We started out pretty high up. San Miguel is across the lake at the top left.
Then we dropped down into this canyon. It is real steep and pretty rocky.
Once we made it down there was some room to ride a little faster. That is Felix, they are his horses. This one is a little blurry because we were galloping.
We came out on the bottom side of the canyon.
Had to stop and get a cerveza in this little town before the ride back up on another path. I really love all of these rock walls that are all over in this part of Mexico.
After the ride, Canguro needed a little dust bath I guess.
I'll try and get some painting done tomorrow.
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That is incredible country! Really enjoyed your site. Keep it up!
I'm impressed that you can take a picture while riding a galloping horse! Also, how the heck hot was it? Check out my blog Not Really A Cleaning Lady for my trip to Coba last October. I love Mexico, but the humidity kills me.
J Matt, thanks for visiting. It IS incredibly beautiful here.
You do great work. I have added a link to your blog. For anyone who is not familiar with J Matt's paintings give him a visit.
Mary, it was about 85 I guess. I saw your post on Coba on one of my previous visits to you blogs. It is never that humid here. We are at 6,500 feet in town and higher where this was. Humidity really saps my energy too.
As far as the picture, I have a cannon EOS Rebel Xt and it shoots pretty fast pictures. That was the only one that was not too blurry or an an angle. You only need one hand to ride a horse.
Looks like an adventurous ride.
I scrolled down to look at your wonderful paintings which capture the landscape beautifully.
Yes, I do see some similarities to Morocco.
The rather arrid, dusty landscape.
My husband, Robert Schmid is a painter too.
All best wishes
Hi Frank- Great photos... and horses, too?? Now I'm REALLY jealous! :-)
Hi Elizabeth, thanks for the visit. I guess the landscape is kind of similar in those ways. I was thinking more of the colorful markets, street food, light, etc.. It must be a treat for the senses living there.
I'll check out your husband's paintings.
It was a great ride Jennifer and hard to pick just a few photos to demonstrate what it is like. Thanks for commenting.
Nice to see the photos, Frank. I think it's so cool that you ride around Mexico on a horse painting landscapes.
I'm glad that you liked the photos Eric. I wouldn't say that I am riding around Mexico on a horse painting, but it sounds good.
I am going to go back up to the canyon and paint a few, so stay tuned for those.
Ok. I was envious before, with your lovely weather and beautiful scenery. Now you post an entry about your horseback ride?! I'm green, Frank, green with envy. It's no wonder your paintings are so beautiful, your surroundings are amazing.
I'm sorry, I did not mean for that to happen. I just wanted to share a bit of happiness and show all what it is like here.
I hope that your bumps and bruises are feeling better.
Don't worry, I am getting a post together on my frustrating painting of the week if that will make you feel better.
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