Blogs from Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico, North America - page 2

Hello All, Were settled in a nice hotel in Chihuahua, named after the dog or vica versa. We've had a long couple of days. We brought our bikes into Edge Kawasaki yesterday for a tune up and and service. We were taken care of very well by George the "Flying Taco". "The Flying Taco" gave us some great complimentry shirts and swag, as well as some very good deals. Thanks Edge Kawasaki in El Paso, a good experience all around. We then lightly planned our route for the morning, not without a final stop at Wal Mart of course to get some last minute items. We made our way towards the border and were funnelled into a "soft" border crossing somewhat unprepared. There were no border gaurds, just a bunch of soldiers sitting around waving people ... read more

This morning was the first sleep-in for a week. It has been go-go-go! We were wakened to the sweet sounds of Mexican television on maximum volume and the clack-clack-clack of the air-conditioner. This is the first night of hotels that are actually in our budget--a little below the standard of the New York-New York in Vegas. But it was so wonderful last night when I put out the light and in the total darkness of the window being located about 30cms from the building next door, the ceiling lit up with glow-in-the-dark stars. It was like being out on the mesa, asleep in a swag with the countryside surrounding you, the soothing sounds of sirens and the locals partying the Saturday night away. I know--why wasnt I partying like all the others? To tell you the ... read more

I am the proud owner of a pair of red armadillo leather cowboy boots! I'm going to post them to Libby on Monday. Hopefully they'll get there. I'm staying at a hostel opposite the train station. There are only two dorm rooms and one private room (that's mine). It has a large open plan living room/kitchen and the internet seats are saddles. Interesting place. I spoke to the owner about my Copper Canyon tour. When I told him it cost me $1500 he nearly died. He said you can do it yourself for $500 staying at nice hotels. But he admitted it makes a difference having it planned for you with transfers, etc. when you're travelling alone and arriving at places at 10pm. ... read more