A painting in the Burger King at ELP- the old days at the bridge.
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I cross the bridge and am welcomed- and the welcoming continues for three days.
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An evening of dominos with the boys- cool.
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Segio and Gustavo with letter of apology from Bill Clinton- great story- see our blog.
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Dinner during a rainstorm with men from the city.
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All over the city I walked freely and felt fully at ease.
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Second breakfast- or third. Chicken tacos.
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All the trip I tweeted and sent the message- all is well and thriving in Juarez.
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I was followed for several hours by tv and other press.
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My right hand guide at Authentic Copper Canyon. Alfredo Murillo at the bridge.
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The streets of Juarez were packed- thriving.
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I had all kinds of Mex press but absolutly none from El Paso.
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Meeting a man and nieta in the plaza- I have grandkids this age and would bring them here- absolutely!
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With Tintan- local actor and icon.
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Getting my sandals washed up- fun at every corner.
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Juarez will always have a corner of my heart and soul- thank you so much!
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I walked and was welcomed everywhere- I had my concerns but was always at ease everywhere.
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Lunch at Tomochi with Sonia and a film crew and our hosts.
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Holy cow the food was awesome- I have neverf tasted such rajas!
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Gustavo Elizado was the mayor of Juarez- and our host.
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On the street in Juarez- incredible warmth and hospitality everywhere…and fun!
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Boys and futball with border patrol in the background.
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My Freind Alfredo Murillo is standing in US and I am standing in Mexico- this is a spot where you can "cross" for a few feet- we talked at a distance of a few feet with the border patrol.
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Mexicans at Rio Bravo with El Paso and UTEP across as borderpatrol watches.
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Rio Grande (Bravo) and the train bridge- this is the spot where NM, TX and Mex meet and there is no wall.
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Evening over Juarez/El Paso from Hotel Ibis.
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A gift from our Ramada Inn host Lorenzo- oh my this is good mescal!
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Our hosts for night 3- the modern Hotel Ibis near the consulate.
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The end of the journey in Samalayuca
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