My dad and I are currently in Phoenix, AZ. We're staying with my grandparents for the night and pick up my mother tomorrow after noon, after which we head to Tucson to finally rendezvous with the entire group.
Below are the photos I promised in my last entry.
The enormous 41-inch Continental tires on the big rig - these things can handle just about anything. To put it in perspective, I'm 7o inches tall. Do the math.
Here I am in the back of the jeep. It's a good shot of the interior with the tent fully inflated. You can't see where I sleep in this photo.
My rig is on the left and Scott's is on the right. Scott is the big guy in the middle and to the left of him is have Nathan and on the right of him is Jeremy. Many thanks to the two of them for helping us get prepared.
That's all for tonight. Keep checking back and feel free to leave comments.P.S. AJ - the rig handles fairly well. The visibility isn't the best and it's a bit tall but it's fun as hell to drive on the trail.
Chuck
Ill be checking in from my desk Chair Chuck...Keep up the good work i will live vicariously through you...Safe travels! brush up on that amazing Spanish while your down there.
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A few things to remember once your in Mexico, Keep $60 in your sock at all times, you never know when you might have to bribe the federalies. Watch what you say at the border, usually nothing is best. Your vehicles might appear to the untrained eye like military vehicles, so try not to wear those camos from the Army surplus store.
ReplyDeleteAll kidding aside, Gina and I wish we could be there with you, it sounds like fun. Charlie, please try to take pictures of cultural elements in the towns that you enter. We would love to see that!!! ie the kids selling chiclets once you cross the border... you might have to spend a $.25 for some gum.
oh yeah, grub for the road in Mexico, try pelon pelo rico, it is a sweet chile paste that comes out of a tube thingy, anyway be careful it is addictive!!!
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