Thursday, May 15, 2008

Barrancas Mirador


Barrancas Mirador
Originally uploaded by SdosRemedios.
From El Fuerte the Copper Canyon railroad "El Chepe" travels from sea level to 8000' and the rim of Barrancas del Cobre. There is a hotel here that is perched at the very edge and has views such as this one from the small patio adjoining each room. The canyon is home to Tarahumara indians who weave baskets and belts for tourists.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Blue Heron Nests


Blue Heron Nests
Originally uploaded by SdosRemedios.
Rafting on the Rio Fuerte takes us past these blue heron nesting sites at the edge of the river.

Monday, May 05, 2008

Bougainvillea


Bougainvillea
Originally uploaded by SdosRemedios.
We arrive in El Fuerte in the evening and marvel at this sweet colonial town on Rio Fuerte. People are out and about in the square late into the evening with music and baloon vendors. As in much of Mexico, colors are everywhere - in the flowers and buildings and on peoples' clothing. The market has a shop that sells motorcyles, refrigerators and furniture; and there are many street vendors selling their wares - DVDs, fruit, pollo, and fireworks.

Saturday, May 03, 2008

Tracks


Tracks
Originally uploaded by SdosRemedios.
Leaving from Creel, Chihuahua, the Copper Canyon railroad begins its circling descent into the canyon on its way to Divisadero and then to El Fuerte, Sinaloa. Foliage changes from pine to cacti to tropical plants as we descend from 8,000' to 700',