Those are some weird looking trees!

We originally planned a hike that would take us to some waterfalls. But this is dry season... the waterfalls aren't running!

So instead, we hiked up to a viewpoint... about 10 kms (6 miles) round trip.

And it turned out to be a really nice hike. Just enough uphill climbing to get some cardio exercise, and with some great views as a bonus.

Better go to the bathroom before we leave!

Believe it or not, this is part of the property where we are staying.

They are holding a wedding there this afternoon, so it might be a loud night.

Pretty walk towards our hike.

A little plaza with a fountain.

Funny faces on the fountain.

The first of many odd trees we would see on our walk.

That's a big tree!

Root covered rocks.

It's a pretty area with a lot of high end gated properties.

Some of the gates are really fancy... but we can't see the homes.

Now that's an odd tree!

Remember, you can click the photo to make it full screen.

That's a mess of roots!

The actual trail up to the viewpoint is difficult to find because someone has bought the property where the trailhead is and it's now walled and gated. Fortunately they've left an easement between the two properties to access the trail.

The easement access is between these two walls.

GPS 18.988722, -99.067494

A cave. Unfortunately it was on private property.

I don't think it went very deep anyhow.

Ruth, climbing up the steep part.

Starting to get a view.

Another view.

Tepoztlan reminds me of Sedona, Arizona. It has that same artsy-fartsy vibe that we experienced along with the beautiful scenery when we were there 11years ago. Except that the rocks aren't so red.

View near the top.

Zoomed in on one of the expensive properties down below. 

This actually looks more like a guest house of some kind.

We sat up here and had a snack while enjoying the view.

Climbing back down.

It amazes me how some of the wild plants have flowers at this time of year.

There are no leaves... and everything is very dry.

Looking south towards Acapulco.

250 kms (155 miles) south of here.

It was a really pretty walk.

Another strange tree!

Pretty mural.

Another fancy gated property.

This church was built in 1732.

Considering it was only 10 kms (6 miles) or so, we were beat when we got back to Igor. But, it has been a while since we've done a decent hike. That's okay... we'll be back out there again today. We have an early hike planned because I want to be back for the 11:30am Blue Jays start. 

And, when we got back, that's what we did yesterday afternoon... watch the Jays win their second game... another close one... 8-7 in 11 innings!

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Record low deal on this 32 Pack of Energizer AA Batteries.

And in Canada...

Bounty Paper Towels Family Pack.