Tuesday, September 28, 2010

We are finally in Mexico!!

We turned in our rental car on Sunday and the driver from the Hotel Coral, Joel (actually pronounced Hoyel), met us at the Alamo car rental offices. I'm so glad we decided not to take the rental car to Mexico...the line of cars at the border was miles long! He has a special pass, so can avoid the long lines. I asked SO many questions about everything and he graciously answered all of them! It is strange (to say the least) to pull up at the border and see armed military with their guns out and watching you like hawks. There are also different checkpoints where you encounter military men with their guns out. Joel told us that they are, of course, checking for large amounts of money coming into the country and drugs going out of the country. Mexico is quite a study in contrasts...there are huge, gorgeous houses built along the ocean and then shacks next to them. Joel asked if we wanted to eat somewhere with a view or somewhere with great food...we chose great food! He took us to a cafe where we had grilled lobster, rice, beans, homemade tortillas and lemonade. It was wonderful! All locals eating there, so you knew it would be great food! People here are so friendly...everyone asks where we are from, about our families and are more than willing to help us learn words in Spanish. Our hotel is awesome..all the rooms have an ocean view. We have a three room suite...the bathroom is bigger than kitchen at home!! Yesterday, I sat outside on our balcony and read and enjoyed the scenery. It was in the nineties, but a cooling front is here now, so I will venture out today. I can't really walk far, because there are no sidewalks and you can't really walk in the streets because of the cars. The main part of town is about five miles away. Last night we ate at the Pueblo Cafe and I had chicken with mole (a sauce made with chilies and chocolate, among other tasty things!) and it was the best mole I have ever had...honestly! I will post a link to our Picassa web photo album tonight...actually, I will ask Brother Sacker to help! I love Mexico!

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  1. I'm reading your blog about Mexico and enjoying every post! :0) Kimberly Bundy

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