15-JUN-2008
La misma vista pero más lejos.
15-JUN-2008
A rustic gate in Nuevo Rodeo| Una puerta rústica en Nuevo Rodeo
18-JUN-2008
Banda "Los Villanos del Norte"
Another fiesta, another jaripeo, another dance band.
08-DEC-2007
"Zen Garden"
I have fancifully named this rocky corral, between Sanabria and Las Cuevas, the "Zen Garden".
Juventino Rosas
It's a common practice to "anunciar", or make advertisements on the walls. This one advertises a musical event, starring Juventino Rosas. Political signs predominate during election campaigns, but are rarely removed when the campaign is over.
24-JAN-2008
"Yard Ornaments"
These naturally occuring boulders, of igneous origin, lie outside our gate, across the street.
Boulders and rocks of varying sizes are used to construct the sturdy and picturesque walls that enclose the fields.
The boulder walls are evocative of the Yácatas'; grand ceremonial platforms built by the Purépechas before the arrival of the Spanish. Gradually, stone walls are being replaced by modern enclosures of mortar and fitted stone, and in a few cases, by chain-link fences.
21-SEP-2007
La Casa Azul
Our house after its makeover of a new roof and a paint job.
27-JUN-2007
A Year Later: New Roof, Before Painting
In June, 2007, almost a year after we began renting, our house was transformed. Our landlords contracted for a new, traditional tile roof. This took almost a month to construct. Then, in accordance with our wishes, they painted the exterior a lovely blue. We have excellent landlords.
Regional Map
Not of my making, but very much appreciated.