Mexico today

Well, mom and dad and I went over to Progresso, Mexico today, as we do every year. The picture of the large metal posts is the building of the controversial border fence between Mexico and the US. I am standing literally right on the border. The fence is 18 ft tall, made from steel pylons and cemented about four feet into the ground. They are going to leave gaps at certain intervals so that animals can pass through and they figure now it will be easier to catch people trying to cross because they will have to do it at certain spots only.
We thought this year when we got to Progresso we would do the touristy thing and have our picture taken at the border. A guy walking by offered to take a photo of the three of us and almost dropped my camera. When editing, I saw he took a picture of himself while trying to catch it. It was pretty funny! I took a photo of the main street in downtown Progresso. It's all stores on both sides for several blocks. It's a small town, but one of the few relatively safe ones to go over to shop. Lots of violence in the border towns. Most people don't even go over any more. Lots of military presence when you cross over. Tanks and guys carrying automatic weapons down the street! A bit scary! And I had to take a picture of the tortilla factory. It smells so good! I usually but a bundle. They are warm when they come off the conveyor belt. It's awesome!
Back to Ohio on Wednesday. I hear the weather is wonderful there! Can't wait! Talk to you all again soon!

Susan