More Camping Photos Than You May Care to See

Dyls and I went camping in upstate NY this past Saturday. It was really great. The weather was ideal. We camped at Malouf's Mountain. Dick Malouf picked us up at the train station and dropped us off at the beginning of our hiking trail. We hiked for three hours and it was a lot of fun!

The first part of the hike was along a lovely stream.

Trail markers.

We took a little detour to check out the city's reservoir.

Then we got back to hiking up the mountain! We could see the Hudson River Valley.

Hike hike hike! Dylan said that I moved my arms in a funny way when I was hiking.

I wanted to do the same pose.

Dylan said that this wall was built during the revolutionary war. Do you think he was lying to me?

Hey! We didn't get lost!

Settin' up the tent.

Nap time.

Dylan made some stellar pokers from this branch.

I look like a dork in this picture.

Hot dog time!

Dinner.

I was upset because we forgot the ketchup and mustard, but that was the only flaw of the trip, so I can't complain too much.

Scrabble time.

Dylan's raging fire.

The best part about camping!

Songs you listen to a lot.

I keep listening to The Dark End of the Street, both the James Carr and Flying Burrito Brothers versions.

MEX PIX

Here are some pictures that I took while in Mexico, in case you were interested.

I met Alena at the aeropuerto and we got on an autobus and rode it all the way to Guanajuato.

When we arrived in Guanajuato, Alena called her aunt.

Their house was great. This is where we slept.

The next day we explored the city. First stop, a museum with lots of mini things.

and art.

This is the University.

We proceeded to the birthplace of Diego Rivera.
I was into this light fixture.

Alena stopped to buy some coconut.

Guanajuato is a beautiful little city.

If you are easily frightened, you might not want to go on. Scroll down at your own risk!

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El museo de las momias! Soooo a long time ago, the city of Guanajuato decided to tax people who had family members buried in the cemetery. They dug up the people whose families couldn't afford it and discovered that they had been naturally mummified! It's kind of weird/sad/interesting.

This baby still had its eyelashes!

La momia mas pequena del mundo!

Then we did one of these.

Serious street dog.

Catedral grande y viejo.

This mangy mutt followed us up to Alena's aunt and uncle's house.

They took us to an old hacienda and we enjoyed music from this great band. I loved it.

Then we went to a party!

We watched this intense flamenco dancer.

And enjoyed views of the city.

On our way home we stumbled upon these cute little singers.

The next day Alena and I walked to the edge of the city.

We ended up going to this creepy house.

This reminded me of Evil Dead 2.
Creepy.
More creepy.

Alena and her uncle Jeff.

Aunt Nina.

We said farewell and hopped on an overnight bus to Puerto Vallarta. We arrived at our hotel at 9:30 and weren't allowed in our room until 1:30, so we hung out at the breakfast buffet and drank champagne.

Our room.

View from our room.

The funky lobby.

This was outside an abandoned sports themed hotel and restaurant.

Look at this amazing sand art!

Pretty dolphin sculpture pics.

Cheese chick!

Chillin' in the pool bar.

We went to a great restaurant called Le Langosta Feliz. There was a great view of the jungle hills. It was perfect.

After lots of drizzle and clouds, we finally got some more rays on our last day. And some sweet tropical drinks.

Chips!