Where We Went: " Mexico in February isn't at all like the Pacific Northwest in February," Captain Obvious.

The beautiful CASONA is where we stayed for 4 days. This is the latest project our brother Steve was responsible for at the Patron Tequila factory in Atoetonilco, Jalisco, Mexico

Every night Mariachi Moya came and blew the lights out! They were the best singers and entertainers.

People come here as guests of Patron. This company prides itself in taking care of it's employees and the environment. Everything is done by hand. It could be completely automated, but they want to employ and support as many workers as they can.

It was wonderful to come together as siblings, otherwise known as "PEEPS". After our terrible January, losing two family members, we got to be together and help cheer each other up. Like only family can do. From left to right, Annie, Mary, Ruthie and Steve. We all put our names, along with other visitors, on a special tree of life.

A special drink, costing around $7,500.00. It's mostly from the bottle which is Lalique from France.

Bryan, Gwen, Mark and Doug- our best halves.

Steve gave us a tour of the factory. These are the hand cut and stacked agave 'pinas' after steam cooking.

Barrels and barrels of tequila are stacked and aged for special blends.

A sweet chapel on the grounds of the factory.

The town of Atotonilco, high in the state of Jalisco. There are only 5 places which can legally grow agave for tequila.

Steve arranged for all to have a Razor to ride to the Morales Ranch. He even had a doctor and security ride with us. Just in case any of us 'young kids' had any problems.

The razor ride went through little towns and back roads. We got to see real Mexico, which is so beautiful.

Ruthie and Steve at the Morales Ranch. They fed us the most wonderful food and gave us our own private rodeo. Is it any wonder we all got a little depressed when we got home. Steve really spoiled us!