jdtrotter
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No doubt about it, Mexico has its corruption problems, its crime problems, growing drug cartel problems, rip-off schemes, on and on--different in many ways from the US or Canada, but the same in many ways. It is also about fishing, beautiful places, and out of the way places---just like the US and Canada.
But to us, this is what Mexico is really is all about.
Our home is in a small fishing village in Baja. Not much money there, but lots of heart and a dream. A couple of families started a Mountain Bike Team---part of a league in our municipality. We now have uniforms and some real strong competitors.
This young man, five year old Valentin came in last in a race in August, but this time he came in first with our coach, Aurelio and his wife, Lupita, running the last part of the course with him.
So when you are RVing in Mexico, we simply suggest that one gets away from the RV parks, big cities, and gringo enclaves---find the small villages and enjoy what is happening there
Diane
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Maplewood
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Great story, thanks!
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old guy
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I don't know about this, one little place in all of Mexico? Does this mean you have to drive through all the crime stuff and corruption places to get to the land of Oz? I just have a lot of trouble trying to see why people want to go to Mexico. Can any one enlighten me on this? I'll probably get black balled for this but I just can't see it.
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Luke Porter
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States I have spent the night in my current rig, bought three years ago.
Have RV'ed through 49 states and been in all 50, just short of my half-century.
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jdtrotter
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old guy wrote:I don't know about this, one little place in all of Mexico? Does this mean you have to drive through all the crime stuff and corruption places to get to the land of Oz? I just have a lot of trouble trying to see why people want to go to Mexico. Can any one enlighten me on this? I'll probably get black balled for this but I just can't see it.
It's the people, not just the ones in this little pueblo. That picture and story is just one example. But that is only how we feel---
It really is not important for anyone else to understand why someone wants to visit and or live in Mexico. IMHO, the worst thing one can do is try to convince others to travel to a certain spot---it is a set up for disaster. Expectations have a way of becoming reality.
Some people we meet who do RV or live in Mexico tend to stay in gringo enclaves and seldom interact with the Mexican people. IMHO, they are missing lots of wonderful things.
Oregon is a beautiful state so there are lots of places for you to travel without going to Mexico.
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qtla9111
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Great picture Diane and worth a thousands words in reference to family, unity, and the many things that make us all different.
We just returned from a two week trip through Queretaro, Hidalgo and San Luis Potosi. Everywhere we went, people did their best to accomodate us, make us feel at home and to show us their country (not to mention twice getting a travel trailer out places it should have never been). Never saw a negative as we shyed away from large cities and their problems. I guess I'll have to get off my duff this weekend and post my pictures. (I know you all are thinking "more goofy pictures"  ).
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moisheh
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Nice pics and story Diane!! Unfortunately most RV'rs tend to do as you described. They live in a ghetto and do not interact with anyone other than vendors and Waiters. Too bad as they are missing out on a great experience. Following is a true story of how some people can be xenophobic: About 12 years ago the Aduana started a program where you could get a 15 year permit for a travel trailer or boat. If your unit was already in Mexico you had to go to the nearest Aduana office and provide proof of ownership to get the permit. There was a lot of people in Kino who wanted the permit but you had to go to Guaymas. None of these people spoke any Spanish and I was asked to accompany them and help with the translation. While in the Aduana office a young Mexican entered with a handfull of applications. Maybe 20 or more. All the applicants were from San Carlos. He spoke excellent English and I asked him why the people did not bring their own papers. His response was that many of the San Carlos crowd did not go to Guaymas other than going to the Supermarket. He told me they were afraid?????? Afraid of what?? I could not understand why anyone would live in Mexico and be afraid to vist Guaymas. This is not some stinky border city. A safe industrial port. Obviously things have changed since then but I think that attitude remains. What a shame!!
Chris: Your photo are never goofy!!
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jdtrotter
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moisheh wrote:Nice pics and story Diane!! Unfortunately most RV'rs tend to do as you described. They live in a ghetto and do not interact with anyone other than vendors and Waiters. Too bad as they are missing out on a great experience. Following is a true story of how some people can be xenophobic: About 12 years ago the Aduana started a program where you could get a 15 year permit for a travel trailer or boat. If your unit was already in Mexico you had to go to the nearest Aduana office and provide proof of ownership to get the permit. There was a lot of people in Kino who wanted the permit but you had to go to Guaymas. None of these people spoke any Spanish and I was asked to accompany them and help with the translation. While in the Aduana office a young Mexican entered with a handfull of applications. Maybe 20 or more. All the applicants were from San Carlos. He spoke excellent English and I asked him why the people did not bring their own papers. His response was that many of the San Carlos crowd did not go to Guaymas other than going to the Supermarket. He told me they were afraid?????? Afraid of what?? I could not understand why anyone would live in Mexico and be afraid to vist Guaymas. This is not some stinky border city. A safe industrial port. Obviously things have changed since then but I think that attitude remains. What a shame!!
Chris: Your photo are never goofy!!
Moisheh
Your story has a silver linning, however. It gave that young man a job. I hope he was paid well. 
Diane
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tupapi77
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Oldguy, I wrote a long reply to your comments but I decided not to post it, is not worth the effort, just stay away from the corruption in Mexico and the horrible crimes and people, nothing to see there (they like to eat gringos for dinner)
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donn0128
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Sad really, I have traveled and worked in Mexico a few times and I personally have found that the people are friendly, courteous and helpful. Always ready to learn new skills and happy to help you out. But then again in 30+ years of traveling on business all over the USA/CanadA/Mexico, and Europe I found out that attitude plays a big role in how you are treated by others. Except when it comes time to travel to CanadA for work.
Donn
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