Here it is a month later and it dawned on me that I hadn’t finished the posts on my Mexico trip – OOPSIE!
On the way off Orizaba, we stayed for the evening again at the little compound of the Orizaba Mountain Guides.
This gem was in the breezeway by our room – struck me as funny because a lot of people walked by it many time and didn’t dispose of it (including me.)
On the way back to Mexico City we had a great stop at a lunch buffet/gift shop/tequila tasting where Alison seemed to be a bit overserved – HAHA.
Only green mole this time! YAYI’m gonna whack you with my obsidian hatchet.
After lunch, we went to Teotihuacan which is the site of many of the most architecturally significant Mesoamerican pyramids built in the pre-Columbian Americas, namely the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon. Teotihuacan was the largest city in the Americas, with a population of at least 25,000, but has been estimated at 125,000 or more, making it at least the sixth-largest city in the world at the time.
What I found interesting was that I thought that most of the indigenous people that lived in the area way back then were short, like me. The steps on the pyramids were actually enormous and a huge step for me. The bane of short legs … huge steps.
Toilet – sort of like the ones we saw in Nepal.One of the local artisans showing us how the different colors were made – the red was from insect eggs laid on the paddles of the cactus. Pretty neat stuff!Don’t trip!Yes, it is sunny and yes, my eyes are closed! Nothing new here.Many different renditions of the Aztec calendar.After we checked back into the hotel, we met for one last group dinner at Madre Cafe. Not the best photo but excellent tacos. Of course, Jim bought 4 bottles of wine for 7 people so pretty much everything was great!The next morning before my flight I wandered around the neighborhood and found the Churro place that we tried to stop at for dessert the previous evening (huge line.) Is my hand small or is that a giant churro? HEH HEHJust because I didn’t have enough Mole Poblano, I used up the last of my pesos and brough a bag home.My poor REI bag that had made it up Denali and on Aconcagua took its last trip. Unceremoniously dumped in the garbage can when I got home. Lasted 20 years so that isn’t too bad! I don’t think REI’s return policy will apply to this!A few treats we had on the trip and some that were picked up at the airport.
All in all a great trip. Although I didn’t summit Orizaba, I had a great time. The group was amazing which really makes the trip worthwhile. Til next time! And yes, there will be a next time!
Joel and Alison's Excellent Adventures Part 2 
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