We got to this check point 30 miles later where the guy tells us that we have to have some special paper for bringing our foreign car into the country. AHHHHHHHH. We had to drive back to the border and it took about 2 hours of lines and going back and forth, plus $30 more!!!!! AHHHHHHH. So someone please tell me, why do I have to spend $100 to just get into Mexico? Anyone, anyone? Bueller?
Anyway, about 8 hours after we left our hotel and $20-$30 in toll road fees we finally got to Leslie and Alex's. Luckily, the rest of the trip was a breeze and pretty relaxing. Leslie's sister-in-law took us to this Mexican market where I got some pretty sweet kids clothes for 10-15 pesos each ($1-$1.25) and some extra sweet Jordans for Colby that don't fit quite yet.
We went to Monterrey's version of a riverwalk. It doesn't have historic buildings surrounding it, and it's not exactly a river, but because of that the water is really clear and beautiful. I didn't bring my camera....big bummer. Alex got lots of pictures, so I just need them to send me a CD of them. (Will you, please? :)
We ate lots and lots of good foot--Alex's mom (Chila-that's what the grandkids call her) is such a good cook...I'm going to be craving her chiles rellenos. Yummm.
We went for a drive to this canyon surrounded but mountains that go straight up. Leslie says they're really famous for rock climbers. 
We also went to the VIP theater there where the seats are pretty much recliners, like you'd have in your living room. And you buy reserved seats, so when you buy food (we got crepes!) they deliver them to your seat. Hah, it was great. The movie was about our only choice...and sadly it wasn't as good. (If you have a chance to see Max Payne...I'd say just pass.)
Colby and Eva really loved it there. Colby's favorite food is now tortillas. Too bad we didn't bring some of the delicious kind you can only get in Mexico home with us. Maybe next time.
4 comments:
Wow, that was quite the trip! I'll remember to NEVER try to cross the border. Unless I'm in a plane, of course. Glad you guys had fun!!
I can't believe you guys crossed the border at Nuevo Laredo alone!! When we drove down there for the wedding I was so scared, it was insane. I don't think I would attempt it on my own!! There was some guy telling us, correctly, that we were supposed to import our car. But it is so hard to know who is actually helping you and who is trying to just steal your money. We didn't import our car but it was so late that no one stopped us at the second checkpoint. It sounds like the rest of the trip was great, though!!
just want to say i am so glad you and leslie live so close to each other. this makes me want to go to monterrey. i wanted to go already, but... there just isn't enough time to do it all. you all live in such interesting places. so many places to visit, so little time.
You guys have a lot of patience. We would have turned around and gone back home. The pictures are cool. Sounds like a great time and your kids are such good little travelers.
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