We started our day on Tuesday with a gondola ride that took us to the top of a mountain for a panoramic view of Orizaba. The whole trip cost 100 pesos (~6.80 CAD) for the two of us and took around two hours, including the stop on the mountain where we did a bit of exploring along with some picture-taking.
The Gondola Ride
View of Orizaba
After the gondola ride, we had some lunch and then headed to the Orizaba River to spend the rest of our afternoon. The river crosses the city from North to South and covers a distance of about 3 kilometers. The main attraction of this place is the animal reserve, which houses many different species. Some of these animals are endangered and the reserve allows them to reproduce in their natural habitat.
We spent many hours doing a full circle around the river, taking hundreds of pictures and checking out the wildlife. Also, I think I may be travelling with an animal whisperer because all the animals gravitated towards Phil, especially the stag we came across near the end of our walk. Life sometimes feels like a Disney movie 🙂
Orizaba River
Little Waterfall
Riverside Mural
Is there anything more fun in life than monkeys?
Bambi’s Family
Sunbathing Diva
Just Hangin’ in the Shadows
A Keel Billed Toucan Living Life in Technicolour
Another Colourful Feathery Friend
Sleepy Furball
Another Sleepy Furball
Raccoons Inspecting Their Front Yard
So Many Bunnies
Even More Bunnies
Pretty as a Picture
Someone Needs a Cuddle
Camera-shy Princess
Formation of a New Friendship
After getting acquainted with all the furry friends, we went to Starbucks in the early evening for a drink and quick bite to eat before returning to our apartment.
