To celebrate our milestone of 100 Photo Walks, we organized a special photography trip to the volcano Nevado de Toluca. The weather couldn't have been better, providing us with spectacular shots and an unforgettable experience.Also known by its indigenous name of "Xinantecatl" (the Naked Man), this volcano is the fourth highest mountain in Mexico at 4680m high and has two lakes in its crater, the Moon Lake and the Sun Lake. Long ago this was the site of ceremonies and rituals.We left Mexico City at 7.30 am and drove 2 hours to the Nevado de Toluca Natural Park. From there we made our way up an unpaved road to the top car park, and dressed in warm clothes and sturdy boots, hiked up to the rim of the crater and then walked around the two lakes there, the Moon Lake and Sun Lake. It was a great opportunity to do some landscape and nature photography and also practise using a tripod.To wrap up the day, we had "sopa de hongos" and "quesadillas" at a simple eating place at the bottom of the mountain before returning to Mexico City.
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