Travelogue Spring Break 2011, Day 11: Durango
After a leisurely breakfast in the hotel and a rather unsavory check-out process, we left for Durango, arriving about 3:00. We found a great room with two double beds, a kitchenette and sofa for 350...
View ArticleTravelogue Spring Break 2011, Day 12: Espinazo del Diablo/Devil’s Backbone
The road between Mazatlán and Durango (Highway 40) is called “Espinazo del Diablo”, or “Devil’s Backbone,” due to its steep incline, hairpin turns, and sheer drop offs. Originally this spring break...
View ArticleThis Weekend in Durango
Well, since the SATs (college entrance exam for many schools in the USA) are held in Mazatlán only in the springtime, we drove to Durango this weekend so Danny could take the test. The last two times...
View ArticleDía de los Muertos en Durango
You may recall that last month we went to Durango, prior to the road opening. This weekend we had to go again. Thank GOODNESS the road was open! The Baluarte Bridge is incredible, and the entire drive...
View ArticleOur first trip on the Durango Mazatlán Highway and the Baluarte Bridge
About one week ago, we were fortunate to drive to Durango and back on the new Durango-Mazatlán toll road. Why were we lucky? Well, first of all the road is brand new with the key part (a.k.a. the...
View ArticleToma de Protesta/Our New Mayor
We have been very excited about the incoming mayor, Carlos Felton González. We first met him during the inauguration of the photo event up on top of the lighthouse. While all the other dignitaries were...
View ArticleConcordia: Beautiful Town One Hour Southeast of Mazatlán
Over Christmas and New Year’s we had the pleasure of hosting five different sets of visitors to Mazatlán. It felt so incredibly wonderful to spend time with loved ones, and to be able to share the...
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