Some of the country side as we travel along. It looks very dry, but Ed says as soon as the June rains start it will be beautifully green. We have seen old grass along the road that is very tall. Most of the land has been grazed off to nothing, so its hard to imagine the hills being filled with grass later on. The rock fences built years ago, are amazing to see. They can go for miles, and are about 3 or more at the base, and stand about 4 feet tall. Of course, there are an abundance of rock to choose from.




The mountains go on for ever, with little patches of green everywhere.......and to think the main staple crop being grown is 'drugs'. The Mexicans exploit the Indians, getting them to raise the crop, with promises of big money, and then pay them with liquor. Haven't seen one Indian with any wealth, but plenty of new vehicles and nice houses for the 'drug trade' Mexicans. Don't get me wrong....not all the Nationals are into the drugs, but plenty of them in Guachochi. Either directly dealing in the drug trade, or 'laundering' the money for the 'higher ups'.
Even with all this going on, we have not once felt 'threatened' in any way. I keep saying that we are no more in danger here, than in most 'anywhere USA'.......Stay away from evil, and draw near to the good! Most all, individuals that we are around, (Mexican nationals, or Tarahumara Indians) are  just ordinary people with the daily survival desire that we all have.