After leaving Ixtapa we continued towards the mountains, passing through other small villages and fields where cattle, chickens and roosters were roaming next to or even across the road. We climbed steadily, as we were going from sea level to an altitude of almost a mile, and gained an appreciation for the work involved in constructing the highway through this terrain.
Before the turn off to San Sebastian, we stopped at a magnificent bridge that spans a deep ravine, to enjoy both the view and the delights of the bakery beside the bridge. Panaderia bakery is rustic, with outdoor seating, plants covering arches, and most importantly delicious hot pastries stuffed with mushrooms! After devouring our pastries we ventured out to view the bridge and the ravine, not needing to be told to stay back behind the fence! Eventually we got brave enough to walk across the bridge, again staying well back from the edge. The bridge was built in 2007, spanning 144 metres and is 119 metres high. It feels much, much higher!
After leaving the bridge we made a brief detour to travel part of the old road. Judging from the condition of the dirt road, it must have been a nightmare making the trek up into the mountains before the new highway was built. The final stretch of road into San Sebastian is cobblestone, with 300 year old stone fencing along the edge, now overgrown with plants and vines.
Next stop, a coffee plantation then on to San Sebastian.
Wandering with Wendy 