Driving Ms Gracie - Dallas to Playa del Carmen - Spring 2010 - Page 6

Jimontheriver · 03-15-2011

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Originally Posted by JimmyMN

Vikki and I gave him dog food... probably a delicasy he doesn't get too often. We figured he was a stray and considered tossing him into our vehicle but he had a friend with him (possibly part of the same litter). Jim, one of these days you'll have to make this drive with me!! I know you'd totally enjoy it and it would probably take us forever to make the crossing.

Jimmy

I would love to make the drive with and you are right, it might take us a month.

**Jesus** · 03-15-2011

I didn't stay in Escarcega, just had dinner and fueled up, but for what I saw, there are more lodging optons and in better conditions than when Michael Holmes stayed there many years ago.

I stayed at Zho Laguna (10km North of Xpujil) ), at a little cabaña that costs 170 pesos a night and I don't think dogs or cats would be forbidden.

Mhh, I need to re-post another reason to drive during the day in the area, hehee

JimmyMN · 06-29-2011

Discovered these misplaced notes from our drive back to the US... thought the info might be useful.

Driving Cost: Playa del Carmen to Brownsville,TX

Pemex - Playa del Carmen 700
Bridge Toll 20
Pemex - Matamoros (Escarcega) 700
Tire Repair - Vulcanazadora 80
Toll - East of Villahermosa 20
Car Wash - Autolavado 35
Toll - West of Villahermosa 55
Toll - Exit to Minititlan 20
Pemex - San Andreas Tuxtla 500
Bridge Toll - Alverado 20
Pemex - East of Veracruz 720
Toll Station - East of Veracruz 40
Toll - Papantla 20
Toll Station - Entering Tuxpan 40
Bridge Toll - Entering Tampico 30
Pemex - North of Manuel 500
Pemex - South of Matamoros 750

Total Cost.........................................4240 pesos

lindalou61 · 06-30-2011

I found this and couldn't stop until I finished. Thanks for taking the time to do the report and the pics are amazing! Wish I had the guts to do a trip like that.

FunShine · 06-30-2011

Any chance that anyone would go pick up that sweet dog & let him live the good life?

JimmyMN · 07-01-2011

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Originally Posted by lindalou61

I found this and couldn't stop until I finished. Thanks for taking the time to do the report and the pics are amazing! Wish I had the guts to do a trip like that.

Wish I could do a full trip report for each drive but they take way too much time. On my next drive in November/December, I'll have HD video cams mounted front and back and possibly one aimed out the driver side window for those occasions when I'm being shaken down by the police. Don't feel gutsy at all making the drive and my Spanish is marginal but gets me by when I need it.

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Originally Posted by FunShine

Any chance that anyone would go pick up that sweet dog & let him live the good life?

Quite honestly, I think that pooch and his sister/friend/girlfriend is living the dream. Luckily they live in a friendly community and judging from their healthy condition, the locals appear to be coming through for them.

Jimmy

jcbrocks · 07-01-2011

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Originally Posted by RobXNA

Great pics and stories. I really enjoyed this report.

Thanks alot.

great trip thanks alot

bigbadleroy · 07-01-2011

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Originally Posted by FunShine

Any chance that anyone would go pick up that sweet dog & let him live the good life?

I just worry about infection??

any help would be so GREATLY appreciated!!! I would LOVE to see this dog get rescued?? Living on the streets is NOT the life???

LB4Playa · 07-10-2011

Great trip report, I couldn't beleive the oysters, a plate like that would probaly be 40 to $60 dollars at a restaurant here.

JimmyMN · 07-12-2011

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Originally Posted by LB4Playa

I couldn't beleive the oysters, a plate like that would probaly be 40 to $60 dollars at a restaurant here.

The oysters harvested near Alvarado are exceptionally tasty and fresh. I personally prefer the smaller ones for taste and being able to get more than eighteen for less than $2 US is an unbelievable deal. Hopefully, few tourists will ever be lucky enough to visit this seafood mecca and ruin the pricing structure. My next visit there will be November 2011... this time around I'd like to sample some crab.

Jimmy

JimmyMN · 08-23-2011

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Originally Posted by snappysammy

gansitos, jimmy, gansitos
the original, not the new chocolate ones
my junk food staple

I'm in a Mexican grocery store the other day and the guy in the checkout line ahead of me has a family pack of Gansitos. So, vaguely remembering your post, I buy some just like his. Of course, they happen to be the chocolate ones...

Tell me a little bit more about the originals, so I can bulk up on my next road trip.

Jimmy

snappysammy · 08-23-2011

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Originally Posted by JimmyMN

I'm in a Mexican grocery store the other day and the guy in the checkout line ahead of me has a family pack of Gansitos. So, vaguely remembering your post, I buy some just like his. Of course, they happen to be the chocolate ones...

Tell me a little bit more about the originals, so I can bulk up on my next road trip.

Jimmy

as a chocoholic i was really happy to see the new gansitos with chocolate cake
but truth is i like the original yellow cake ones better
just something about the whole gestalt

i have to use a lot of restraint not to finish a box in two or three days, but i am getting better
and of course down here you must refrigerate unless you live in an air conditioned place, which i will not do

now i am really sorry i did not pick up a box at sam's yesterday

snappysammy · 08-23-2011

jimmy, you are da man
since i was here anyway i just reread most of this report

bravo, sir, bravo

**Jesus** · 08-24-2011

I haven't had those in many many years (I didn't know about the chocolate ones, for example)

The originals should be this:

normal cake dough

and the new ones specify that they are chocolate ones, with a darker envelope

I do recommend eating them cold or frozen,

JimmyMN · 10-13-2011

October 2011
For those of you who were concerned, our furry friend from Sota la Marina is still hanging out at the Pemex north of town. Seems to be doing just fine on his own. We again helped him out with some healthy snacks... borrowed from Tasha & Chuey.

Jimmy

06-29-2011	#78 (permalink)
JimmyMN party machine Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Minneapolis-St. Paul Posts: 3,556	Discovered these misplaced notes from our drive back to the US... thought the info might be useful. Driving Cost: Playa del Carmen to Brownsville,TX Pemex - Playa del Carmen 700 Bridge Toll 20 Pemex - Matamoros (Escarcega) 700 Tire Repair - Vulcanazadora 80 Toll - East of Villahermosa 20 Car Wash - Autolavado 35 Toll - West of Villahermosa 55 Toll - Exit to Minititlan 20 Pemex - San Andreas Tuxtla 500 Bridge Toll - Alverado 20 Pemex - East of Veracruz 720 Toll Station - East of Veracruz 40 Toll - Papantla 20 Toll Station - Entering Tuxpan 40 Bridge Toll - Entering Tampico 30 Pemex - North of Manuel 500 Pemex - South of Matamoros 750 Total Cost.........................................4240 pesos Last edited by JimmyMN; 06-30-2011 at 08:34 PM..

10-13-2011	#90 (permalink)
JimmyMN party machine Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Minneapolis-St. Paul Posts: 3,556	October 2011 For those of you who were concerned, our furry friend from Sota la Marina is still hanging out at the Pemex north of town. Seems to be doing just fine on his own. We again helped him out with some healthy snacks... borrowed from Tasha & Chuey. Jimmy Last edited by JimmyMN; 10-13-2011 at 12:18 PM..

03-15-2011	#77 (permalink)
Jesus Nutty Peep Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Posts: 6,017	I didn't stay in Escarcega, just had dinner and fueled up, but for what I saw, there are more lodging optons and in better conditions than when Michael Holmes stayed there many years ago. I stayed at Zho Laguna (10km North of Xpujil) ), at a little cabaña that costs 170 pesos a night and I don't think dogs or cats would be forbidden. Mhh, I need to re-post another reason to drive during the day in the area, hehee

06-30-2011	#79 (permalink)
lindalou61 life=playa Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nebraska - Go Cornhuskers! Posts: 898	I found this and couldn't stop until I finished. Thanks for taking the time to do the report and the pics are amazing! Wish I had the guts to do a trip like that.

06-30-2011	#80 (permalink)
FunShine reposado Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,200	Any chance that anyone would go pick up that sweet dog & let him live the good life?

07-10-2011	#84 (permalink)
LB4Playa beachaholic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kamloops, B.C. Posts: 363	Great trip report, I couldn't beleive the oysters, a plate like that would probaly be 40 to $60 dollars at a restaurant here.

08-23-2011	#88 (permalink)
snappysammy añejo Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 12,271	jimmy, you are da man since i was here anyway i just reread most of this report bravo, sir, bravo

08-24-2011	#89 (permalink)
Jesus Nutty Peep Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Posts: 6,017	I haven't had those in many many years (I didn't know about the chocolate ones, for example) The originals should be this: normal cake dough and the new ones specify that they are chocolate ones, with a darker envelope I do recommend eating them cold or frozen,

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