Mexico 2008, The Hike

Find the white cross at the top of the little mound. That's where we are heading. Appreciate how far and steep this is. Then you can read on.

I had originally said I didn't want to do the hike, due to achy knees. When everyone was seeming to go on the hike I didn't want to be left behind. I didn't realize the hike started from the house to the mountain. You can see I'm already at the end of the line. Chayo and her aunt (in blue) were kind enough to stay back to visit with me.

This was the halfway point. I was already done! I felt like either the engine that could or the big bad wolf. I could have huffed and puffed them hands down. My knees weren't the problem; it was my breathing. It was pretty embarrassing, but all were kind and kept telling me we weren't in a hurry.

This tree caught my attention. It stood in the midst of all the gray trunks. It looked like it had been painted with gold paint. It was quite beautiful.

The last little bit up the mountain you would see each of Chayo's brothers on either side of me practically dragging me up the very steep rocky incline. At the top I just wanted to sit and relish in the fact that I didn't pass out and that I really made it. Thoughts of how to get down did pass through my mind.

See I made it!

I was a little amazed when we got to the top they started this fire. They wrapped potatoes and onions in foil and threw them on.

I just loved this shot of Case (Chayo's son). He was telling a story.

After the fire died out they threw tacos with beans on the coals. They were very tasty and a unique way to enjoy a taco.
This shows their town, El Colesio, from where we were on the mountain. It was time to head down. I grabbed Dale and made him go with me before everybody early so we wouldn't hold people up. We had almost made it to the end before people started catching up with us. Thankfully a pickup was there. I wasn't proud. I would accept a ride. It was a great experience, and I'm glad I went. They kept teasing about doing the bigger mountain the next day. They can do it all they want.