Forums > Areas > North Pacific Region

jennifer rose

Jun 12, 2006, 1:15 PM

Post #1 of 4 (1247 views)

Shortcut

Driving Over the Devil's Backbone

Can't Post |

One of the most breathtaking drives I've ever made. And this writer was pretty impressed, too.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/06/09/AR2006060900618.html (registration required)

The Test Drive
A trip can challenge any relationship. It's even harder when you're driving through Mexico with your new girlfriend.

By Dave Wielenga
Special to The Washington Post
Sunday, June 11, 2006; Page P01

Driving to Durango, Mexico, is a marvelous, occasionally treacherous journey from the coastal resort of Mazatlan, and the trek over the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains to this historic high-desert mining city makes a fascinating and spiritually balancing side trip from touristy beaches, restaurants and high-rise hotels.

Rolly

Jun 12, 2006, 2:46 PM

Post #2 of 4 (1236 views)

Shortcut

Re: [jennifer rose] Driving Over the Devil's Backbone

Can't Post | Private Reply

Here is a 3 minute video that gives a small taste of the trip. The odd music was from the driver's CD player. (It is not my video.)

http://video.google.com/...&q=focus+driving

Rolly Pirate

bournemouth

Jun 12, 2006, 3:09 PM

Post #3 of 4 (1231 views)

Shortcut

Re: [Rolly] Driving Over the Devil's Backbone

Can't Post | Private Reply

Cute video but where were all the trucks, buses and autos that we encountered on that trip? We stopped at the lookout point where the video ends, along with a lot of other people, and suddenly we could hear a large truck grinding down the hill - everyone scattered, rushing to their vehicles, to get on the road before the truck came down. A spectacular drive indeed.

Marlene / Moderator

Jun 12, 2006, 6:56 PM

Post #4 of 4 (1218 views)

Shortcut

Re: [bournemouth] Driving Over the Devil's Backbone

Can't Post | Private Reply

And to think this spectacular journey takes just 40 minutes by airplane (at an outrageous price!)