Vagabiker

Now that the journey is complete, here is the route that I took through Mexico. I crossed the border into Mexico at Tecate, and traveled the entire length of Baja California to Cabo San Lucas. Leaving from La Paz, I crossed by ferry to the Mexican mainland at Topolobombo/Los Mochis. Once on the other side, [...]

Several women competed in the race while others came to watch.

I got used to seeing policemen with automatic weapons on the streets of Urique.

The event included music and dancing.

Many of the Raramuri runners wear tradition sandals even when they are running.

I found a spot to take some pictures of the [...]

The start of the 2009 Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon in Urique, Chihuahua, Mexico.

Everyone in the town of Urique watch the racers as they go by throughout the day.

Tarahumari women wear colorful, full length, pleated skirts.

Cowboy hats or baseball caps are what the men seem to like.

Old and young, the Raramuri [...]

2009 Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon website

When I arrived in Urique for the second time, it felt like I was coming back “home” to my home in the canyon. I had been there a week earlier, a newcomer to Copper Canyon area, and now I was returning after my circumnavigation of the canyon area.

I arrived at [...]

I left Batopilas for the second time. This time I was alone. I decided to try the “high road” out of town, instead of the road we took yesterday. Apparently, that road wasn’t the right one and I should have turned right, immediately outside of Batopilas.

The track climbed quickly and I soon had commanding views [...]