This is the geological formation known as God’s Bridge. It’s on the dirt road between Rayones and Galeana. If you’ve never stopped, it’s worth a visit.
Tag Archives: Galeana
Galeana has a new restaurant
The La Bonita restaurant has opened across the street from the famous (but now closed) El General restaurant. We ate here during our Labor Day ride and the food is good. It’s a pretty fancy place for Galeana. I hope … Continue reading →
Winning hearts and minds
While enjoying a cold Coke outside a small store in Mainero, Mexico, this older fellow asked me if I would buy him one too. So I did. … Continue reading →
Don’t even think about it
I know this is a dirt road. A one-lane dirt road. But, still, this is a no passing zone. Sometimes, you see some odd things in Mexico. 🙂 … Continue reading →
Here’s how you do it
Ken says, “Lean right, turn your handlebars left, feather the front brake with one finger, kick your leg out, and go for it.” And he’s right. … Continue reading →
Galeana has a new sign
The high road to Rayones
The paved road to Rayones is both twisty and scenic. If you’ve never ridden it, I suggest adding it to your bucket list. 🙂 … Continue reading →
I really shouldn’t drink tequila with JT
There’s no two ways around it – I’m a lightweight. … Continue reading →
Car Wash
The next time you are in Galeana, Mexico and need a car wash, this is your place. Brilliant! … Continue reading →
The long road home
On the last morning of this trip, JT and I enjoyed one last twisty road before exiting the mountains and making our way across the coastal plains back to Texas. This is the view looking east along Hwy 58 as … Continue reading →
Hotel Esmeralda
Once back on the main road to Galeana we had a decision to make – where to next? We wanted to see if we could find a way south from General Zaragoza to Marcel. One of our Mexico maps showed … Continue reading →
Uh oh – a locked gate
A mere half mile from pavement we encountered a locked gate. This was a public road but one of the locals had placed a lock on this gate – probably due to the wash out we had encountered earlier. With … Continue reading →
Just great riding
The road turned west and headed through a large valley toward the pavement we knew lay ahead. In the meantime, the riding was wonderful. What a great road! I was happy JT discovered it and glad we were able to … Continue reading →
Where did it go?
After passing through the gate, we discovered one reason why this road isn’t being used anymore – there isn’t a road. Rains had completely washed it away, as can be seen in the picture above. That big arroyo is where … Continue reading →
No lock
The further we went the more the road deteriorated. Eventually it became a two track and in a few areas a single track. We encountered a gate, not locked, but obviously not being used. There were no vehicle tracks or … Continue reading →