Welcome to Michoacan!!!
Mommy and Ella
Daddy and Ella feeding the cows
All of Gabe's grandfather's cows eating
Daddy and Ella horseback riding
Now it's Noah's turn
Our little cowgirl
Bath time
They both loved taking baths in this metal tub
Gabe and IWe rode a boat through a lake to the island of Janitizio
You can see the island behind us
Our family :)
Abuelito and Abuelita with their grandkids
Daddy and Ella
4 Generations:Noah, Gabe, Gabe's dad, and Gabe's dad's dad
Ella dressed in a tradition dress of the state of Michoacan
Ella and Noah all dressed up
Noah in his sombrero and serapeWe started our trip on Wednesday. We flew out of the Tijuana airport into the Guadalajara. We then drove almost 3 hours to get to the town of Caurio. Once we arrived, we instant made our rounds and met everyone. The next morning we got up and headed to the stable. We watched Gabe's uncle and cousin milk the cows. We then helped feed the cows. Ella and Noah LOVED this. After feeding the cows, we went horseback riding. Gabe took each of the kids and even I rode. It was scary, I kept feeling like I was going to fall off. Friday we went to the town of Quiroga and went shopping. It was amazing to me all the crafts, woodwork, and art for sale. All of it was so cheap too. We got Ella a leather purse for only $0.75!! From there we took the boat to the island of Janitizio, where we did more shopping. The next few days we stayed in town and visited with family and ate the most delicious avocados I've ever eaten!!! YUMMY :) On Saturday I watched Gabe's uncle, who by the way is a butcher, slaughter a pig. Yes, I did!!! It was incredible all the work that takes place for one pig. On Father's day we had a big fiesta!!! All of the family got together and ate, yes the pig meat from Saturday, and visited. We took a lot of family pictures including the 4 generations. Life in Mexico is nothing like life in the United States. It is very relaxed and tranquil. I appreciated that. It was a long trip but it was full of memories that will last a lifetime. But boy oh boy, am I happy to be home with Starbucks, Facebook, and people speaking English!!! LOL
3 comments:
ROFL at your last sentence!!! You crack me up! I love all the pictures, especially the ones with the kids dressed in the traditional clothing, how awesome is that?!?! Oh and the 4 generation picture...what a precious gift!
I'm so glad you guys had a wonderful trip. I love the pics of the kids in the traditional clothes and all the pics are wonderful. I know that the memories from Mexico will last a lifetime.
The pictures are wonderful. It must be special for Gabe to share his heritage with you and the kids. It will be something you always remember. It must have been great to meet the rest of the family.
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