Spring Break and the Sierra Madre
As I walked up the jet way, I could feel the dry, desert air in my lungs. As I approached the baggage claim, I could hear the sounds of mariachi music. I wasn't able to discern if it was being played over the PA system or if it were a real live band. After reaching the bottom, and rounding a pillar, I was pleased to find a four-piece mariachi band playing near the baggage claim. I thought to myself, "Hey, how did they know I was coming?" Officially, my spring break vacation had begun only five minutes earlier by landing at the El Paso airport; and I was already being enveloped in the warm embrace of Mexican culture.
It was a sign of great things to come.I stood, waiting contently, for my bags to show up on the carousel, listening to the beautiful lyrics of a Spanish love song. Even though, I couldn't understand the language, amore has a way of making its presence known.Grabbing my bags, I walked out the door into the warm desert sun. The sun felt warm on my skin, a far cry from the colder, northern clime I had vacated only a few hours earlier. The SUV and driver were waiting at the curb just as planned. My driver was John Hatch owner of Gavilan Tours (www.gavilantours.com).
John was not only to be my driver, but also my tour guide for the next four days. I jumped into the suburban and my spring break adventure really took off! As it turns out, John's grandfather guided Aldo Leopold into the Gavilan River basin; which inspired Leopold's essay The Song of the Gavilan (Leopold is considered by many to be the father of modern ecology). It is Colonia Juarez is a three-hour drive from El Paso. Chili pepper and cotton fields turn into blurry streaks as we cruise down the narrow Mexican highways into the interior of Chihuahua. Many storms over the past couple months brought much needed rain.
The ancient volcanic cones and hills are green and lush. Wildflowers in brilliant yellows and reds dot the landscape. Once in a while we will drive through a sparsely populated village and then head back into the wide-open desert.After what only seems like an hour and a half, we arrive in the city of Casas Grandes. So named because of the large ruins left by the Paquime Indians, the original inabitors of these parts over 1,000 years ago. We drive straight through the city.
On the south end of town the highway makes a hard right curve and then heads west into the foothills of the Sierra Madre. The suburban traverses a curvy, road through ten miles of foothills. Orchards appear on both sides of the road. Thousands of acres of peach trees have bloomed making the landscape appear as a sea of pink. We crest a hill; drive through a ravine, and round a bend into the quaint community of Colonia Juarez.The next day is filled with getting a feel for the modern history of the community.
John asks me if I would like to accompany him on a community tour he conducts for a Tucson-based tour company. I said, "That sounds like fun." A large tour bus stopped in front of John's house at 9:30 a.m. I climb on board and take a seat next to the driver. The tour guide introduces John and for the next two hours John keeps the tour bus enthralled with stories of rugged pioneers, bloodthirsty Indians, and armies of Mexican revolutionaries who during the past 100 years have shared this area of Mexico. The first white settlers were Mormons who settled the area in 1885.
Many original brick homes still dot the town. The Mormons at one time had ten settlements or colonies, thru ought the Northern parts of Chihuahua and neighboring state, Sonora. On day three of my adventure, John is going to take me into the peaks of the Sierra Madres to visit some of the original colonies and nearby Indian ruins.On day two, John takes me to Mata Ortiz. Mata Ortiz is a town known worldwide, for its unique styles of pottery. Along the way, John points out Indian ruins along the side of the road.
I purchase several pots to take back home because the pots make unique gifts for family and friends.Day three began at 9:00 am leaving for a full day in the Sierra Madres. During the day I had the opportunity to climb to three different Indian cliff dwellings. One of the cliff dwellings is knows as the olla cave. It contains a large (12 feet tall, 6 feet in diameter), onion-shaped storage bin. I saw unique rock formations such as pillars and arches which, I found as amazing as those found in Bryce Canyon and Arches National Parks (Just on a smaller scale and number).Between sites, John holds me spellbound with stories of marauding Indians, expatriated American train robbers, and man-eating grizzly bears.
We don't arrive back to Colonia Juarez until after 6:00 pm.Day four finds me lamenting the fact that I have to go home. John drives me back to the airport. As I wait for my plane to board, I find myself wondering how soon it will be until I can make it back to this enchanting place. No matter how soon, it won't be soon enough..
Ryan Windley was so spellbound by Colonia Juarez and the Sierra Madre, he has started an Ezine and corresponding website dedicated to raising awareness and tourism of this unique and diverse area. You can subscribe to the Ezine by sending an email to editor@lascolonias.us with ?Subscribe? written in the subject line.editor@lascolonias.comSpring and Summer Jewelry Fashions Break All Boundaries
Phoenix, AZ (ContentDesk) April 18, 2004--Scottsdale-based jewelry designer Scott Gauthier is known for his innovative jewelry collections.
He has just introduced a brand-new collection christened Crescendo.
This new collection has broken the mold when it comes to extravagant, bold designs.
Crescendo features a wide array of unique stones such as exotic green and pink tourmalines along with many popular gems like aquamarines, amethysts, pearls and diamonds, all set in one-of-a-kind settings.
"This collection is distinctive because the designs are on a larger scale and more elaborate than many of our other collections," said Scott Gauthier.
Crescendo is the perfect complement to the fashion-forward designs that are making thier way across the catwalk and into e spring and summer fashions.Jewelry by Gauthier is known for their creative designs, but they are also master artisans making each piece by hand.
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Vegas Partner to Sponsor the Late Night Cocktail Party at CAP Spring Break 2006
Fountain Valley, CA (ContentDesk) March 8, 2006 -- CAP Spring Break, a unique networking event presented by CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com CAP is excited to announce that established online gaming affiliate program Vegas Partner will sponsor the Late Night Cocktail Party at CAP Spring Break 2006 in Miami Beach, Florida May 20-23, 2006. Vegas Partner represents 8 top paying casino and online poker affiliate programs. Their online casinos provide no-nonsense payout structures as well as speedy returns. Vegas Partner offers up to 35% commission for top casino affiliates. For more information, visit http://www.vegaspartner.com.
We are excited to have CAP Certified Program and return sponsor Vegas Partner as a sponsor this year, said Lou Fabiano, founder of CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com and CAP Spring Break. They have a reputation for throwing great cocktail parties, so I am sure this year will be one to remember. CAP Spring...
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Doggone Crazy Board Game Creator Announces ?Dog Days of Winter? Promotion for Pet Supply and Toy Retailers to Help Prevent Dog Bites During Spring Break
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February 11, 2004-?Doggone Crazy, a company dedicated to dog bite prevention invites pet supply and toy retailers to participate in its Dog Days of Winter promotion designed to help families prevent dog bites during spring break. Until February 27, retailers can purchase a copy of the Doggone Crazy board game at the manufacturer's cost and use it as a prize to entice customers' children to enter a coloring contest with a dog bite prevention theme.Spring break is just around the corner, a time when dog behavior consultants brace themselves for an onslaught of calls from distraught dog owners and parents. "I have been receiving an elevated number of dog bite calls because of the recent weather-related school closures", says Jennifer Shryock of Family Paws in Cary NC. "When dogs and kids are cooped up together and family routines change, dogs can become stressed and anxious and accidents can happen".
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Spring & Home Decorating - A Fresh New Look
Open Windows ? Curtains fluttering from a warm breeze ? The air smells fresh and clean ? Buds on the trees are beginning to open ? Tiny flowers are popping up threw the ground ? Finally that little bird with the red breast is backAll of these can only mean one thing "Spring" has arrived.Those days of blustery storms and frosty drafts have come to an end.With spring comes a renewed burst of energy. Having been shut inside for months we now want to get up, get going and do things.This presents a marvelous opportunity for home decorating, a chance to give the inside of our homes a fresh clean look to match the emerging new look outside.You now want to think light, bright and breezy, exactly like a beautiful spring day.The following are a few ideas to help get you started.Hang a wreath covered with pretty silk flowers on the front door. This makes a cheerful greeting to anyone entering you home.Replace heavier drapes with lighter fabric and color. For example: Pastel colored shears or Caf?...
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Why People Flock to Lake Havasu for Spring Break
Teens and twenty-somethings are beginning to think of this body of water as a prime spring break location. In addition to the spring break requisite body of water, the area also has beautiful scenery - including the Sonorun Desert, the Mohave Desert, and the Chemehuevi Mountains.
Right alongside the Colorado River, Lake Havasu offers spring breakers plenty of outdoor aqua action. Lake Havasu spring breakers can partake in boating, fishing, swimming, and white water rafting. For those visitors who prefer land-based activities, the surrounding area offers plenty of hiking and mountain biking opportunities.
Once the sun goes down, the real nature of spring break comes out. Many different clubs are available to party hoppers, and some even offer outdoor parties on the Colorado River.
Reflections Lounge, Mudshark Brewing Company, Javelina Cantina, Slainees, and Kokomo's on the Channel are among some of the popular places for party-goers to hit up. Kokomo's...
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The Death Of Freaknik And The Rise Of Black Spring Break Events
For many years, especially during the late 80's and early 90's, the Freaknik In Atlanta, Georgia brought in over 250,000 participants. It created enormous traffic gridlock and
was considered the hot zone
for hundreds of thousands of black college students who traveled from all across the country every April to Atlanta, Georgia. For many of those years, it lived up to its name. It was Freak-Nik! There were the wild parties on the street, the dancing, the traffic jams and of the kinds of things you might have witnessed in a Girls Gone Wild type video if they had existed back then.In fact so many came in 1992, Atlanta was brought to a standstill. It became an event that was heard about through out the world.
It also received extra attention because it was also the headquarters of a famous 24 hour cable news station. In fact this month marks the 5th Anniversary of the death of Freaknik. In 2000 the event died while other spring break events took its place and have...
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Finding a Low Interest Debt Consolidation Loan
If you are in the market for a low interest debt consolidation loan, then you might think that you're out of luck. After all, aren't loans that consolidate your debt into a single monthly payment designed for people who have poor or bad credit? What are the chances of someone like that getting a low interest debt consolidation loan? Depending on where you look for your loan and what collateral you offer, the chances might actually be quite good. The keys to finding a low interest debt consolidation...
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Indiana VoIP Seminars Will Explain Voice over IP
Two Voice over IP (VoIP) seminars have been scheduled in Indiana by CompStar Technologies, Inc., to answer the most common Voice over IP questions. The briefings will be held in Indianapolis and Mishawaka (South Bend), IN, and will help business owners and key managers understand what VoIP is and how it can both cut communications costs while improving customer service and flexibility.CompStar is an authorized Covad...
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Pleqq Music CD Release
From out of the parallel universes of electronica and dance, Sonic Perfume Music unveils the CD "Psychoanarchitecture," a multiform musical extraction by artist, pleqq. The LA-based pleqq, known for his music houses remixes (Flying Hands, Production Garden, Music Motel, TM Century, GMP, QCCS Productions, and Music Motel) and film soundtracks (including Beccerra / Downside Productions and Edge City / Palm Pictures), has transcended the limits of electronic music on Psychoanarchitecture. This groundbreaking...
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Backless Lingerie Intimate Apparel and Website Meet with Overwhelming Success
They're sexy, they're fashionable, and they provide the solution to a common dilemma facing fashionable women everywhere: Backless Lingerie. A revolution in women's underwear, Backless Lingerie enable any woman to wear the lowest cut jeans or the sheerest gowns without ever showing a telltale panty line or thong. Backless Lingerie have been a runaway success since they hit the market in early February 2005. Mere weeks since the www.BacklessLingerie.com...
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Legal Helpers Publishes Latest Article in Lecture Series: 'Credit Reporting Errors and How to Correct Them'
Chicago, IL (ContentDesk) August 2, 2006 -- Legal Helpers released the third article in its series on credit reporting errors, the issues they create and what consumers can do about them.The article, which can be found at http://www.legalhelpers.com/credit-repair/fair-credit-reporting-act.html, takes a look at the federal act established to protect consumer rights.The series is intended to create...
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