tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post4042941522858031951..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: A long driving day in Mexico!Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-54953984664415452662018-04-06T09:30:32.831-04:002018-04-06T09:30:32.831-04:00It did make for a good dinner for us all to share ...It did make for a good dinner for us all to share on our last night together. It was rather funny having dinner with the six of us in Kenny and Gail's rig while dry camping at the side of the road at a toll booth in Mexico.<br /><br />It is sort of weird not having the group together anymore but we knew that day would come.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-48533390179083736162018-04-05T17:06:40.365-04:002018-04-05T17:06:40.365-04:00That chili was a perfect dinner to a loooong drivi...That chili was a perfect dinner to a loooong driving day! Glad you found a safe and quiet place to park overnight. Kinda sad for me to see the group parting, but looking forward to following you in your next adventure! Safe travels. Lynnette Khuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15608492676290925231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-13226363392238055592018-04-04T08:54:15.837-04:002018-04-04T08:54:15.837-04:00On the actual periferico around Monterrey there is...On the actual periferico around Monterrey there is no Pemex compound, there is one after you turn off towards Nuevo Laredo but it is right near the interchange so it is busy and noisy and also right by the airport. Where we ended up was actually very good and surprisingly quiet.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-91879487326257252252018-04-04T08:50:23.025-04:002018-04-04T08:50:23.025-04:00Definitely! We are happy everything went well too ...Definitely! We are happy everything went well too and it made our next day's drive a little shorter.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-17019973555621939042018-04-04T08:49:36.269-04:002018-04-04T08:49:36.269-04:00It wasn't all beautiful scenery, some of it wa...It wasn't all beautiful scenery, some of it was fairly flat and boring.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-12912119390527200552018-04-04T08:48:48.900-04:002018-04-04T08:48:48.900-04:00Totally agree! Our perfect day is no more that abo...Totally agree! Our perfect day is no more that about 100 miles in a day.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-39190642755520395492018-04-04T08:48:04.429-04:002018-04-04T08:48:04.429-04:00Yes, it was a very long drive for us but the roads...Yes, it was a very long drive for us but the roads were in decent shape and the drive itself was an easy one.<br /><br />We have mixed feelings about the trip coming to an end. We were sad to say goodbye to many in the group and I am sure we will see a few of them again somewhere down the road, plus we will just miss Mexico, it is like a second home to us now. However, we are excited for the new adventures that lay ahead of us and seeing and exploring new territory.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-4194529274074854132018-04-04T08:41:22.350-04:002018-04-04T08:41:22.350-04:00Yep, that was a lot of miles, thankfully it was an...Yep, that was a lot of miles, thankfully it was an easy drive on mostly good roads. The drive between Saltillo and Monterrey is a beautiful one for sure. We love driving in mountainous areas, it makes for some nice scenery.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-37253605564424057942018-04-04T08:39:12.344-04:002018-04-04T08:39:12.344-04:00Yes, it most likely is!Yes, it most likely is!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-52734787773663206102018-04-04T08:38:44.667-04:002018-04-04T08:38:44.667-04:00Yeah they sure do! We can't believe that we ha...Yeah they sure do! We can't believe that we had 3 days over the 3 months where Kevin and I did over 600km, which is something we have never ever done before in all our travels in Mexico. Two of those days were us trying to catch up to the group after our 2 breakdowns. Otherwise we are like you, we love to just take our time and not be in a rush.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-54394074234785428412018-04-03T20:28:41.710-04:002018-04-03T20:28:41.710-04:00A little further and you would have found a large ...A little further and you would have found a large Pemex compound with parking and a nice restaurant. But toll booths are good to if you find one where trucks are not gearing down all night.Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-42573225447792921592018-04-03T19:20:56.286-04:002018-04-03T19:20:56.286-04:00Definitely a full day! Glad to see you're hav...Definitely a full day! Glad to see you're having a good return trip.living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-26404145213948602672018-04-03T18:41:58.049-04:002018-04-03T18:41:58.049-04:00Long day no matter where you are. Glad everything ...Long day no matter where you are. Glad everything went well. <br /><br />Safe travels. On a long and lonesome highway....https://www.blogger.com/profile/13585276461507236822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-81040486876806254022018-04-03T18:28:28.580-04:002018-04-03T18:28:28.580-04:00You may have had a long day, but it was a gorgeous...You may have had a long day, but it was a gorgeous one. Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009https://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-44925630444958294452018-04-03T15:29:51.982-04:002018-04-03T15:29:51.982-04:00386 miles is a long drive any day. 386 miles is a long drive any day. Garthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12187567989527518233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-42546361298559022642018-04-03T15:20:21.475-04:002018-04-03T15:20:21.475-04:00Wow tha5 was a long drive but at least you made so...Wow tha5 was a long drive but at least you made some miles. Are you sad the ad entire is coming to an end? It must be strange after spending so much time with the group to have to depart. Enjoy your day!Brigittehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10915098922563865618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-66791348338769008942018-04-03T13:49:47.142-04:002018-04-03T13:49:47.142-04:00Those miles compare to driving from Phoenix, AZ to...Those miles compare to driving from Phoenix, AZ to Los Angeles, CA. Scenery looks about the same too in flat areas. The mountain drive between Saltillo and Monterrey, Mexico is beautiful. Rita from Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722798328449733244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-30362832167411243752018-04-03T13:06:51.490-04:002018-04-03T13:06:51.490-04:00386 miles must be close to a record!386 miles must be close to a record!Elspeth Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412631907112053091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-47918470756696897732018-04-03T11:04:21.929-04:002018-04-03T11:04:21.929-04:00Ya, those Mexican miles tend to be longer than gri...Ya, those Mexican miles tend to be longer than gringo miles...Although I'm trying hard not to push so hard here either. And I got a bumper sticker for my RV that says "I'm Retired. Go Around Me."Creigh Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05267728698204033199noreply@blogger.com