Mexico

Parroquia San Andres Apostol, Ajijic

Amusing typo, Ajijic

Morning, Lake Chapala. Unfortunately, the lake is not swimmable.

Village where I was staying during the visit.

Nativity scene, Ajijic. Baby Jesus is missing, but appears later.

One of many horses grazing by the main road in Ajijic.

Yet another horse in Ajijic. Sometimes I'd see this one without a tether, wandering freely.

Parroquia del Señor del monte, Jocotepec.

Unloading coffins at a funeral parlor, Ajijic.

Yet another horse, this time with a saddle. Seen at the recycling center in Ajijic.

A truck that has seen better days, Ajijic.

There were many stacks of mezquite firewood for sale along the main road in Ajijic.

A tourist trap in the Zona Turistica, Ajijic.

This horse asked for a treat, so a friend and I went back a couple of hours later and gave it some carrots.

The Baby Jesus returns to the creche, and he's huge!

Pre-sunrise, Lake Chapala.

The main pyramid at Guachimontones, Teuchitlan. It was built by the Aztecs to echo the shape of the volcano behind it.

A smaller pyramid at Guachimontones.

A ball court at Guachimontones. Supposedly the winner of the game would be sacrificed to the gods by having his heart cut out.

The ovens and stone press at a tequila factory.

The modern way of making tequila.

The old-fashioned way of making tequila, with oak fermentation barrels and alambique distilleries.

We saw no naked maidens splitting agave roots, but we did see men doing just that with the same tool.

Parroquia de San Francisco, Chapala.

Parroquia de San Francisco, Chapala.

Trip to Ajijic, Dec. 27 2024 to Jan. 4 2025.

© 2025 Mark Alexander