Nogales is likely an old spanish word for "transition town". As you approach Nogales the destinations signs show distance in metric and the drivers becomes increasingly aggresive. The lonely planet actually recommends increased aggression whilst driving in Mexico. I didn't believe it until we received a serious honking while taking a left turn too slowly. The perpertrator was a little old lady in a rusty oldsmobile. It was the first honk in 4000 kilometers.
Everybody we meet in this border town speaks Spanish and English fluently and they switch back and forth between the languages as if there was no difference at all. I may be the only one in "transition town" that doesn't speak Spanish. I try not to let my nervousness show and I say "Si!" with great enthusiasm at every "pregunta". Maia is teaching me Spanish and I have already learned "me llamo es Maia". I have received some strange looks while venturing bravely past my language limits but how else is one to learn a new language.
Hermosillo is our destination tomorrow. The population of Hermosillo is 600,000 people but it is considered a small "town" by Mexican standards. Driving in Mexico feels like the beginning of a totally new adventure and the we are are vibrating with excitement. I should detail the fact that Maia is always vibrating with excitement and Naomi has found some excitement in a new soother. Tink vibrates pretty well while idling, or accelerating..... and a little while parked at night.
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In the Spanish Movie "Pan's Labyrinth" Pan stops the curious little girl at one point with a wave of his goaty finger. "No mas preguntas!" and he warns her to follow his instructions. GREAT LIGHT in your photos guys, GREAT BLUE SKY. No news here except that Lindi is successfully 26 now and we are getting ready to go to a Grenadine - Bequia in the Carribean - we may be even further south than you by Monday! love, da/pops/seedoodle
I totally get your "curiosity" factor you describe below. Donna Mae and I always say, what a shame, all these lovely people at EMCN and we don't have time to actually sit down and be friends. I hope that will change for me over time .. (ha ha since I'm quitting). When I was in Costa Rica, I always used to target "unsuspecting senoras" who were old as people to ask questions, directions to etc. I always figured they'd talk slower. Obviously, they don't drive slower!
Much love,
Roxy
Mexico!!!
it IS a whole new adventure. You guys look great, and we are sending our love out to you. Miss you all. xoxo
I just read you posts and they are amazing, I am just sooo I dont even know the word proud, impressed in awe of you guys. Ajeet and I drove to the Baja when we first met in a rusty old tercel camping along the way and it was an adventure...and we didnt have 2 kids along! I remember the LA driving and the aggressive Mexican driving and I have driven in NYC! I just think what you guys are doing is truely incrediable, you will all be better people for it not to mention have the time of your lives. I hope one day we can to some degree follow in your footsteps...seriously.
I look forward to reading more of you adventures and wish you all the best.
Loads of Love,
The Dubes
Sounds like a pretty amazing adventure!! I miss you guys!! I will be a little closer to you on tuesday I will be in Phoenix!! Maybe we could meet for a tea!!
Anna
So happy to read how far you guys have made it! You all look amazing as the adventure unfolds. A part of my spirt travels along with you guys while very anxious to see whats next. You are a beautiful family who has brighted, lives such as ours, along your journey's path. Oh! Congrats to "Tink" for making it this far --- (hmmm, I sense a great childrens book starring Tink....)
take care you guys!
Richard & Ginger (Garberville AAA)
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