tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post2484472115889462482..comments2024-01-26T07:38:12.681-08:00Comments on a life made simple: SOUTH TO THE BORDERTeresa Johannesma Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04452415576469118219noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-36194740467421802502012-11-29T10:42:47.273-08:002012-11-29T10:42:47.273-08:00Thanks for the input Teresa, your right, just need...Thanks for the input Teresa, your right, just need to be very aware of everything around you and your right about the border towns; Monterrey & Guadalajara were the only non-tourist destination visits...the rest have been beach going resort cities. <br /><br />I love the people of Mexico, for the most part they are very warm people wanting to help. The bus drivers on the hand are real peels, you will find out soon enough in your camper van (have you named the van, surely it deserves a name, eh?).<br /><br />Nancy has just updated her passport, but we're still waiting for it. I'll look at the links you mentioned on insurance and I've started to read Kevin & Ruth's blog, thanks to you. <br /><br />Yes, Cassia should love the iguanas they will amaze and amuse her. I'm truly thankful they are vegan : & not like their cousin the crocodile. Don't forget they live in Mexican waters, very tasty I hear :) Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06491746766872664792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-80356161633189863652012-11-28T20:54:03.543-08:002012-11-28T20:54:03.543-08:00True - Mexico travel is different - but then trave...True - Mexico travel is different - but then traveling anywhere in the world these days is different then it was - right?! I don't know - you hear a lot of stuff about Mexico but so far we've encountered no issues. We follow many travel blogs of other's RVing in Mexico with no issues either. Two men were just shot dead in Burnaby up in BC where we live......<br /><br />Don't let the media keep you away ..... <br /><br />A great resource for you is On the Road in Mexico http://www.ontheroadin.com and the corresponding facebook page. The fb page is great because people write in daily with questions/concerns and notices. On the Road also has a link for insurance that you can buy on line. <br /><br />Hopefully you will get further than Monterrey one day - the trouble spots in Mexico seem to be closest to the border. Also check out Travel with Kevin and Ruth - they have traveled extensively through Mexico and are a great resource as well. http://www.travelwithkevinandruth.com<br /><br />I haven't used STEP and haven't heard of anyone else using it either. <br /><br />Oh - won't giant iguanas be fun for Cassia!<br />Teresa Johannesma Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452415576469118219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-4947342396103239032012-11-28T20:45:53.126-08:002012-11-28T20:45:53.126-08:00Hi Sam! Thanks for writing! I visited you site.......Hi Sam! Thanks for writing! I visited you site....<br /><br />We are definitely thinking about Hacienda Contreras - we will be up that way since we would like to visit the hot springs and water park at Villa Corona.<br /><br />Looking forward to your future travels and joining all of us down here in Mexico next winter!<br /><br />Teresa Johannesma Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452415576469118219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-39850442787868621962012-11-28T20:43:50.496-08:002012-11-28T20:43:50.496-08:00Thanks!Thanks!Teresa Johannesma Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452415576469118219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-23695750058185085122012-11-28T12:25:34.854-08:002012-11-28T12:25:34.854-08:00Hoping Mexico's port of entry patrol treat you...Hoping Mexico's port of entry patrol treat you better than the US Patrol port of entry :)<br /><br />The last time we traveled from Houston to Laredo to Monterrey, we had a great time (5 day trip 2002). This is 2012 and things are very different with USA to Mexico travel. Were very hesitant about Mexico travel due to safety concerns and all we hear and read in the media.<br /><br />http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_970.html <br /><br />Does anyone use the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) and does it actually work? <br />The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service provided by the U.S. Government to U.S. citizens who are traveling to, or living in, a foreign country. <br /><br />We're hoping to reacquaint with Monterrey in the next few months; no RV travel, just a road trip with hotels and maybe some B&B's. <br /><br />We rented a car last time on the USA side and had no issues, but to take the Sorento across might be better!? Any recommendations for best place to buy online vehicle insurance, US to Mexico?<br /><br />Have a fantastic trip in Mexico and don't run over any Giant Iguanas :)<br /><br />Brian & Nancy (Austin, TX)Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06491746766872664792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-66003947437731542392012-11-28T06:42:07.856-08:002012-11-28T06:42:07.856-08:00Have a great trip hope you stop at Hacienda Contre...Have a great trip hope you stop at Hacienda Contreras to visit Kevin & Ruth, They are friends of Donna and Mine and have visited our home in Mo. twice. We have to wait Until my wife Donna retires in the Spring before we set out on a journey. hoping for next winter in Mexico.Have a great journey and be safe out there. Sam & Donna....Sam&Donna Weibelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01405315775347233295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-70525778215425890732012-11-28T05:14:24.801-08:002012-11-28T05:14:24.801-08:00Looking forward to the next few updates!Looking forward to the next few updates!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-81358047064525525322012-11-28T04:42:46.817-08:002012-11-28T04:42:46.817-08:00Enjoy Mexico it is awesome and travel safely.Enjoy Mexico it is awesome and travel safely.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.com