Our time is Texas is wrapping up. So a trip to Progreso is in order since this is the main experience Winter Texans have with Mexico. We went with Tom and Lolly and just looked around.
A view of the Rio Grande river. Not very wide at this point but a potent political symbol.
Where are we?
The border crossing when one wants to use a car. Most of us park on the US side and walk across.
There are no checks of any kind going into Mexico here in Progreso. Crossing back to the USA is a different matter.
Many dentists and pharmacies, perhaps in the hundreds, offer their services and products to Winter Texans.
The sidewalks are crowded with products and vendors on both sides.
Puppies for sale.
Shops rich with color.
A tortilla factory.
A coffee and roll after shopping for a while.
We had lunch at a restaurant that Al first visited with his parents in 1985 when they lived each winter in Texas. The restaurant still serves a good meal.
Finally, a salute to Oscar and Aralie who were our friends and chauffeurs to Mexico when we were language students in 2000.
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