Thursday, 26 March 2009

Check out the Scary Border Crossing - March '09 Sonoyta Mexico

KimJBarber@kjbsite.com
Kim Barber

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Several days ago I needed to drive up to the border from Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point Mexico. It was a Wednesday morning, I'm female and I was alone. To get from Penasco to the border, it's necessary to drive through a sparsely populated stretch of about 60 miles.

Well I made it in one piece and without mishap. I wish I could have gotten a better shot, but I was trying to be discreet. These are the Mexcian border guards, and they're pretty much waving most of the cars through. Indeed, about an hour later, when I crossed back, they waved me through too. The atmosphere was casual and relaxed and the waves were friendly.

I've made this drive alone about 20 times. I've never had a frightening encounter enroute, nor do I know of anyone who has. The reports of violence have been greatly exagerated. There are pockets of violence, much as in many other countries, including the United States.

As a result of this negative publicity, and the weak economy, there are "Smokin' Deals" to be had. Check us out!

Mexican side

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