The “Freeways” of Mexico are anything but free. Yes, there are free roads, but they are generally twisty, two-lane and frequently not too safe. In Mexico, what we think of as freeways are actually toll (or cuota – pronounced “quota”) roads. They are not cheap, but they are multi-laned, divided, well-maintained and generally safe, although this trip presented one unique potential danger not often found in the U.S. unless you happen to live in the northwest.
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Driving along the Carretera to the beach. Colima Volcano is front and center.
Then I noticed the huge sign posted by the federal police telling me to drive with caution. I wondered why.
After I drove past the volcano, I glanced into my rear vision mirror and saw the volcano venting.
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lifelessons - a blog by Judy Dykstra-Brown 
Even in the U.S., Freeways are, as often as not, toll roads. I think the free probably means “once you pay the toll, you are free to drive quickly to the next booth and pay again.”
Not every road has its own volcano, of course. That’s a definite bonus. Depending on lava flow and wind direction, of course.
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Ha… Went to your site to get your url so I could nominate you for the nature challenge and shoot… Cee had already nominated you. Okay. Next!
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The mountains look so surreal in that first picture.
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I remember your volcanic drive from last year. Great photos Judy. 😀
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Yes.. Like a tasty meal, photos sometimes repeat themselves.
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Congratulations! I have chosen this post to be featured on Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge.
I sure hope you have a great week. 😀
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