Ride to San Ignacio....Big Red is back on the road.

Wednesday January 23rd and as Big Red was repaired and back on the road it was time for a ride.  Frank and Sandi were busy so we hit the road by ourselves.  We don’t mind either way but they are good company!

My usual first “down the highway shot” with the Riu in the background.

Heading north and it’s a pretty, cool morning for a ride.

This truck was ahead of us and it was smelly.  At first we thought it was manure but it had a sweet smell as well so it was likely some sort of silage.  Needed to pass it quick before we were covered in it!

That is one huge herd of goats and/or flocks of sheep.  Going to end up in tacos at some point.  Sorry Vegans!

Turn right.

Coyotitan is first and it is a really pretty little town.  Clean, neat and well maintained. 

Baseball is big in Mexico and every town has a ball field.  This one is especially nice.

Just past Coyotitan and they are attempting to grow agave.

The little pack of dogs behind in the distance took a run at us but they weren’t very enthusiastic about it!

They’ve done some repaving over the past two years and the road is in good shape.

Here we are ready to head through the beautiful big gate into San Ignacio. 

Looks like the big Jesus in the distance has had a fresh coat of paint.

Spiffy clean streets and lots of trees.

We are parked next to the lower town square and are ready for lunch.

This is our usual restaurant to eat in but we have eaten at the taco stand and one little Pollo place.  You wouldn’t know this is a restaurant because there is no big sign. 

Old posters.

They’ve redone all the yellow paint in a sponge type method and it looks good over the rough plaster.

An old Indian motorcycle.  I wonder if that guy actually rode it or was just posing for a photo.

View out the door towards the square. 

This restaurant serves varieties of shrimp and chicken.  Today Eric chose camarones rancheros and he said they were the most tender shrimp he had ever eaten.  Served with refried beans, tortillas and a salad plate of lettuce, onions, cucumbers, avocados and tomatoes.

I had polla a la plancha or thin chicken fried.  Good but a tad salty! When we have a big lunch like this we skip supper and have a couple of crackers and a bit of cheese after happy hour.  A good meal today.

Back on the bike and heading out of town.

Now who’s that peeking over the roof?

The very large and very old church just off the square. 


Over the bridge towards the gate and then home.  A nice 120 mile ride and an enjoyable way to spend a day.