Morelia

Impressions of Morelia

The city has an aqueduct, cities with aqueducts probably had some significance in the history of the area. I later found it that it was built in the 17th Century around the same time as the city's cathedral. This place used to be called Valladolid but was renamed following the country's War of Independence

This is the Iglesia de Guadalupe. It was being used for some confirmations, at least I think that's what it was based on the way the kids going to it were dressed. Perhaps they marry them off quick here and it was weddings being hosted here.

Some sort of anti-government protest which I took a photo of only because stencils aren't commonplace here. 

On the drive out we passed by the city's cathedral 

(Clearly not my photo)

The Historic City of Morelia is actually a UNESCO listed site. Something I don't think any of us realised whilst we were there. It gets this through being an outstanding example of urban planning which associates the ideas of the Spanish Renaissance with the Mesoamerican experience. 

Malcolm tries to be arty with his camera....fails.

On our way out of the city we passed a number of vehicles crammed full of students (at least I think that's what they were). They seemed to be having a good time as they sang loud partied whilst in transit.

From Morelia we headed to our hotel. The rather good Marriott in Aguascalientes. I'd definitely recommend this as a place to base your journey from and well done to Tal for getting us a really good deal here - I don't know who you slept with to get it! We were going to be staying here for the next few days.

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