Mexico Update, Xmas, 2011
Posted on : Dec-11-2011 | By : Barbie | In : Safety
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Hello! Bet everyone in the south is enjoying the change…
…a wonderful break with this great cooler weather! Finally, I can wear a couple of sweaters now and then!
We all know the hot season will end every year about this time, but, sometimes I think we all deserve a badge of some kind for just weathering it through the hot, muggy days of summer.
I realize those who live in the “far north” … as we used to… like north of Mississippi - won’t really understand. They are very happy with some nice moderate days!
So, here we are – time continues to fly and believe it or not, Christmas is just around the corner – our little “love tree” is ready for Santa. And the cooler temps we’re experiencing make a hot steaming turkey or juicy ham sound real good again.
- Our “Love” Xmas tree holds a place of honor!
But, there is another change in Mexico. The drug lords and the hundreds, no, probably thousands of people who work under them, have made the wonderfully gentle, happy, land of Mexico a war zone for some areas.
N. Americans, some really up against tight budgets, and especially for their health care expenses, are not so quick to head across the border any more.
Now some of the once well-traveled roads around the border, even to the little havens where it was so easy to get bargains and just have a wonderful day, are very noticeably void of North Americans.
I have to sit back, wonder how this situation happened, and how it could have been stopped, a long time ago.
Yes, the U.S. Government is suggesting no travel in Mexico – you must realize you are entering a dangerous place right now, and though both governments are starting to cooperate, it’s going to be a long time before I would just cross the border and start traveling as we could, just a short time ago.
Stay safe – don’t take any chances…The “Know Before You Go” slogan of the U.S. Department of State reiterates what I’ve been stressing all along – know the area you’re going to, don’t wonder off the well beaten path, don’t wear jewelry that announces to the world that you’re easy pickings! Don’t flash cash! And “Know Before You Go!”
Oh, one more thing before I post this article, I received an email with the writer asking: ”If I head to Mexico, should I pack an arsenal?”
Now, while this question may seem entertaining, you surely all know that any kind of weapons taken into Mexico are illegal. You can be thrown into jail for a long time down there, just for possession.
Sure, all the bad guys have lots of weapons – but, two wrongs do not make a right, and it’s simply against Mexican Law! So, if you feel that threatened, that you would have to take even a small arsenal with you… DON’T GO.
Once the current problems in Mexico straighten up, the margarita’s will still be waiting for you, along with the bright welcoming smiles.