Cielito!

    A typical Cielito trip consists of a hike to Nacimiento, a sinkhole filled with water that may be more than 300 feet deep.  On the way out of the ranch, there are some spectacular mountain views and a great diversity of fauna and flora to snap some shots at.

Don't get bit by one of these; it hurts. photograph by Erica Renee Lopez, July 2003

Horses are a must for most of the local ranchers.  They not only serve as work vehicles but great companions as well. photograph by Erica Renee Lopez, July 2003

    Because Cielito is at the base of the mountain, it is much easier to leave camp and drive to other amazing places.  One place not too far away is Las Pozas de James in Xilitla, San Luis Potosi. 

    On the way back to the ranch, you might stop at a village that lives on the mountain side.  In Xilitla stands a church that dates as far back as AD1500.  In front of the church stands a monument to Edward James in the fashion of his whimsical architecture.

    To order or read about a documentary by Avery Danziger on Edward James and his work, click here.
    To read about and view more pictures of Las Pozas from Texas Monthly magazine (April 1998), click here.

    Another stop you might make (if you're lucky and have enough time) is at El Salto.  If you catch it during the rainy season like we did, you're in for a real treat.

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All photos were taken on trips with Dr. Paull