Mexico Is Alive And Well

Here I am parked at this lovely RV park with lots of things to do.  They have pools, shuffle board ... if you're in to exercise, they've got it here.  I was rather surprised that they parked me next to neighbors ....... 

when the entire other side is completely empty.  Sadly, there are MANY empty lots.  This park in particular seems to house a lot of Canadians who of course are not here.  The good news is you are not required to wear a mask when swimming!  Actually you're not required to wear a mask here except in the check-in building, although I do occasionally see someone wearing one outside.

For those who were interested in Algodones for glasses, dentists or meds, the border IS open.  On this day it opened at 6 am.  We were walking across at about 7:55 and headed directly to the pharmacy which opened at 8:00.  Yes I messed up this image on purpose.  Although there are no signs at this location stating NO PICTURES, I know you are not supposed to take any in case it reveals something about their security. 

This pretty much shows what 8:00 looks like.  The pharmacy is just down the street.  In less than five minutes I had my order in my hot little hand.  In no time at all, as in less than 30 minutes, we were walking through the exit gate.  

They only let two at a time into the building, where you hand them your passport and stand on the yellow circle.  You take your mask off and they take your picture.  That was surprising ...  I'm not sure why ... maybe to throw me in jail later for having the nerve to cross the border.  They asked what I bought ... vanilla and meds.  She didn't even look in my bag, although they went through Cindy's bag with a fine tooth comb.

At any rate, we were allowed to pass on through and headed back to the car.  I breathed a big sigh of relief.  I don't know why, I would never do anything wrong, it just always makes me nervous.

Here's another tip ... they close the gate at 2:00 pm.  If you don't get out, you can ask where hotels are.  The pharmacy we shopped at actually had a hotel inside the building in case you get caught after hours.  Not sure I would want to do that, but it's an option.

The next stop was the Arizona Marketplace for fabric.  We arrived here just as they opened at 9:00, taking full advantage of it not being busy.   

When you shop with Cindy and Ray, you are privileged to enter the "back room" with even more bolts of fabulousness.  

This is part of the regular store ... just look at all that fabric!  I'm in heaven ... and this is just ONE rack.  The store is FULL of racks.  Too bad I forgot my patterns and only bought a little.  I plan to remedy that situation today.  

We didn't investigate any further, but did check out this ship in the desert.  This is not something you see every day.  

I was suitable impressed until I discovered it's made of poly-something or other and not wood.  No matter, it certainly is an eye catcher.

In to every life some rain must fall, and today is the day for me.  I walked into the living area at 4:15 am to discover I'm inundated with ants.  Are you kidding me?  I don't even have any food in the rig except what's in the fridge!!  

The first order of the day will be to MOVE to another site and buy a large bottle of ant spray.  The problem there is I have pets.  Hopefully moving will solve the situation.