We are so glad to have our money transfer situation worked out.  Now we can easily transfer our money from the states to Mexico.  It was so frustrating to have money in our account, and not be able to access it!

Today we took an hour and a half drive around the lake to the other side.  It is much more rural and  not as build up as the side on which we are living.

          This is the view overlooking Jototepec.  It is a good size city about 20 minutes away.
          This is the city where Dr. Theresa Morales practices.  So glad to have found her.





The white area you see are coverings for the many blueberry, strawberry and blackberry plants grown by Driscoll in the Jototepec valley.  The have miles of these areas.  You may have bought that brand in the stores at home.  

We went up and down many mountains to reach our destination.



After arriving at Mazamitla, we had lunch.  The food was delicious and more than we could eat. 

Chicken fajitas and fried beans with cheese

 

Steak fajitas andh fried beans with cheese 

 

Combination platter

 

They served homemade chips with a salsa before our meal came.  The meals were about $10 each. This area is a tourist destination for wealthier Mexicans.  The temperature is even cooler than Ajijic.

 

 You probably haven't used one of these lately.

 

 Getting ready to cook something to sell in that large pot.

 

Maneuvering the big suburban down the narrow streets is tricky...particularly when they don't park close to the curb!

 

We came to the plaza and there was this beautiful old church which appeared to still be in use.

 

Some of the many wares being sold on the streets. As you can see, many of the locals had on long sleeves and coats.  The temperature was probably 70 degrees!

 

 

The person who owned this bike was pretty creative.   It even was playing music. 

 

My love of the many different style of doors led me to take these pictures while there.

 

 

 

The architecture of some of the nicer houses for rent are a very different style than most Mexican homes.  They have a Swiss flair. More wood and no blocks and bricks. These homes are  more for vacations by the wealthier Mexicans probably renting for about $100 or more per night.

 

 

 

Wow!  Look at that lawn!

 

 

 

On the drive back, it must have been wash day as clothes were hung everywhere.  Clothes hung on roof top clothes lines to laying directly on roofs and even on a car top carrier. Clothes dryers are too expensive for most Mexicans. We also have a clothesline, but I use our dryer!  We Americans are very spoiled!

 





 



 

Below is a picture of a cemetery.  The many structures in it looks like children's play houses.

 

 

This picture is the view of the other side of the lake looking toward the side where we live.

 

 

It has been a fun day seeing the sights of Mexico!