Villa Montana Hotel & Spa Morelia

... down the highway, blasting out Manu Chao and taking in the impressive scenery bathed in bright sunshine. The journey lasted little over three hours and we arrived in Morelia in time to explore the city before sundown. Unwittingly we had parked in the redlight district, and we would later return to find a prostitute on the corner and the man we had paid to watch the car engaged in a huge fight with some other locals.<br><br>Back in the city centre we saw a number of cathedrals and some ...

... film festival was underway, but only later did I find out that Quentin Tarantino, one of my favourite directors, was also there that night to unveil his WWII epic "Inglourious Basterds". We stayed to watch an impressive firework display before returning to the bus to commence the festivities. <br><br>By the time we had driven up into the mountains and started drinking it was about midnight, but after a few drinks the tiredness ebbed and we began to get into the party spirit ...

... so I´ll be able to join in! (By the way, it was free - as is everything here!)<br><br>Tonight I´m going to hear the state orchestra of Michoacán playing Sibelius and Wagner - also free! We in the US and UK could do with taking a leaf out of Mexico´s book on the availability of the arts to the public! <br><br>Tomorrow, off to a volcano - Paricutin. Hope to have more pictures later - I´ve borrowed a camera from my family.<br><br>Love to all. Waiting for lots of replies!

... specialize their in own handicraft. Also visited the market where we could see (and purchase) some of these handicrafts. Bought a beautiful terracotta pot for about $17...still working on how I´m going to get it home! (what´s Spanish for bubble wrap - plastica con burbujas?)<br><br>Pátzcuaro - went to a nice restaurant for lunch and then wandered around the market and square. Watched the dance of "los viejitos" - young people dressed in traditional ...

... display of bodies from the crypt of the basilica - because of the<br>somethng i couldn´t catch the bodies are very well preserved. bit<br>gruesome though. <br> <br>on my own this afternoon with a bit of luck i happened upon (ive<br>totally given up trying to follow the map in this town!) the diego<br>rivera house where he was born. Wonderful museum. bottom decorated in<br>19th c. furniture and other floors of his paintings. i ...

... with the exception of two that is. There are many pricier Hotels which you will find with a quick Google search. <br>While in the centre of town I was fortunate to stumble across the immaculately kept Hotel Posada San Pablo, Antes Industria No. 15, Tel: 01 (434) 342-0667. This small family run guest house with only nine rooms was kept in pristine condition and is not featured in any of the guide books, YET. All the en-suite rooms ...

... Therefore, there are buckets by the tanks that you use to fill the toilets with water in order to flush. I can't tell you how much water I spilled on my feet, and wish to think less about what might have been in it. Admission was included in the tour, and the hike up the mountain started on a dirt road flanked by primitive stalls. Some had a cast iron griddle over a wood fire, and tables set up within them. Others had some crafts for sale. The climb ...

... It´ll be a real challenge but I can´t wait. There´s so much to see and do and the hostel we´ve booked (can´t really chance arriving without prior arrangements in this Mexican metropolis with their dodge taxi drivers and 20million plus population) sounds class....dinner buffet in evenings and all! Gonna see Frida Kahlo´s house and then I can analyse the role she played in HER relationship with Diego Rivera,,,,WAHOO! Let the psycho analysis begin! Later daters!

... of civil an religious buildings from the days of the vice-royalty, the charming variety of vernacular architecture, wonderful museums and the 367 colorful local festivities held every year in Michoacán. Added to this are the endless delights of its customs and traditions, the friendly conversation of its inhabitants and the eye-catching local craft-work, (with its fascinating combination of Amerindian, Asian, African and Hispanic influences).