Wow! This town has exploded! They began arriving Wednesday. By Good Friday it looked like a whole country of Nomads moved in overnight. Tents of all manner have been pitched on the beaches; vendors have moved in with their food and souvenir and craft stands. Every small and large condo and apartment has been rented.
Here are just a few scenes.
There are bands on the corner of every fourth block or so playing happy Mexican music, and everyone is having a great time. It is Holy Week in Mexico when families from cities near and far flock to the beaches to celebrate. It looks like Spring Brea
k…but that’s next week.
Police and medical units came from Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora about 60 miles east, and it all seems to be well organized. The main street coming into town has been made one-way. Traffic leaving town has been routed over a dirt road through the desert that runs parallel to the main road. Fine for cars and pickups, but a bit of a challenge for RVs.
New Kino, a small town on the Sea of Cortez, has one main street running through it, Avenue Del Mar Cortez. In fact, it’s the only street. The town is primarily a snowbird destination—lots of rental condos, small motels and RV parks. There is little permanent population and almost no traffic. As Larry always says, “After 6:00 p.m.you could roll a bowling ball down main street and not hit a thing.”
We moved into town Tuesday and are “hiding out” at Kino Bay RV Park until the revelers leave. In the meantime, we had our car washed and waxed and our motor home washed before leaving for the U.S.—all for $35 with a $5. tip -- a great buy.
Saturday morning we ventured into town on our bikes. There was a lot of traffic, but the police told us to ride in the parking lane so felt quite safe. We stopped at the beer deposito. While Larry was making the purchase, this reveler beckoned me across the street to take his picture. He was very proud of his big bottle of Tecate.
k…but that’s next week.Police and medical units came from Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora about 60 miles east, and it all seems to be well organized. The main street coming into town has been made one-way. Traffic leaving town has been routed over a dirt road through the desert that runs parallel to the main road. Fine for cars and pickups, but a bit of a challenge for RVs.
New Kino, a small town on the Sea of Cortez, has one main street running through it, Avenue Del Mar Cortez. In fact, it’s the only street. The town is primarily a snowbird destination—lots of rental condos, small motels and RV parks. There is little permanent population and almost no traffic. As Larry always says, “After 6:00 p.m.you could roll a bowling ball down main street and not hit a thing.”
We moved into town Tuesday and are “hiding out” at Kino Bay RV Park until the revelers leave. In the meantime, we had our car washed and waxed and our motor home washed before leaving for the U.S.—all for $35 with a $5. tip -- a great buy.
Saturday morning we ventured into town on our bikes. There was a lot of traffic, but the police told us to ride in the parking lane so felt quite safe. We stopped at the beer deposito. While Larry was making the purchase, this reveler beckoned me across the street to take his picture. He was very proud of his big bottle of Tecate.
2 comments:
Larry and Norma: Your adventure sounds incredible! I love Mexico myself doing mission work there often. I hope you update your Blog soon. It is very interesting to me especially the prices and activities you mention in each city. A family living the dream. I enjoyed the picture of Larry drinking the Tecate! It is a treat on a hot day. I am retiring this year and hoping to spend a lot of time in Mexico. Your Blog is very encouraging to me. Thanks and God Bless. Richard
Thank you, Richard, for your kind words. We really do enjoy Mexico and it's people. A small correction--that is not Larry drinking the Tecate, although he does enjoy the beverage, but a Mexican citizen enjoying the celebration. Will be going back to Mex in December and will post more then. We hope you enjoy it there as much as we do when you retire.
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