We got see the birds eye view of what we missed coming into San Miguel. That beautiful cathedral is in the middle right side of the picture.
We were told that when we head to Lake Chapala there will be a road that heads way down near the lake, DON'T TAKE THAT ROAD. Well when we came upon route number 35 there were two options. Oh well, we picked the more scenic route and the one that ended up down by the lake. See this is one BIG LAKE with this little tiny road that took us way DOWN nestling us in this small village quite a distance from our destination and well at times we were unsure just how long it may take driving 5 miles an hour.Here's a portion of lake Chapala and the village at the bottom.
Fancy grave yard roadside along the way.
As we approached the twining roads of the village, I spotted this odd sight. See how dusty it is(dry season here, no rain) and this lady she is sweeping the dirt?
Yes, route 35 disappeared as we meandered skeptically through the village. We paused to ask in our best SPANGLISH how to get to Ajijic, a town by lake Chapala. 
They were curious about these strangers in their town.... More than willing to assist, they told us it will take 2 - 3 hours to get to Ajijic and pointed us in the right direction....? That's not what we wanted to hear!
Might as well enjoy the ride..... We stopped at a tienda for refreshments.
Well on roads like this, it will take forever driving 5 miles an hour.
Where does it go from here? How much longer? Will it be dark? What if we get a flat? Really, this way?
Well finally we approached Ajijic along the lake and we just happy to be on real roads again! Now again the mission is to find the right place to stay at the right price.
While checking out a bed and breakfast, we encountered this procession headed right toward us... The locals sang as they carried Jesus on the cross...
Finally, ready to unpack our bags and stay here for the night. Quickly, I check email in the lobby.
We decide we are just anxious to get to Puerto Vallarta. So we stayed just one night in Ajijic.
Where does it go from here? How much longer? Will it be dark? What if we get a flat? Really, this way?
Well finally we approached Ajijic along the lake and we just happy to be on real roads again! Now again the mission is to find the right place to stay at the right price.
Spotted this elegant peacock at one of the many resorts/hotels we checked out.
While checking out a bed and breakfast, we encountered this procession headed right toward us... The locals sang as they carried Jesus on the cross...Patiently hoping to find a place soon.
Finally, ready to unpack our bags and stay here for the night. Quickly, I check email in the lobby.
We decide we are just anxious to get to Puerto Vallarta. So we stayed just one night in Ajijic.
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Hi Cindy,
ReplyDeleteReally enjoying your blog. In the late 90's we had a plan to move about a hour north of PV to a little town called Las Ayala. We never have spent much time in PV but liked San Franciso (about an hour north). Sayulita seemed a little overrun with foreigners. Can't wait to read more as I am sure you will make some wonderful discoveries.
Best,
Tom Frost
Thanks Tom. I'm a little behind on the posts ! Ironically, today we are headed for San Francisco for a Sunday family day at the beach.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Cindy