My last stop on the train was a town called Creel where I spent a few very pleasant days. It’s the largest town I have been in for a while approx 6000 residents but no good pub. I enjoyed myself in bad ones regardless! The town is a good base for organising tours and treks … More On 2 wheels
The overall Copper Canyon system is larger and deeper than the Grand Canyon in Arizona, but is actually made up of six distinct canyons. Urique Canyon is the deepest of those at 1,879 meters (6,200 ft) and the primary reason I came to Cerocahui was to hike around it. Our hike began at the top … More Urique
Early one morning we hiked a few kms from town to a small waterfall. Nothing very strenuous, but interesting to see the different communities and begin to get a perspective on what it might be like to live in an area like this. Wouldn’t be my first choice as a place to live, but the … More Walkabout
The Chihuahua Pacifico Railroad or as it more commoningly known Chepe, or the Copper Canyon Train is quite remarkable. The idea for this train line began in 1861 with a man called Albert Kinsey Owen. After years of canvassing for support he gained funding and construction began after 1879. Work was conducted in various stages … More Choo choo, fun time on the tracks
I have been in Sequoia NP for a few days. I wont detail all the hikes but this one is worth a mention, as it will be my last hike for a while. Earlier today I was on the Little Baldy Trail. It has been described by some as ‘shamefully easy’ and they are probably right … More Little Baldy Trail
It’s time to say farewell to Yosemite. I will definitely be back at some other stage as I only got a glimpse of the place and next time I will be camping for sure. Really enjoyed the last few days and did some some good hikes. The first being the Mist Trail to Nevada Falls. … More Hikes and tired legs
Earlier today I did a couple of the trails around Yosemite Valley floor. It’s been quite a while since I did any hiking so I thought I should start easy and on the flat! Plenty to see and enjoy here. Tougher hikes start tomorrow. This morning was quite frosty, but it soon warmed up into a … More Frosty mornings become sunny afternoons
Strangers. I will never cease to be amazed at what they can tell you within minutes of meeting you. I decided to hire a car in San Francisco and while completing the paperwork, the lady serving me asked where I was headed. When I mentioned Yosemite, her whole demeanour changed. Loves the place apparently. Turns … More Strangers and new places
Its wet and stormy outside so I am inside toasty and cosy by the fire. I was sifting through some photographs I took during the week and came across these ducks. There is a duck pond in the woods nearby that’s on the bank of the river and the ducks move between the two. One … More A day for ducks
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