31 January 2003
Catch all Album
The beach at Platinitos
The beach is almost back to normal after hurricane Kenna. Most of the palapas have been rebuilt.
The alter in the Valley of the throat cutters
Vicky and tourists at the alter. Huichol Indians often leave tokens at this alter in order to gain favor with the gods. There are also several inscriptions on this rock. One is a modern day math symbol for infinity??
Petroglyphs in the Valley of the Throat Cutters
Note the cross. We have so far uncovered 11 of these. I am sure there are many more.
Another cross in the Valley of the throat cutters
Some early historians believed these people to be a lost tribe of Israel.
A nicely preserved cross in the valley of the throat cutters
Where did they come from. Locals tell of seeing white ghosts in the area. Some say they were a white race. They have disappeared.
Goodies for the little ones
Children receive candy on one of our trips to Alta Vista
A poor mother gets help
A poor mother receives food and clothing. Abandoned by her man, she does the best she can with very little.
Giving food and clothing in El Guayabal
A coffee settlement up in the mountains above El Capomo. Pickers get so little.
An efficient corn sheller
Vicky watches La Senora shell corn, which is used to make masa and in turn tortillas.
An adobe home in El Guayabal
Vicky gives a helping hand of food and clothing to a coffee gathering family in El Guayabal.
A duplex unit in coffee country
Homes of coffee workers
Coffee beans are layed out to dry
workers turn these beans continually through the day, cover them at night and bag them for shipment to the processing plant when dried.
small coconuts on the giant palms
These coconuts have nearly reached maturity. Used as a food staple by the Indians. This was an industry developed by the Spanish. The resulting cooking oil was exported to Europe. High in cholesterol, it lost favor and is used today in facial creams and sun t [?]
A home in rural Mexico
Vicky says "Most tourists don't see these places".
Workers use burros to transport coffee
After picking the coffee on steep hillsides, workers bag the coffee and send it down by mule or burro to the drying apron.
A happy group on a back road trip
We make many stops and snap many photos. This was in the mountains near coastal Nayarit, Mexico
A forested valley of coffee plants - Now deserted. Why?
When the world bank, with it`s infinite wisdom, decided to loan Vietnam millions to plant coffee and upset the world market, this was one of the results. Many folks left their villages and became illegals. Others stayed behind and planted other things. Progre [?]
Rancho Agua Azul grows Mexico's answer to Viagra
This ranch grows Yaca. A fruit that is, reportedly, Mexico's answer to Viagra
Yaca - Doesit work?
Who knows. Mexicans say yes. Maybe when I get old I will try it.
