It was just a coincidence that I happened to be in Mexico for Mardi Gras. The main reason for the visit was to go into the mountains to see the thousands of Monarch butterflies that migrate to this area. But more about that in another post. On our way to the Nature reserves we spent a couple of nights in a small town called Patzcuaro. Everywhere we travelled, villages and towns were celebrating.
Going across to the tiny island of Janitzia we were serenaded by this local group.
As we arrived on the Island it was obvious that something was happening as the whole town seemed to be following one another in a procession.
They were off to the bull ring for a rodeo.
The bulls had been brought across from the mainland earlier in the day.
We were told that it would be a rodeo not a bull fight but we didn't stay to watch. We needed to return to the mainland.
Sharing with Our World Tuesday
Going across to the tiny island of Janitzia we were serenaded by this local group.
They were off to the bull ring for a rodeo.
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Sharing with Our World Tuesday
What a fun time to be in Mexico!
ReplyDeleteExciting to come across traditional celebrations when visiting other countries.
ReplyDeleteNice to see and celebrate the festivities of the locals.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your monarch photos. I hope there are some there to see. With climate change they have been hit hard.
ReplyDeleteCarnival is always fun ! Your trip sounds very interesting !
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you picked a good time to be there for many reasons! I can't wait for your butterfly photos. I am hugely jealous of your weather!
ReplyDeleteI am sure like any country with a connection to Spain, Mexicans know how to party.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun event and great photos of the times you saw ~
ReplyDeleteHappy Week to you,
artmusedog and carol
Great photos of all the color and celebrations.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteI am with you. I don't like what happens to the bull. Isn't travel fun....You never know what is going on around the next bend. Hope to see the butterflies.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't stay to watch the bullfight either. You were lucky to catch the procession on time. Looking forward to read about butterflies.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great coincidence! Lots of great colors to see.
ReplyDeleteI am probably like you in that I am more into butterflies than bullfighting. Nonetheless, the celebrations everywhere and music seem like a lot fun and a great time to be there!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun - you arrived at just the right time.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun time had by all. And your colorful, festive images show us a proven fact. Well done.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great place to be on Mardi Gras!
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots from Mardi Gras.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun post. Very colourful with lots going on. Great reflections. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, I was in Mexico for Christmas and New Year but not the same region.
ReplyDeleteYou missed out on it then.
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