Las Palomas, Mexico

Ole!" We are about to head out on an adventure. Columbus, New Mexico is a port of entry into Mexico. It is possible to take your car , park it in the US  lot and walk across the border.The Park we are in, Pancho Villa State Park, is about 2 miles from the border and if you go they give you get a coupon for free Marguritas at the Pink Store. Well, what do you think, that we would say no thank you? Mmmmmmm No! 

We had our passports and drove down.

 

The crossing was a little intimidating at first. We just watched what others were doing and did the same.

 

Wow

 

We were able to walk right through, no questions.

Thank God they didn't say alcohol

The only people that got stopped were people with suitcases, returning Mexicans it looked like.  

 We decided to stay within the two or three blocks that seemed touristy. There were plenty of drug stores, bars, some shops, and dental clinics . I remember patients at Dr Magsoudi's office would come down here for dental work sometimes. Too scary for me. There was even a dollar store and a bakery. It was very weird to go in somewhere and not be able to chat with the person behind the counter. At the bakery we bought some pastries to take home, a whole bag for 4 dollars.

 

Dollar store

 

The Local Market

 

Guess!

 

Shoes

 

Ice cream, thank goodness for the pictures on the building

 

Even Chinese food

 

This little birds decided to make his nest in the L of the motel

 

Parking must be around back

 

The town square has a statue of their hero Pancho Villa.

But my favorite place was..........drum roll......

 

The Pink Store.  So Fun!

 

So much to look at

 

Peg, we need to come back!

 

Crazy what they can do with corn husks

They are happy to get you a free Margarita to drink while you shop. Thirsty business shopping!

 

This little lady has been here way too long.

 

Wanted to get this for Patricia

 

More free Margaritas 

 

American dollars than Pesos

 

Selections of Beverages

 

Tableside serenade

 

Of course an accordion, this was a blast.

 

I had to get this picture of Bill and his new best friend Jose Luis. Bill thought he was very good looking. No argument from me!

Well after we ate we both decided it was the best Mexican food ever. As good as ours is, it kind of all tastes the same. But honestly this was sooooo good. Or was it the margaritas?

 

Pancho Villa

We had a great day and crossed back to the United States with no trouble and barely a question at the border. 

It was a lovely day.

God Bless America.