Mexico: Lake Camecuaro

As I mentioned in the last post, I was given the privilege to go on a day trip with Grant, Hannah, Ivory, Laura, and Micah.  We went to two markets: the first was one we had never been to before and was kind of like a huge garage sale with a mix of new and used items, and the other was the usual market.  If buying something makes a market trip successful, I had a successful trip!

From the market, the drive to Lake Camecuaro wasn't too far and we arrived right on schedule!

First thing, we began looking for some empty tables where we could eat our lunch.  Since this is the off season, it wasn't too difficult to find a beautiful, secluded spot.
Here's the view from our table...

During lunch I snapped this picture of Ivory.  I can't leave it out!

It's hard to describe this place.  The small lake has clear water that looks turquoise from a distance.  Along the shore are trees with huge, strong trunks and a tangle of roots.  These pictures do the beauty no justice, but they describe the place much better than I can with words.

Needless to say, we were all very relaxed in this setting.  After eating we went to an area where there are some cement walls making 'pools' where Ivory could play in the water.  There were more people in that area, but it was nice to have some shallow areas where we could all dip our feet in.

After swimming we found another secluded spot where Grant set up the hammock and took a little nap with Ivory.  Laura and I sat on a big trunk by the water and enjoyed the tranquility.  We relaxed this way for a while before going on the boat ride.

Boat ride?  Oh, yah!  To top this place off, there are these colorful rowboats that you can rent to explore the lake.

We left soon after the boat ride and headed back home.  I am so thankful for this opportunity to enjoy some of God's beautiful creation with kind friends.  It is not a day I will soon forget!!!