2007/03/14
Another Mexican Town
In conversation with someone during our travels we were told that the Pancho Villa State Park was very nice so we decided that we should check it out and headed the approximately 90 miles south to Columbus and the Pancho Villa State Park. The park is situated approximately 3 miles from the Mexican border and is the site where (from their website) “on March 9, 1916, soldiers led by Mexican Gen. Francisco “Pancho” Villa attacked the military camp at the sleepy border town of Columbus, New Mexico, killing 18 Americans. This was the only ground invasion of the continental U.S. since 1812.” The state park has historical exhibits depicting the raid and the subsequent expedition into Mexico.
This afternoon we decided to check out the Mexican border town of Las Palomas. The town is small but does have a number of dental clinics, pharmacies and optical stores. There a few tourist shops with the largest one being “The Pink Store”. Ed and I did manage to find some very good Margaritas and nachos.
Entering Mexico
The big tourist store in town.
Some stores in the plaza behind the Pink Store.
My new friend.
Zaph walked into our neighbours trailer and helped himself to Annie's tennis ball.
Treat time for Zaph and Annie
This afternoon we decided to check out the Mexican border town of Las Palomas. The town is small but does have a number of dental clinics, pharmacies and optical stores. There a few tourist shops with the largest one being “The Pink Store”. Ed and I did manage to find some very good Margaritas and nachos.
Entering Mexico
The big tourist store in town.
Some stores in the plaza behind the Pink Store.
My new friend.
Zaph walked into our neighbours trailer and helped himself to Annie's tennis ball.
Treat time for Zaph and Annie
