Jalcomulco is a little town right on the Rio Antigua in Veracruz, surrounded by mountains. On November 15, I was blessed to have a whole-day adventure in Jalcomulco, Veracruz with my two friends, my “Mexican nephews”, Noe and Salvador. They were my guides on a long hike up a tributary of the river to where [...]
On November 14, I spent a long amazing day in the mountains west of Xico, Veracruz, just hiking, enjoying a rare full day of bright sunshine, and feasting my eyes on the beauty of the views. I went by myself this time, and it was wonderful to be alone in such tranquil and visually gorgeous [...]
My friend Noe, getting into the waterfall We saw FIVE huge waterfalls on this hike, each one deeper and higher in the mountain ravines A valley with a tiny farm.. a couple of buildings, a herd of goats, some cows and horses A mind-blowing, wonderful day. I’m still in its spell! This morning I went [...]
I got up and left the house early this morning just to get a glimpse of The Volcano. This massive mountain, Pico de Orizaba (also known as Citlaltépetl) looms over Coatepec in the southwest, an 18,491-foot dormant volcano. It’s the highest mountain in Mexico and the 3rd highest in North America. The crazy thing is [...]
Three VW Bugs and a Volcano, taken yesterday on Calle Cuauhtemoc. Please note that there’s a green hill fairly close by which is a volcanic mountain, but I’m talking about the massive, snow-capped volcano in the distance. It looks huge and close when you’re standing on the street.
Yesterday I hiked up to Cascada de la Granada, just a mile or two outside of Coatepec. It was an incredibly beautiful place and an amazing experience! I’ve been in mountains before, but never like these – dramatically high and steep, and blanketed with thick, lush, verdant vegetation. And everywhere are rushing streams of crystal [...]
The sun setting over Coatepec from the top of Cerro de las Culebras The colors in the clouds were so beautiful