Crossing the border into Baja seemed like a big deal. We planned and stressed, and planned some more. We debated about which border crossing would be best. We researched and poured over our maps until our eyes started to cross.
Being from Vermont, we don’t think twice about crossing the Canadian border. We zip up to Quebec or Montreal. We spent 3 weeks in Newfoundland traveling on our motorcycles and camping. We’ve traveled overseas to many countries. Why was this border different? Is the difference the language barrier? The perceived notion that Mexico is dangerous? You wouldn’t believe the number of people who told “Don’t go there! It is dangerous! Those people were just killed!”. Or the fact that so many people want to immigrate to the US…it must not be a great place if everyone wants to leave…can it?
We are now several days into Baja. The border crossing in Algodones was a snap. The border crossing agent, Charlie, was sweet and helpful. There were no lines, no wait, no fuss. We drove in, filled out the paperwork, paid our fees, and voila…Welcome to Mexico!
Was it easy because of our weeks of stressing and planning? Or is it really not that big a deal? Either way, as Puppy would say, lets go!
We are off on our next adventure!! Baja!!!
