Scrapbook for Mexico's
Copper Canyon

Calming flight nerves.
	In Tucson we learn about border and immigration issues and the ministry of Shalom Fellowship Church.

	Getting acquainted with the Sonora Desert and Saguaro cactus.

Rodrigo, our Mexican guide, helps us to cross the border/fence - notice the communities near the border.

Our first views of Mexico's desert landscape.		Church festival.

Our beautiful setting on the Gulf of California.

Sunset cruise with the dolphins.

A visit to Maria's household and her family.		On the road again. . .

Our El Fuerte motel and around town.

Waiting . . . waiting . . .			Finally our long awaited rail ride through the Copper Canyon aboard El Chepe - Chihuahua al Pacifico Railroad.
	waiting for the train.

Views from the rail . . .

		. . . . to the top.

Getting used to our high elevation environment.

On the edge - our lodge and dining.

Sunset on the canyon peaks.

Stealing the hummingbird's nectar.

Today we visit the ancient civilization of the Tarahumara natives.

The violins and their maker

. . . the basket maker.

Cave living with storefront display.

Cooking outside their cave home.

View our lodge across the canyon.

Next is our stop with the old Colony Mennonites - Cuauhtemoc.

They have made the desert bloom.

The school.

The church.

The store.

To the large city of Chihuahua, capitol of the state of Chihuahua.

Car of Mexican Revolutionary - Pancho Villa.

Cathedral of Chihuahua.

Cultural music and folk dance/dress.

Journey ended . . .

Mexico's countryside with irrigation.

The famous fence at the US border.

Thanks, Rodrigo for introducing us to Mexico and to your lovely family.

TOUR MEMBERS SAID...

"This tour gave us an inside view of portions of Mexico. . . the many stops showed us aspects of culture, religion and the people."
- Lydia, NJ

"Visiting in the home of Maria was an education in itself. Seeing the way the Tarahumara Indians live was a learning experience."
- David & Joanna, OH

"I think we saw and experienced more than the standard Copper Canyon commercial tours."
- Joe & Esther, MI

"Indeed an in-depth, educational tour . . . meaningful relationships with an interesting mix of people. Great input by country guide and bus driver. And the daily reminder that 'This is the day the Lord has made.'"
- Jim & JoAn, BC Canada

"Learning the work of MCC and border issues was enlightening and worth while."
- Susanne, PA

"The tour met our expectations in every way. Appreciated the spiritual emphasis - especially Palm Sunday and prayer for each person by name on the last day."
- Ken & Ruth, VA

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