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September 7

Monday, September 7 Daytrip from Creel
This morning we will visit the Valley of the Monks, an area astride the continental divide, consisting of tall columns of rhyolite in an oak-pine forest with abundant wildflowers. In the afternoon, we will visit a viewpoint of the Copper Canyon area at Divisadero. The spectacular view looks many miles across, and several thousand feet down, the canyon. In addition, the Tarahumara Indians will have their crafts on display and available for sale.
This evening we will have our Annual Meeting Dinner. A special guest speaker will give a talk on the natural history and botany of the Sierra Madre Occidental Mountains.
Hotel: Best Western Lodge

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Raramuri basket maker, El Divisidero

Raramuri basket maker, El Divisidero

Raramuri basket weaver, El Divisidero, Chihuahua Mexico. Note the braids in her hair. Taken by Randy Tatroe, September 2009.

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Andi Wolfe and umbrella

Andi Wolfe and umbrella

On the trip to the Valley of the Monks - rain from the night before cascaded into the bus from an opening - riders donned hats and raised umbrellas - Andi Wolfe with umbrella - photo by Loraine Yeatts

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Above the Valley of the Monks

Above the Valley of the Monks

High in the Valley of the Monks - Many of the Tarahumura live in the vicinity and it is not uncommon to see them appearing from between the rocks - photo by Loraine Yeatts

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Valley of the Monks - vista

Valley of the Monks - vista

Rock formation at Valley of the Monks - the indigenous folks gave these formations a more anatomical name than the Mexican government has. photo by Hugh Mac Millan

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Valley of the Monks

Valley of the Monks

Vista taken in the 'Valley of the Monks' outside of Creel.

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Stenorrhynchus aurantiacus

Stenorrhynchus aurantiacus

Stenorrhynchus aurantiacus - photo by Hugh Mac Millan 9/7/2009, Valley of the Monks

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Where's Waldo?

Where's Waldo?

A well disguided frog at Valley of the Monks - photo by Hugh Mac Millan

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Dale Lindgren

Dale Lindgren

Dale Lindgren at the Valley of the Monks enjoying the view eastward. Photo by Hugh MacMillan

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