Monthly Archives: October 2008

Mina el Eden

Posted on October 25, 2008 by Benjamin Simpson

October 24, 2008 Mina el Eden Entering an old mine is always exciting.  The cramped spaces, the feeling of danger, that the whole world about to crash down upon your head.  As a child I was afraid of going down … Continue reading →

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Dangling from the Heavens

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Benjamin Simpson

October 17, 2008 Dangling from the Heavens Friday was a quiet day; I slept in, read my book, and played some solitaire.  Around noon the hostel manager stopped by and told me that the other room with the good view … Continue reading →

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PEMEX

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Benjamin Simpson

October 15, 2008 PEMEX Before leaving Parral, I stopped at the gas station. “Hola” I say. “Hola” She returns. “Lleno (SP?) Por Favor.” (Fill up please) I check the oil while she fills up the tank. All gas stations are … Continue reading →

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At the Mine

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Benjamin Simpson

October 14, 2008 At the Mine In the morning I hear the marching band again.  The horribly discordant marching band.  I wonder what they are doing.  They were out playing last night, as the rain poured down.  They must be … Continue reading →

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Creel to Hidalgo de Parral

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Benjamin Simpson

October 13, 2008 Creel to Hidalgo de Parral Do you remember two days ago, when I was complaining that Copper Canyon was not as beautiful as I thought it was going to be? Well, the motorcycle ride today made of … Continue reading →

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Rainy Sunday

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Benjamin Simpson

October 12, 2008 Rainy Sunday The ride down from Creel to Hidalgo de Parral was planned for today, but the remnants of the hurricane sauntered through late last night and this morning.  But I am in no hurry, so I … Continue reading →

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A Day in Creel

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Benjamin Simpson

October 11, 2008 A Day in Creel There was a warm shower when I awoke, which was nice because the night before it only a thought of it being warm.  Last night while walking to the bar, Alex the hotel … Continue reading →

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Nuevo Casa Grande to Creel

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Benjamin Simpson

October 10, 2008 Nuevo Casa Grande to Creel It was about a 250-mile drive, in California that is 4-5 hours on a motorcycle, in Mexico it is eight hours. In the morning along the open plain with mountains on either … Continue reading →

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Temporary Home

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Benjamin Simpson

The hostel in Zacatecas is beautiful. I have decided to stay here a week or two or three. This is the view from both my miniature decks: The room includes a vintage pedal-wheel sewing machine desk, chair, and my own … Continue reading →

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Wednesday

Posted on October 15, 2008 by Benjamin Simpson

I just arrived in Durango, Not very impressed with this dusty hot city, Was gonna stay here a day, but I think I will head off to Zacatecas tomorrow. I have tons of backed up writing from the last couple … Continue reading →

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First Day in Mexico

Posted on October 13, 2008 by Benjamin Simpson

October 9, 2008. The early morning customs in a small town was pleasant and easy. Once inside Mexico, I had no map of this small town, I did not even know it’s name, and still don’t. I just knew that … Continue reading →

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Delay from a Dwindling Norbert

Posted on October 12, 2008 by Benjamin Simpson

Oct 12, 2008. It is 8:20 Sunday morning and I was to travel south from Creel to Hidalgo de Parral today, but the remnants of Hurricane Norbert are directly overhead.  It rained all night and the sky is black and … Continue reading →

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