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Scrapbook for Mexico
& Its Copper Canyon Tour
March 27 - April 6, 2008
Enjoy the picture journey and the WOW experience of tour members.
Click on any photo to enlarge.
Our flight takes us to Tucson, Arizona, the starting point.
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The desert has its own beauty; it blooms in many ways.
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Getting the tourist card
properly completed . . .
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. . . collecting the entry fee. |
Evidence of the border wall as we enter Mexico. |
Along the road in Mexico.
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 Rodrigo, our Tour Director.
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Lodging along the Marina
in San Carlos.
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Our visit to the Pearl Farm.
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Hot Houses
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Free Range Cattle
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Grain Storage
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Along the road in northern Mexico.
  
Agriculture along the road in Mexico.
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A taste of village life - a visit to a rural village . . .
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Sweets for the children as we say farewell.
A cultural dance group
experience before dinner.
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And now our train tour through the Copper Canyon - Alfredo, our driver; Rodrigo, our tour guide - finally the train arrives.
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Time to relax . . .and enjoy the journey.
The Canyon. |
Lodge on the Edge.
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Introduction to the Tarahumara native who live in the area.
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Our hike takes us up and up to the cave dwellings
of the Tarahumara and their ancient lifestyle.
Our group at the top, the Canyon behind us.
The old church in the town of Creel.
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The Valley of Mushrooms.
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Classroom at San Ignacio Mission School.
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Entering Old Colony Mennonite area - Cuauhtemoc, Mexico
Orchards, |
Grain Storage, |
Farm Machinery,
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Stove Factory, |
Trailer Manufacturing, |
and Apple Processing. |
Mennonite Museum. |
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Lunch of noodle soup, cheese and relish. |
Visit to an Old Colony school . . . 
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and church. |
On to Chichuahua, capital of the state.
Home of Poncho Villa, revolutionary leader mid 1800. |
An evening of colorful dance, music and cultural dress.
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A quick stop to understand local pottery making - some beautiful finished products. |
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Outside town are the Paquime ruins, linked to Pueblo culture of southwest US, 1300 AD.
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As we leave Mexico, we drive along the border fence, then wait our turn to be processed as we return to the United States.
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At our farewell dinner, we savor our memories and
celebrate the good times - and Chester's 90th birthday.
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Thanks for what each member has contributed to the tour and thanks to Rodrigo and Alfredo for introducing us to wonderful Mexico.
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TOUR MEMBERS SAID...
"Truly a meaningful, educational experience as well as fun. Interesting activities and learning from guides and directly from people. So different from secular tours, the privilege of fellowship with other Christians was special."
- Ruth Ann, OK
"Wonderful coach driver and guide."
- Lawrence & Shirley, PA
"A great breakaway from the rat race with much inspiration to face life's challenges and issues."
- Maynard & Jan, PA
"This tour included a nice variety of experiences and learning opportunities. The pace was right for me. Was glad for the background videos on the bus and about the Tarahumara Indians."
- Betty, DC
"Appreciated the local personalized stops - real people in their real activities."
- John & Cathi, OH
"Appeciated the singing, the personal interest in each one and the thought for the day."
- Chester & Sara Jane, PA
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