Yesterday we took a drive to Monterrey - through the mountains. It was beautiful! We wove up and down the curvy roads, through valleys, over ridges, and on top of the mountains. In some places, the road was very narrow, allowing only one car at a time. There were huge potholes, small bridges, and tight turns. We drove through towns and villages and past waterfalls. Here's some pics:
We have not seen this much green since we moved to Mexico! Beautiful.
I like taking pictures of these yellow diamond signs for some reason - some of you know about this strange desire. Anyway, this sign was not an understatement on this road.
Apparently, this truck driver does not share my interest in yellow diamond signs. Perhaps going a little too fast around that turn?
There really were cows on the road, but I never got a good shot.
A very common sight in Mexico. And so dangerous. Often a one-car accident results in multiple deaths because of the number of people riding in the backs of pick-up trucks.
We stopped to check out this waterfall. This little swimming area caused quite a traffic jam.
A lot of people were climbing up the slippery rocks.
Yes, another yellow diamond. This one was frightening, considering the number of steep cliffs with loose rock. Not to mention, they do not reinforce the embankments.
When we got back in the car after checking out the waterfall, I noticed that one of the front tires was extremely flat. Thank goodness, there was a good spare in the trunk.
Think it's time for new tires?! These are literally ripping apart. There were three spots like this one in the tire.
At least I had a nice view while Michael, and our friend Kyle Jansen, fixed the tire. Kyle is here for about a week from Innotec Zeeland. I worked with him during my JVP days at Ventura. In this picture, you can see a little yellow spot in the mountains. It's one of many butterflies fluttering around. Some were brilliant colors, but I had a hard time getting a good picture.
We stopped at this popular waterfall, as well. Cascada Cola de Caballo means "Horsetail Waterfall" in English.
A horse, of course.
It started to rain hard while we were visiting the waterfall, but the sun never stopped shining. It felt refreshing.
Beautiful - it does sort of look like a horsetail.
The road through the mountains ended and we were in the middle of busy downtown Monterrey. So close to where we just were, but it felt like worlds away.
We have not seen this much green since we moved to Mexico! Beautiful.
I like taking pictures of these yellow diamond signs for some reason - some of you know about this strange desire. Anyway, this sign was not an understatement on this road.
Apparently, this truck driver does not share my interest in yellow diamond signs. Perhaps going a little too fast around that turn?
There really were cows on the road, but I never got a good shot.
A very common sight in Mexico. And so dangerous. Often a one-car accident results in multiple deaths because of the number of people riding in the backs of pick-up trucks.
We stopped to check out this waterfall. This little swimming area caused quite a traffic jam.
A lot of people were climbing up the slippery rocks.
Yes, another yellow diamond. This one was frightening, considering the number of steep cliffs with loose rock. Not to mention, they do not reinforce the embankments.
When we got back in the car after checking out the waterfall, I noticed that one of the front tires was extremely flat. Thank goodness, there was a good spare in the trunk.
Think it's time for new tires?! These are literally ripping apart. There were three spots like this one in the tire.
At least I had a nice view while Michael, and our friend Kyle Jansen, fixed the tire. Kyle is here for about a week from Innotec Zeeland. I worked with him during my JVP days at Ventura. In this picture, you can see a little yellow spot in the mountains. It's one of many butterflies fluttering around. Some were brilliant colors, but I had a hard time getting a good picture.
We stopped at this popular waterfall, as well. Cascada Cola de Caballo means "Horsetail Waterfall" in English.
A horse, of course.
It started to rain hard while we were visiting the waterfall, but the sun never stopped shining. It felt refreshing.
Beautiful - it does sort of look like a horsetail.
The road through the mountains ended and we were in the middle of busy downtown Monterrey. So close to where we just were, but it felt like worlds away.
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