Saturday 4/20/13
Saltillo, Coahuila to outside of Nuevo Laredo, Texas, US of
A.
We set off this morning for the USA, leaving La Fuente at
about 11:30. The first thing we
did was get into a Pemex station for me to gas up. Saltillo to the Colombia Bridge border crossing to the West
of Nuevo Laredo is 192 miles. We
were hoping that our timing would be good for crossing the border – Saturday
afternoon. But, I got a little
nervous when I saw the number of huge trucks heading to the same border
crossing. I had read and heard
some stories about how long it might take to cross to the US – waiting and
waiting in line. And, I’d read
about all the things I’d have to have ready to show the immigration border
patrol. I’d made a list of all my
purchases – tee shirts, blouses, various pieces of clothing from Wal-Mart,
hammock, patio / beach umbrella, souvenirs, vacuum cleaner, Radio Shack radio,
etc. I hadn’t realized how much
STUFF I’d accumulated in four months and was a little concerned because it does
add up to more than the $800 limit!
I defrosted the refrigerator and gave away or threw away anything I
thought wouldn’t be acceptable for entry to the US. Interestingly, there claims to be much distress about ‘foot
and mouth’ disease so any food coming from a cow I’d been informed is
restricted.
The Mexico 57 toll highway between Saltillo and the border
is an excellent 4-lane highway.
The tolls were steep; if I remember correctly, they were in the
neighborhood of $450-500 pesos (about $37 – $40 US). But, I have to say, it’s worth it, if for no other reason
than we avoid the pueblos and their ever-present ‘tomes’ – speed bumps. I can’t express how frustrating and
potentially very dangerous and injurious to the RV those speed bumps are – to
hit one at about 15-20 mph – can knock cupboards open, spilling contents all
over the ‘house’ that must be cleaned up before continuing. It’s happened to me so many times and
I’ve tried so many solutions for avoiding the onslaught of extra work. I now have about 20 bungee cords of
various lengths that I secure all cupboards and drawers with - it takes about
10 minutes of work to prepare all of them for the trip and another 10 minutes
of removal when I arrive at my destination. But it saves on grief over spills, breakage, etc.
This is the 'welcome' sign to the border immigration area at the Colombia River Bridge Border Crossing
So, essentially in the middle of nowhere these modern buildings - must be the US of A
After my 50 second 'inspection' and admission to my country, I parked the RV and
Waited for Renate, a German citizen, to be welcomed to the US
And here she is!
From the border it was just a hop, skip and a jump to our first RV Park in the US ....
Vaquero Village RV Park, Laredo, Texas
See, easy as pie when you do your research like you did!!
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