Our New HEB El Uro - Minor Trip Changes

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We're having issues with the SUV.  We've always had this problem and I won't take long to bore you.  They changed out the fan clutch because we heard a strange noise on startup.  These were the two symptoms:

Excessinvely loud cooling fan. 

Decrease in power, acceleration, and fuel efficiency.

This usually happened climbing mountains.  Our last breakdown in the mountains was caused by this problem.  They changed out the fan clutch and it is still doing it although the acceleration is not a problem.  According to what we read, it takes a few days for the fan clutch to adjust.  We'll find out.  We are also going to eliminate excess air from the radiator as the mechanic added water and antifreeze lost when it overheated.

What does this mean?  We have two housesits so we will just take the VW Gol and enjoy the two weeks in SMA.

While we were waiting for the SUV we went to the new HEB near our house.  It is supposed to be the largest HEB ever.  First largest is the HEB on Military Dr. in  San Antonio.  

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Machacado con huevos, refried beans, sliced and flavorful potatoes, and a freshly made nine grain bread.

Chilaquiles that are usually soggy, were nice and crisp in a wonderfully spicey cream sauce with giant chunks of chicken served with a fried egg on top.

Although 78% of the products are Mexican, for every product there is a gourmet version.  They are also sourcing local and many Mexican gourmet brands now compete with U.S. gourmet products.  There is an HEB Bistro where we had breakfast made to order and much better than chain restaurants, made in plain view and very affordable.  200 pesos for full breakfast with gourmet coffee.  

There is a sushi bar, a made to order lunch and dinner including grilled steaks cooked to your liking.  The best bakery I have ever seen along with a fish market (not fish department), meat market, and more.  Wines and liquors are awaiting government permits but will be available next week.  Like all HEBs, the service is top drawer and you will be treated like royalty.  Too bad for those that hug the west coast and don't explore northern and central Mexico.  Queretaro now had a new HEB as well.

We are looking forward to our trip to SMA and being with cats and dogs.  I need a good lap cat to fulfill my longing for a new pet.