A pre- Easter adventure into the heart of Michoacan, the Purepecha people and their traditional arts and festivals.
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Our journey begins in Morelia
We stay in the shadow of the cathedral
in this dramatic colonial city
The pre-Easter festivals have begun
there are traditional dances and fiestas
we head into rural Michoacan
who give this land its soul
Hammering copper in Santa Clara
Starting a pot in Cocucho
Zenaida, the crazy potter of Ocumicho
Weaving cat tail reeds from Lake Patzcuaro
We peek into kitchens as well when we get hungry
fire grilled meat, chiles and onions- DELICIOUS!
and charales, or fried minnows, if you wish
A feast for the group in Patamban
We take in the sights as we travel
The lush city park in Uruapan
and its cypress draped lagoon
the cracklin dealer delievers
We get into the action as well
trying our hand side by side with the artisan
And wind down in the old town
On the edge of Lake Patzcuaro
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