International shopping was first on our agenda today, with our morning spent in Progreso, Mexico. The sidewalks are not very crowded right away in the morning, but by noon, it's crowded. We came back with T-shirts, vanilla, tablecloths, tequila and Kahlua, Cd's and DVDs, little dresses for grandchildren and jewelry. People had nails done and shoes shined, but we
drew the line at fillings, crowns and face lifts. We tried various Mexican restaurants and many of us topped off our visit with banana splits on the American side of the border.
As we drove away, we saw the border fence that had been built. We also drove past many fields that are either ready to plant or in the process of being planted as well as a few fields of sugar cane in various stages of maturity.
The Don-Wes Flea Market gave us an opportunity to buy Valley fruit, vegetables and pecans. It also was a mind boggling array of everything from tools to greeting cards to used books to clothing and sweatshirts. Except with sun and 88 degree temperatures, sweatshirts did not have much appeal today. The outdoor vendors had the advantage of the breeze that made shopping more comfortable.
Now we've just returned from the 5:30 mariachi mass in San Juan. It's such happy, beautiful music, the service is meaningful and so well-attended that it's a great finish to the day and our time in McAllen. - Laurel Jonson, Tour Director
drew the line at fillings, crowns and face lifts. We tried various Mexican restaurants and many of us topped off our visit with banana splits on the American side of the border.
As we drove away, we saw the border fence that had been built. We also drove past many fields that are either ready to plant or in the process of being planted as well as a few fields of sugar cane in various stages of maturity.
The Don-Wes Flea Market gave us an opportunity to buy Valley fruit, vegetables and pecans. It also was a mind boggling array of everything from tools to greeting cards to used books to clothing and sweatshirts. Except with sun and 88 degree temperatures, sweatshirts did not have much appeal today. The outdoor vendors had the advantage of the breeze that made shopping more comfortable.
Now we've just returned from the 5:30 mariachi mass in San Juan. It's such happy, beautiful music, the service is meaningful and so well-attended that it's a great finish to the day and our time in McAllen. - Laurel Jonson, Tour Director
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