Day 2 had us visiting Mexico. The small town of Boquillas is across the Rio Grande River, which you can basically walk across if you wish. There is an official immigration station there, so whether you walk, take a boat, or swim, you've still got to do the official entry into each country. The subject here is named Diamante (Spanish for Diamond) in front of this picturesque authentic Mexican bar.
I cannot imagine what the reaction is when you all pull into these small towns and double their population. They must rub their hand with glee at the money about to flow. Well the bars anyway.
Now this is the sort of image I expected to see from the trip Ron, full of character, colour and detail, must agree with Terry @terryliv can see the locals looking at all those expensive bikes and thinking those rich folks will send lots of money here if we ply them with drink, lol:)
@aglennc Thanks Anita, I was looking for something that would typify the Mexican experience, and when I say this I knew I had to have it for my photo for this day. It doesn't get much more Mexican than this!
@tigerdreamer Thanks Karen - yes, it promised to be most interesting. Something always happens or some great sights are discovered. Happy to share them with the good folks of 365.
@Weezilou I love that the tablet is your tool now. :-) I'm in a similar boat. With limited access and time, posting is about all I can do - with a few responses thrown in here and there.
@terryliv@pcoulson Thanks for your comments, gents. The locals definitely depend on the gringos coming over to spend their money. There's a charge for taking the boat across the river (though one could easily walk - and in fact the guy "piloting" our boat did just that), there's a charge for taking a horse or a donkey or ride in the back of a pickup truck from the riverside to town (only about 1 km), and there are all manner of "crafts" sold along the way, many of them pushed by aggressive young kids. Then, of course, there are a few bars and restaurants that are only too happy to serve up some authentic enchiladas and tamales. Everything, and I mean everything, is priced only in U.S. dollars. Yep, they love the rich bikers!
@marnies Thanks so much Marnie. The setting was just begging for a photo. In fact, as soon as I took the shot, the owner of the horse came out and introduced me to his horse, obviously a very proud owner!
@louannwarren Wow, that's very interesting Lou Ann! Nice to see that some things remain unchanged. I did not experience cabrita - sadly. Actually, I don't know what that is. Is it a beer?
@tunia Ha, if fact it was much more time consuming and laborious to make our return to the U.S. It's not easy these days - especially when you look like we do. ;-)
@maggiemae It was hot and thirst of sure Maggie! And you can be assured of a wonderful selection of cold beers of many kinds. Delicious and refreshing margaritas too! Thanks for stopping by!
Ron I used to follow you under another profile and seemed to have lost you when I had to change recently. Are you on FB as I have a few questions I'd like to ask as I am likely to be visiting Mexico soon...!
@islambad I am on FB. Look for me as Ron Cushing. My avatar shows me in a yellow Devo looking outfit (long story). I'll try to answer what I can in regard to Mexico. What was your old profile?
May 10th, 2017
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