out of worms, but we did find this lovely millipede just hanging out under a rock. She’s adorable, but a little camera shy. We all love her to death. This campground is a lovely spot to have … Read More
Try Saying Tzintzuntza
We visited the nearby town of Tzintzuntza today. Taxis are so cheap here that it’s almost a crime not to venture off to the other towns around the lake. We walked around the neighborhoods a bit, where not much was happening. We walked around the market a bit, where not … Read More
Around Patzcuaro
Hanging out around Patzcuaro. The weather is perfect, the campground is empty, the town is active—there’s no reason to go anywhere. Ouest made some necklaces, then made signs announcing she would sell them to us for five pesos each. She is constantly angling for ways to get her hands on … Read More
Isla de Janitzio
The Patzcuaro town library, housed in a 16th century temple. Man, the book selection is meager. Access to amazing libraries in just about any town is one of the biggest things we Americans take for granted. The children’s book section in our bus absolutely blows away this town of 50,000+ … Read More
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