Sep 30, 2009 - Palomas, Mexico

Palomas, Mexico, is less than 30 minutes from Deming and easy to get to. ... Although there are beggars on the street in Palomas they were not as aggressive or populace as I’ve seen in Tijuana and Nogales. ... Palomas does have a really fun store (appropriately named) - “The Pink Store and Restaurant”. ... The Pink Store has some very nice wares and is a great place to explore if in Palomas. ...

Mar 19, 2008 - Juarez, Mexico

We were warned by many that traveling into Juarez, Mexico was very dangerous.We were warned by many that traveling into Juarez, Mexico was very dangerous....

Feb 20, 2008 - Final Day at the Copper Canyon

On our last day, Edgar was back as our guide.On our last day, Edgar was back as our guide....

Feb 19, 2008 - Exploring The Copper Canyonsl

After a delicious breakfast of real Spanish omelet, we embarked on our group tour of Creel and treasures unknown. ... We watched for a while, said hello (Carol was still trying to be an extra), looked around and then were off to see the artisans near the train station in Creel. ... I fell in love with one young woman whose work was outstanding.After a delicious breakfast of real Spanish omelet, we embarked on our group tour of Creel and treasures unknown. ... We watched for a while, said hello (Carol was still trying to be an extra), looked around and then were off to see the artisans near the train station in Creel. ... I fell in love with one young woman whose work was outstanding....

Feb 6, 2008 - Copper Canyon Tour - Day 1

Because Bill Trimble, the campground owner, was away on a trip to the state capital yesterday, we were uncertain about our Copper Canyon plans today. Victor told us that the four of us would be joining him for a tour of Creel and other canyon spots tomorrow. ...

Jan 23, 2008 - Juavez, Mexico by Trolley

We made it over to Mexico.We made it over to Mexico....

Jan 18, 2008 - The Mountains of Chihuahua

We spent a quiet evening in Presidio, then got up early, got my vehicle registration printed from the DMV, and we were ready to cross the border (again). I guess that's what they do up here! We only had one military stop, just before the national park (Parque Nacional Basaseachic). ... Then we drove into the park, where we wanted to see the Basaseachic waterfall-- the tallest in Mexico at 1,023 feet. ... We were the ONLY people in the park!! Apparently Mexicans don't do parks in the winter.We spent a quiet evening in Presidio, then got up early, got my vehicle registration printed from the DMV, and we were ready to cross the border (again). I guess that's what they do up here! We only had one military stop, just before the national park (Parque Nacional Basaseachic). ... Then we drove into the park, where we wanted to see the Basaseachic waterfall-- the tallest in Mexico at 1,023 feet. ... We were the ONLY people in the park!! Apparently Mexicans don't do parks in the winter....

Jan 14, 2008 - El Paso

Today we are going to walk into Mexico. The town of Juarez is right across the border, with a population of about 1. ... 8 million! According to Connor they have several Walmarts there, even though we see lots of cars with Mexican plates shopping here.Today we are going to walk into Mexico. The town of Juarez is right across the border, with a population of about 1. ... 8 million! According to Connor they have several Walmarts there, even though we see lots of cars with Mexican plates shopping here....

Jan 4, 2008 - Chihuahua, Chihuahua

30 am on the 20th of July of 1923 in Hidalgo de Parral, Chihuahua state. ... The Casa Villa in Chihuahua (city) was where he lived when he was Governor of Chihuahua State in 1913 and 1914 and it is now dedicated to telling his story (and does so in such hapless English that it often makes you smile). ... Porfirio Diaz had been dictator of Mexico for 30 years, murder of political opponents and corruption were rampant and the plight of the Mexican population exploited by harsh capitalist practices sparked a revolution which saw Pancho Villa quickly rise through the ranks and became the commander of the revolutionary troops of Chihuahua. ... That was an important position because Chihuahua was the biggest state in Mexico, bordering the US, that in the beginning supported the revolution, and it was a rich mining state. ... From the air Chihuahua looks like the sprawling city of 1. ...

Mar 17, 2007 - Carlsbad to Big Bend

On the way to Big Bend NP we passed some spectacular countryside and stopped off in a very interesting small town called Marfa.On the way to Big Bend NP we passed some spectacular countryside and stopped off in a very interesting small town called Marfa....

Feb 15, 2007 - Batopilas - a trip back in time - on a very windy road

The road down to Batopilas was an experience. ... We arrived at our hotel in Batopilas, safe and sound, but beat up from the bumpy road. ... We walked to the square and next to the church met a lady from the US who ran a shop there who had been in Batopilas for 16 years. ... On Friday night we ate at a place well known in Batopilas, Don Amicos. ...

Feb 14, 2007 - Train to Creel and Sierra Lodge

Up early in the morning to catch a cab to the train station.Up early in the morning to catch a cab to the train station....