Tecali

We decided to take my parents out to Tecali while they were here (back in the first week of March).  Tecali is a little town about an hour or so away with a ton of marble and onyx shops.  Elena and Chiara came along.

Elena in front of a large piece of onyx.

A cute little church.  Churches are everywhere here in Mexico.

We had fun exploring this old convent before shopping for fun onyx souvenirs.  The following pictures are all from the convent.  It was built in the early 1500's.  Notice how small Chiara looks next to the huge convent doors.

The roof would have been made of wood, and has deteriorated.  But that made it seem twice as cool.  Elena said it reminded her of Cair Paravel (from The Chronicles of Narnia)

Intricate carvings.

You can still see some of the design that was painted on this arch.

Elena

My Dad

Karl checks out this cool stone basin.

These stairs led to the entrance of a bell tower, but it was blocked off.

Karl and Krista

A parting view.

These women typify old Mexico.

The new church for Tecali - very picturesque.

Driving home towards Popo.  There was a beautiful sunset - this picture doesn't do it justice.