Baja Amigos
By Dan Goy, Baja Amigos RV Caravan Tours
Tomorrow we start our mainland Mexico adventure, something Lisa and I have been longing to do for some time. We are crossing at Pharr, Texas and heading due south past Tampico. We know the sketchiest of our travels will be the next 2 days, however I would trade some anxiety for wondrous sites and experiences anytime.
The past couple of weeks have seen us leave our friends Fred & Rita who are heading to Florida from an RV Park in San Marcos, North East of San Antonio then travelling across the City of San Antonio to the Hidden Valley RV Park on the South West end of town, what a gem. Lots of green space, a stream nearby, birds everywhere and the freeway and railway tracks were so far away you could hardly hear them.
While we were staying at the Hidden Valley RV Park we made several trips into San Antonio. The city was actually easy to get around given the number of perimeter freeways and lateral roads. Really amazing given it is the 7th largest city in the US, almost 2 million people. We walked the downtown core that included the Alamo, River Walk and many other interesting sites. Lots to see as they have preserved many of the historic buildings which adds character to the town. We also took a Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour around the city, we had a great guide who was very entertaining and knowledgeable. One stop was Augie’s BBQ, where we had real Texas BBQ Ribs, dry rub and very tasty, no skimping on the amount either. We picked up the bus and ended at the Mexican Mercado, over 300 shops that included lots of the same old, but also some very elaborate and high end merchandise. Great show and free to boot, as was most of the Alamo experience.
We made arrangements to take Lulu to PETCO for a trim and shampoo in town, disappointed to find out her Canadian Rabies Documentation was not acceptable, US shots only! Good enough to bring the dog into the country, but not for a haircut at PETCO. We took our business elsewhere. We did find a hair salon for Lisa, no passport required, very pleased with the outcome which is not common in California. New Years Eve we were invited to a fire at the neighbours, folks from Ontario. Mike & Kelly Steinfort showed up on Saturday and we headed for Pharr on Monday. When we arrived Roland & Janice were already there, the next day the rest of the gang rolled in. They had been dry camping for nine (9) days, wow. We all had some last minute shopping to do, preparation’s to make and maybe a happy hour or two.
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