El Grito 2019 - Upcoming Travel

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We decided to go to the Independence celebration here in Santiago.  We left the house around 10 p.m.   Traffic and parking was a mess but we got lucky and parked just two blocks away.  Now that more people are moving to new neighborhoods south of Monterrey our area is expanding.  We now have a new four-theater cinema and an HEB is opening just up the road.  

The plaza was packed and we were hoping to have our Mexican antojitos there for dinner.  No food booths but lots of bleachers.  It was a massive crowd of people and many were dressed in traditional clothing, Jaliense sombreros (those big mariachi hats) and Mexican flag stripes on their faces.  

Our mayor is not in the same political party as the new president so the event wasn't geared towards his election victory or any of his so-called achievements that he claims he completed this year.  Overall, it was interesting, fun to be out at night and on the way home we picked up a gringa taco to share, kind of like a large quesadilla with some grilled beef and pork on it. 

I just couldn't seem to work up a smile!

Our city government did a great job of putting on a wonderful event for everyone.

We took the SUV in for a checkup, I may have mentioned it, and it passed with flying colors.  I still have my doubts after our breakdown last year.  I found the fan switch I was looking for, we haven't used our bathroom fan in the rv for a few years.  We've done some painting and minor repairs around the house this last week and it looks like the pool, driveway, and kitchen need some remodeling and updating.  We both agree now it is time to sell the place and move to a different part of the country.  We have looked at some condos and small houses in Monterrey so that we can be close to family and friends when we want.  It looks like the northern part of the city would work well in some respects as we would be close to perifericos and ease of getting the trailer in and out of town.  So, all these things keep me busy but I'd prefer to be busy climbing a few hills and crossing a few state lines.  

Speaking of, it looks like we won't be taking off on a trip until the end of October and I still have my sights set on New Mexico and Arizona for two months.  We would like to come back in time to spend a few days in Puebla for the New Year.  Gas prices in Texas are ridiculously low.  I checked today and in McAllen fuel is $2.05 a gallon and pretty low across Texas and New Mexico.  Let's hope it stays that way.