Algodones, MEX 10/25/10

We've made 2 of the 3 trips to Algodones in the last week, as part of our adventure with the dentist. It is a 3 hour drive to the border (Yuma). There is a $5 parking lot right at the border and we walked across. One of our destinations was the "purple pharmacy", where we loaded up at very good prices. They carry everything there,as well as cosmetics, vitamins..etc etc. List goes on and on. And there is a pharmacy on almost every corner! There are also dentists and opticians every block too. This was a first for Roger and I and I was impressed with our savings. Our friends have made this trip many times and had the itinerary all laid out for us. Our dentists are in a new building (see photo) about 2-1/2 blocks from the crossing. All of the surrounding street sidewalks are filled with vendors. My friend Max found a darling little leather shoulder strap purse and I found some pretty "glitters".
happy trails......

ball games and rain

As we headed south from Washington at the end of September, we visited two of our granddaughters on the way. We were pressed for time but got very lucky with the girls' schedules. Hannah had a double header the day we got in and Lacey did not have school or work the day we got to Chico. Hannah pitches for the Lady Eagles and they won both games on the Sunday we visited. We somehow did not get photos of Lacey this trip.. too busy seeing her new house, meeting her housemates, and getting in a good dinner. Both girls are thriving at school, busy as ever, but managed to have some time for us too. We didn't get to stop and see Vienna and her family this trip, but hope to catch up them on our return from places south next year. I've included a little video of Hannah throwing a pitch. I would not want to play catcher for her! Wow, what an arm!

After several hot days in Casa Grande the first of October, we have had a couple of days of "monsoon" weather! I've included a short video, which actually missed the thunder and lightning, and photos of our "lake" at our front door. It was a pretty impressive display of mother nature at work. Today, 10/6/10 sunny weather has returned and it is not quite so hot. After all my complaining of rain in Washington, the 105deg. heat of our first days in Oct were WAY to HOT! We are adjusting to the low 90s, and love the sunshine every day. Well, I hope the videos work... my blogs are always a work in process....

Happy trails....