Norwegian Star Mexican Riviera/Pacific Ocean Cruise 2006

Another naval patrol boat guarding our ship in Manzanillo.
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On my way to Colima Volcano, we passed by this very American scene. A motorist pulled over for a traffic ticket.
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Gilles, my guide, pulled out vehicle to a stop to give some money to this woman, who was raising funds for a school. It was a very kind gesture, and she seemed pleased.
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Driving through the towns near the volcano, it becomes obvious that this thing dominates the area. It is an active volcano.
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Colima Volcano.
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This truck was taking a crop from the fields, near the Colima Volcano.
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Much of our journey was over roads paved with stones. Without the symmetry of cobblestones, this was a rough road!
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Colima Volcano. The white cloud is primarily steam with some dust and sulphuric compounds.
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Gilles SUV, which began the journey clean, was covered in volcanic dust. It's not enough to see as you stare straight ahead, but it's obviously there.
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More steam from the Colima Volcano. The intesity of the steam plume changed from moment-to-moment.
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Because of its non-solar cycle, the Moon was out for much of the afternoon during our trip. Here, it's seen over a shoulder, flanking the Colima Volcano.
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Gilles took this shot of me with the Colima Volcano behind me.
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