Creel proved to be a visually stimulating and relaxing place to hang out for a few days. Even better it was laughably good value: 100 pesos for bed, breakfast and a communal dinner with other travellers. Bargain.Exploring the local scenery, by foot and mountain bike, delivered the treasures of the Valleys of the Mushrooms, Monks and Frogs - amazing rock formations that dominate the vista. I could sort of see the first two. But the froggies, not sure.
The town itself it small and charming, if a bit touristy. A trip to the musuem can occupy, erm, fifteen minutes or so. I was intrigued by a famed indigenous game, called Rarajipari, where players have to run 100 miles with a ball balanced on their foot. According to the signs, it is very similar to the English game of cricket. In the evening, dinner usually turned into drinks with a crew of people from around the world, all who could speak pretty good Spanish. One evening a small gang ended up watching a sensational guitar player and lady singer, playing in a coffee shop. Why can't I play guitar like that guy? Beautiful stuff.
Future thought to end: could I have time on return to simultaneously study Spanish, guitar, yoga, cooking and my MBA?
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