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Mar 21, 2009 - Two full days of driving

After almost 600 miles and two days of driving we arrived at the border crossing in Reynosa. ... Anxious to get across the border, we ended up spending almost 2 hours in the crossing process (seriously delaying happy hour).After almost 600 miles and two days of driving we arrived at the border crossing in Reynosa. ... Anxious to get across the border, we ended up spending almost 2 hours in the crossing process (seriously delaying happy hour)....

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Feb 7, 2009 - Still heading south

Time of Departure - 0900 Time of Arrival - 1230ish Total distance traveled - 119 miles Travel related expenses - $0 Weather - low 80’s with a bit of a breeze and low humidity Destination - 20 miles north of Tampico, Tamaulipas Campground information - Country Express Hotel - dry camping in back parking lot
I think the entire group was back in their respective coaches and asleep by 10pm - it had been a long and exhausting day. ... It is actually a pretty slick system which has us wondering why we don’t do the same thing at home?… We made it through town and then headed south following the signs to Tampico. ... The roadways were mostly two lanes and Ken felt like a real ‘Mexican citizen’ when he got to pass his first car - that turning a 2 lane road into a 3 lane road is also a pretty nifty idea but I doubt it would ever work in the states! After a pretty uneventful drive we arrived at our next ‘campground’, which is actually a parking lot behind a small (and very nicely maintained) hotel.
Time of Departure - 0900 Time of Arrival - 1230ish Total distance traveled - 119 miles Travel related expenses - $0 Weather - low 80’s with a bit of a breeze and low humidity Destination - 20 miles north of Tampico, Tamaulipas Campground information - Country Express Hotel - dry camping in back parking lot
I think the entire group was back in their respective coaches and asleep by 10pm - it had been a long and exhausting day. ... It is actually a pretty slick system which has us wondering why we don’t do the same thing at home?… We made it through town and then headed south following the signs to Tampico. ... The roadways were mostly two lanes and Ken felt like a real ‘Mexican citizen’ when he got to pass his first car - that turning a 2 lane road into a 3 lane road is also a pretty nifty idea but I doubt it would ever work in the states! After a pretty uneventful drive we arrived at our next ‘campground’, which is actually a parking lot behind a small (and very nicely maintained) hotel....

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Feb 6, 2009 - It looks like Texas!!

Time of departure - 0700 / Time of arrival - 1600ish (that’s 4 pm for you non-military folks) Total miles drive - 235 Odometer - 24,681 Travel related expenses - $14 for toll bridge into Mexico from Texas ( charged by the USA) Weather - very windy with highs in the Mid 80’s
Destination - Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas Campground & amenities - Victoria RV Park, 15 amp and water
We were up at 0530 this morning and took one last long shower - this should be our last campground with full hookups for awhile. ... Our group lined up along the park exit road and we headed out promptly at 0700.
Time of departure - 0700 / Time of arrival - 1600ish (that’s 4 pm for you non-military folks) Total miles drive - 235 Odometer - 24,681 Travel related expenses - $14 for toll bridge into Mexico from Texas ( charged by the USA) Weather - very windy with highs in the Mid 80’s
Destination - Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas Campground & amenities - Victoria RV Park, 15 amp and water
We were up at 0530 this morning and took one last long shower - this should be our last campground with full hookups for awhile. ... Our group lined up along the park exit road and we headed out promptly at 0700....

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Feb 2, 2009 - Feb. 2 - Depart the US

Feb. Lots of toll roads, and the Mexican drivers pass on double yellow lines - adds a little excitement to traveling! Spent the night in the parking lot of Country Express Hotel at Altamira. ... Great little restaurant next door.Feb. Lots of toll roads, and the Mexican drivers pass on double yellow lines - adds a little excitement to traveling! Spent the night in the parking lot of Country Express Hotel at Altamira. ... Great little restaurant next door....

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Jan 26, 2009 - Getting Into It

This was a more leisurely day.This was a more leisurely day....

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Jan 25, 2009 - Into Mexico

We set the alarm for 6:15 am, as our start into Mexico was to roll out at 7:30. The trip south was about 220 miles, and we arrived in Ciudad Victoria about 3 pm, after lunch on the road. ... No one got overly lost, and beer was soon opened.We set the alarm for 6:15 am, as our start into Mexico was to roll out at 7:30. The trip south was about 220 miles, and we arrived in Ciudad Victoria about 3 pm, after lunch on the road. ... No one got overly lost, and beer was soon opened....

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Jan 24, 2009 - Nuveo Progreso, Mexico

Written from Alamo Palms RV Park, Alamo, TX.Written from Alamo Palms RV Park, Alamo, TX....

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Jan 12, 2009 - Old Guerrero, Mexico Trip

Our next stop was Old Guerrero, Mexico. ... Old Guerrero City or Antigua Guerrero was located on the original banks of the Rio Grande. ... The new Guerrero was moved south to its current location on the current shoreline of Falcon Lake. ...

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Jan 12, 2009 - Falcon Dam

Today we got up before the crack of dawn to take a bus tour with other friends from Winter Ranch. So, trying not to be too early, we arrived a half hour before we were to start and were about at the end of the line so we sat close to the back! We made our way through the border station in Reynosa and had breakfast at the El Campanari Restaurant. ... I took a picture of breakfast - tacos with some sort of mystery meat and some sort of Mexican rolls that we see all over.Today we got up before the crack of dawn to take a bus tour with other friends from Winter Ranch. So, trying not to be too early, we arrived a half hour before we were to start and were about at the end of the line so we sat close to the back! We made our way through the border station in Reynosa and had breakfast at the El Campanari Restaurant. ... I took a picture of breakfast - tacos with some sort of mystery meat and some sort of Mexican rolls that we see all over....

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Our 2009 Travels

Nov 19, 2008 - Barra Del Tordo, Mexico

Wednesday November 19…10:00pm We were up by 7am, and went for a walk.Wednesday November 19…10:00pm We were up by 7am, and went for a walk....

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Nov 18, 2008 - Nuevo Progreso, Mexico

Tuesday November 18…10:15pm We had set the alarm for 6:20am in order to be ready to head across the border at 7:30am.Tuesday November 18…10:15pm We had set the alarm for 6:20am in order to be ready to head across the border at 7:30am....

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Jul 8, 2008 - Tampico

I'll never forget this city.I'll never forget this city....

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