tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post2541310072926526758..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: We've said it before... smaller is easier when exploring Mexico in an RVKevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-86978402935651948782018-02-28T10:46:19.129-05:002018-02-28T10:46:19.129-05:00Good one Doug!Good one Doug!Elaine Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16070038707624961451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-85662998717559619412018-02-28T07:38:38.189-05:002018-02-28T07:38:38.189-05:00Some how I don't think that would work! ;-)Some how I don't think that would work! ;-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-7009717476418769142018-02-28T01:34:59.643-05:002018-02-28T01:34:59.643-05:00Doug, LOL! Too funny! Doug, LOL! Too funny! Dee Tillotsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01602508098099644096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-13221051792884589152018-02-28T00:36:48.765-05:002018-02-28T00:36:48.765-05:00Or, keep the arch the same height but raise the he...Or, keep the arch the same height but raise the height restriction to 13'3". That way, one lucky rig can become a roaming billboard for the rest of the trip! Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15974453598992131798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-23340163716894109722018-02-27T21:55:56.800-05:002018-02-27T21:55:56.800-05:00Now that we realize that this is the best way to w...Now that we realize that this is the best way to work this segment it will make it easier in the future.<br /><br />We still feel that a height restriction should be set at 13' for this trip, if you raise the height on the arch you are only enticing bigger units, in our opinion! Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-70604553440009675132018-02-27T21:52:43.794-05:002018-02-27T21:52:43.794-05:00Thank you very much Randy, it was our pleasure to ...Thank you very much Randy, it was our pleasure to help them out as much as we could.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-13578856707488023172018-02-27T21:51:47.240-05:002018-02-27T21:51:47.240-05:00Don't rub it in Becky, we are pretty upset tha...Don't rub it in Becky, we are pretty upset that we won't be staying up in Valle de Juarez on this trip. Hoping that we will be able to make a drive up there though when we are visitng Villa Corona.<br /><br />We are so happy with the response that we received from our readers as well as the members of the caravan group. We were really able to help the orphanage out with a lot of items that they just couldn't have bought at that particular time.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-6448583355866818482018-02-27T21:47:07.228-05:002018-02-27T21:47:07.228-05:00We couldn't get over how much we were able to ...We couldn't get over how much we were able to buy for the orphanage, we were totally overwhelmed with the generosity of so many people that helped by donating.<br /><br />It is a shame that there are no proper campgrounds in the area that could support a group this size. Having now done this portion of the trip, the next trip will be revised and 4 days will be spent at the orphanage which does have partial services and then an overnight hotel trip will be made to San Cristobal de las Casas and Sumidero Canyon from there. It would really be nice if we could find a location in San Cristobal that could fit us, even if we were just dry camping because the temperatures are much more comfortable there, especially for those that have pets.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-6359311126528691282018-02-27T21:38:53.400-05:002018-02-27T21:38:53.400-05:00We talked with several of the group members this e...We talked with several of the group members this evening about this and the answer is yes, most of them would. They are feeling quite comfortable, especially in a group of 2 or 3 but one couple in particular said they would do it totally on their own with no qualms.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-46506252550195398012018-02-27T21:35:03.659-05:002018-02-27T21:35:03.659-05:00I am sure they will be very happy to hear this! Th...I am sure they will be very happy to hear this! Thank you. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-79733230310033676462018-02-27T21:34:31.754-05:002018-02-27T21:34:31.754-05:00We loved being able to shop for the kids and espec...We loved being able to shop for the kids and especially in the little local stores. :-)<br /><br />No it isn't always easy to travel with a pet but if you have one then you just have to learn to adapt to the conditions. We traveled with our pet dog for 5 years and sometimes we just couldn't do things that we would have liked to have done but whenever possible we would take her with us. I think that pet owners know and understand this. It is especially hard when you don't have services and extremely hot temperatures.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-63685736205394228792018-02-27T21:30:00.263-05:002018-02-27T21:30:00.263-05:00They will generally take turns opting out of tours...They will generally take turns opting out of tours to watch each other's dogs. In some locations a pet sitting service can be used but it is not available at all our stops.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-22052273259300557052018-02-27T20:27:22.101-05:002018-02-27T20:27:22.101-05:00I have been in communication with Kevin over all o...I have been in communication with Kevin over all of this. We have both decided that this segment would be easier to do out of Hogar using a hotel overnight. it would only jack the costs of the trip up by $50, half of which people would save in fuel costs. I think dog care could easily be arranged there. The entry to Hogar is something I think we could arrange to have raised a bit. I am in contact with the group in Oregon who run it and we can see how much it would cost. I think the company will cover it.Paul Beddowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471244341564465899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-46095775936585887272018-02-27T19:22:19.884-05:002018-02-27T19:22:19.884-05:00Valle De Juarez, great place to spend the summer t...Valle De Juarez, great place to spend the summer too! We love it there.living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-85096087920693374482018-02-27T18:16:37.383-05:002018-02-27T18:16:37.383-05:00A very nice and generous activity for you all to d...A very nice and generous activity for you all to do in buying things for the kids at the orphanage. Well done.Roadrunner Chronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720107862190088369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-23127152303188709512018-02-27T17:15:09.306-05:002018-02-27T17:15:09.306-05:00Makes us really appreciate the wonderful temperatu...Makes us really appreciate the wonderful temperatures in Valle De Juarez! We took Ruth and Kevin serious when they chose two towns as their favorites. We absolutelty love everything about our adopted town - especially the weather! It was delightful to read about the great response to the orphanage. I took great pleasure in sharing it everywhere! Hope the fur babies find a cooler spot. LOVING your trip reports! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189511317210135441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-68590250815480329662018-02-27T13:35:08.744-05:002018-02-27T13:35:08.744-05:00Lovely that the group was able to supply so much t...Lovely that the group was able to supply so much to the orphanage. Too bad there are no campgrounds in the area you are in it looks lovely. Pets can be an issue especially with no services and the unbearable heat. Enjoy your boat tour and looking forward to reading more blogs on this trip. Be safe!Brigittehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10915098922563865618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-42224379470815385652018-02-27T12:01:25.790-05:002018-02-27T12:01:25.790-05:00Have any of your group had enough experience from ...Have any of your group had enough experience from your guidance to travel around MX next year but in a group of 2 or 3. I just wonder if they are comfortable yet.Tommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15377770213407797677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-12768696256037794702018-02-27T11:42:17.069-05:002018-02-27T11:42:17.069-05:00Your campers might be pleased to know we offer pet...Your campers might be pleased to know we offer pet sitting services while here at the Oaxaca Campground next week. Cheers!oaxacakatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02509943232695922877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-26933073979738894722018-02-27T11:04:38.354-05:002018-02-27T11:04:38.354-05:00Love the shopping trips to various local stores an...Love the shopping trips to various local stores and the kids got shoes! Yes, traveling with pets is sometimes not very relaxing with temperatures high. In Phoenix summer heat, we walk our dogs at night or in wee hours of morning. Otherwise it's too hot. Rita from Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722798328449733244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-64235606370469562932018-02-27T09:41:07.887-05:002018-02-27T09:41:07.887-05:00I was wondering what the dog owners do with their ...I was wondering what the dog owners do with their dogs while exploring, especially if you cannot run air conditioning. Love following your blogAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15232354766034803498noreply@blogger.com