Feb. 19th

We spent a very long day in the truck yesterday as we drove for 7hours.  We crossed the border at about 9am at Nogales.  The paperwork took us about an hour or so to complete but we breezed through customs without being searched and in the 7 hours of driving we passed 3 police checks but were waved through all of them.  The difference in wealth between the 2 countries (US and Mexico) was evident immediately upon entering Mexico.  We drove though a couple of cities but most of the highway ran though a deserted desert.   After a very long day of driving from just north of the border we arrived at San Carlos, our 1st Mexican RV park in the late afternoon.  We arrived to a Mexican band, free Corona and Margaritas!!!  They were celebrating a belated Valentines Day.

  At last the moment we had been dreaming of had arrived.  What a nice welcome.  The only thing missing was friends and family.  Hint hint….We immediately met the only other family staying at the park, a couple from Vancouver with a 1 and 3 year old.  They have been here for about a month and are heading home in a week.  The park was otherwise filled with Canadian and American seniors. 

This morning we headed across the road to the beach where we collected beautiful shells and the kids splashed in the shallow water.    We were ttreated to a wonderful sight.  Several dolphins jumping through the waves close to shore and pelicans the size of Trae floating in the water.   The kids loved the beach as they combed the entire beach for shells and other treasures.  They were both brave enough to play in the water, however both Carrie & I found it too cold.  Kids are amazing as they so adaptable and truly can make the most of any situation!   Kiah said that “this is no doubt, the best day of my life!”  She even said it was more fun than Disneyland!?!?!?!After enjoying the beach, we went back to the trailer, enjoyed lunch, Kiah worked on school work while Trae & I had a little Siesta.  It was very warm this afternoon with the temp. reaching 26degrees.  Later in the day, the kids had alot of fun making necklaces and windchimes from their treasures found on the beach. 

We have decided to hang out here for awhile and take a breather from driving.  We have just turned over 5000km since we left Canmore!!!