Saturday, February 6, 2016

Road Trip!

A big one! We were 'talking' to Chris and Juan about finding a fun location to meet them for a week or so and they suggested SMA (San Miguel de Allende). They had bookmarked a two bedroom house right in town that was available in late March for $800 US per week, not bad when split between us. We started looking for airlines and since there is no large airport in SMA, it would have been awkward (and expensive) to get there.

We were mulling this around when Norma had the idea that we could drive the Honda to Monterrey, Mexico where Chris and Juan live and then drive the rest of the way with them. I sent this idea on to Chris and Juan and they are all for it! It will take us three days to drive the 1000 miles from Mesa to Laredo, TX and from there we can buy Mexican insurance for the car and continue to Monterrey or park the car in Laredo and take a luxury bus to Monterrey. Chris even offered to drive to Laredo to pick us up. No matter how we get there, it will be a blast!


20 comments:

  1. Yikes...for 14,000 pesos per week, I'm sure it will be very nice.

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    1. Professional chef available with a phone call. No, I am not turning into the 1%. LOL

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  2. Now that sounds like an awesome deal and you get your Mexico fix as well.an't wait to hear about it !

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    1. It is a great part of Mexico. More for Norma than me but then she puts up with what I want to do most of the time.

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  3. Too bad you're looking at late March. We'll be in Guanajuato for a week or so starting next Monday, then will be in SMA around February 14 or 15. We plan to stay at San Ramon for 3 weeks mas o menos. Sounds like we won't be there at the same time - would have been fun to have a little reunion there!

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  4. What a great trip before you have to head home, nice way to end the winter.

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  5. enjoy my little part of the world glad you will all be together be safe and enjoy les

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  6. You will love this beautiful city, even at the slighly higher prices.

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  7. How fun this will be. And an occasional splurge is worth it.

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  8. Great road trip. I for see much fun and great shopping for Norma.

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  9. Back in Mexico and your blog will be much more interesting:-)
    Please take photos, San Miguel is so gorgeous.

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  10. Great time to be here with the exchange rate - actually always great - the weather down here in Puerto is as GOOD AS IT GETS! Enjoyed a lovely sunrise this morning - Panthers will win - should be a good day either way ;-)

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  11. Yes you will love it here in San Miguel, we have been here just over two months and still love it. We walk everywhere for exercise but the cabs are cheap. Eating out is inexpensive compared to Vancouver. Enjoy yourselves, wish we were still here then, it would have been fun to meet you all.

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  12. Great road trip plan. I am sure the four of you will have great fun. I will be following your posts for sure.

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  13. Sounds like lots of fun! Enjoy your time and safe travels.

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  14. I wish all of you good luck. I have sworn never to return to Mexico. Too many bad experiences and bad luck. Driving the "Murder Highway" through the "Murder Capital" of Mexico, etc.

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  15. I wish all of you good luck. I have sworn never to return to Mexico. Too many bad experiences and bad luck. Driving the "Murder Highway" through the "Murder Capital" of Mexico, etc.

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  16. Going to visit a dentist? Great idea - have a super trip!

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