lots of Winter Texans going across the border.
the Rio Grande.. US on the right Mexico on the left
some people drive over. we paid $2 for parking and 25 cents each to get into the country! great deal..
we walked the street, staying on the main street and not wandering off.. there are a LOT of dentists, pharmacies, nail shops and liquor stores. we bought a mortar and pestle for $2.95. The same one was $5 plus tax in Brownsville! we are such suave shoppers!
we stopped at Auturo's for lunch. The service was great, I had pork tacos, not as good as Costa Messa, the beans were non descript and the rice was OK. Eric's dish, pictured below was good tamales, good enchilada and beef tacos. the guacamole was just mashed avocado, lots of it. the condiments were really good, salsa and pico de gallo. There were a lot of Winter Texans in the place. we think it was a pretty safe place to eat. Although it doesn't sound like it, we would at some time go back. maybe our colds muted our taste buds.
we stopped on this side of the border at a fruit stand to pick up oranges, grapefruit, avocados, onions and garlic. much cheaper than at the grocery store.
after a 15 mile bike ride (we need to get in shape for our ride in mid Feb) we took off for:
beautiful park, bike riding, fishing and hiking trails. we walked to the fishing area to check it out.. not too big but we might try it out next time.
waiting for the tram by the bird blind..
we took the tram back to the visitor center. these ladies are real birders.. we feel so inadequate!
we went with friends Mike and Carol to a place near Mission on the River. Fish Fry Friday... cat fish, shrimp and cod. all was very good.. beautiful place on the river..
the river is not as wide or as pretty where we are..
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