We follwed some good advice from Mexico Mike and crossed the boarder just outsie of town where the truckers go across.
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There is a lot of bdeautiful sky in this part of the Southwest.
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We took a detour off the highway for a snack and look around this small town.
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San Carlosl, Sonora, is Cabo San Lucas 'wannabe' place going through delvelopment efforts.
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This bay and nearby marina are underutilized.
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This end of the bay is loaded with upscale expensive homes.
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There are still pockets of poverty and shanties in clear view of what this Cabo want-to-be area.
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The opposite extreme of poverty or midle class.
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This sizable bustling city is right next door to San Carlos and the coast.
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All vehicles with USA plates on teh vehicle are supposed to be immune form the military and police harassment that used to be commonplace. The zone ends at the Soputh end of the State of Sonora.
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We jumped off the highest to do a "pit stop" and get something cool to drink in this rather hot place.
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This was the first indication we got that a bit party was about to break loose for Independence day on September 16th.
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This is just another hot Mexican coastal beech town tiwh all the usual tourist shortcomings and street hawkers.
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