We arrived here tonight. This place is the most bizzare yet. If you spun me around three times i would believe i was in the valley. Complete with super corporate mega-chains and prices larger the Tucson.
Tag: mexico
Guaymas
We originally passed right through Guaymas. Supposedly one of the principle seaports in Mexico. We drove through town trying to find the lovely shorelines and resorts we had read about. We had to turn completely around and drive back in to find it. Eventually we found a shoreline and some very vulgar local punks. They started as a great way for me to practice my spanish. Eventually it digressed to sexual innuendo and panhandling. On the whole, not the experience i hoped for. I don’t recommend.
Hermosillo
We arrived in Hermosillo in the afternoon. According to the guides this town was famous for it’s cathedral. That was certainly on our itinerary, but first, food. We found an amazing fruit and sandwich place. A delicious chicken baguette with fruit and even a coffee for kira. Not cheep by mexican standards, but awesome in every other respect. The cathedral was lovely. It had some very graphic depictions of Jesus and some beautiful chandeliers.
We also discovered a museum about the local native people. Though we only barely made it before they closed, they were very nice and gave us a private tour. They even gave us a taste of native mesquite medicine made from the sap. There was even a school there on a field trip. Some huts and some amazing murals. Enjoy the pictures, there are more in my photo archive page.
Making Friends
We were wondering around the hills of Nogales when we found some locals barbecuing in their front yard. The Gonzales’ were kind enough to offer us some of what they were cooking. Not to mention a few beers. We became fast friends. I was able to communicate with the children through a combination of my spanish, their english and of course, pantomime. Eric talked politics while I entertained with a few card tricks. I even taught some tricks to the kids, they are all very bright and figured out one or two on their own.
Mexican Hot Dog
Still in Nogales, we were hungry late at night. So we stopped at a hot dog stand. Similar to most American hot dog stands, only better. For starters they have dogs wrapped in bacon and grilled onions. They also have a wide assortment of garnish. From guacamole to mushrooms. Cotilla cheese to salsa. It ruled. Give it a go next time you are in town. American hot dog stands, take note.
Nogales
A Night on the Town
Guacamole plus margaritas and some other frosty treats equals a great evening. We even caught a film. The spanish subtitles help me learn. We found ourselves a hotel for the evening and an ATM (mexican ATMs make me feel rich). Some of the streets here are god awful. One mexican driver accidentally drove into some kind of drainage cliff in the middle of the street. (photo of hole) He looked over at us for help. Help to lift his car out of the ditch. I was wondering how many people it would take to actually lift the front of this car out of the ditch. Three. Lets hope we earned some karma points for the mechanic tomorrow.
Entering Mexico
We finally arrived in Mexico at about 5pm Friday. After acquiring our visas and some gas we continued on into Nogales. (I made a few friends at the filling station)
