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Monday, February 5, 2018

Visiting Nuevo Progreso, Mexico

Nuevo Progreso, Mexico is southwest of where Eric and I are staying in Harlingen.  It is  a popular day trip for visitors to the Rio Grande Valley.





Eric takes a selfie of
us at the US/Mexico
Border Sign, at the
middle of the Rio










The welcome sign
& statue.







The statue symbolizes Mexico's Aztec beginnings.  According to legend, the gods advised the Aztecs to establish their city on land where an Eagle is seen perched in a Prickly Pear Tree, devouring a Serpent.





Progreso has many
shops, pharmacies,
& optical stores.











There are dentists
everywhere...










Sit & dine
roadside.












I like the colorful
store fronts.















There's tee shirts, jewelry, toys, souvenirs, clothing, ceramics, household items....





I was surprised to
find chips with
Hot Sauce.











Pure Vanilla is very popular
& inexpensive, compared to
prices in the US.


















A group of bikers
gathers Progreso.











This building is a popular
roosting spot for birds.









Pancho's Bar & Grill
is a poplar watering
hole.





Sit on a saddle &
order a drink.





Friends, Bill & Marilyn,
brought Eric & me to
their favorite pharmacy.










Stop at the bar after
shopping for a free
Margarita.





We watch traditional
Mexican dancing... 







... as we sip our
drinks.





Eric & I stop at a
 street side bar. 






Eric tries Quita Penas
Crema de Tequilla.

It's very sweet.




I mentioned that I was looking
for fresh Flour Tortillas.

The bartender sent someone
to the local Tortillaria for
Tortillas, & here they are!








Bill & Marilyn took
us to Red Snapper
for lunch.


















Eric likes his Chicken Fajitas
with Beans & Rice.


My Shrimp with Rice &
 Queso delicious!












After buying a few souvenirs, Eric and I compare liquor prices with what we pay in the US.  Shopping in Mexico saves us money, even after paying Texas taxes as we re-enter the country. 

Estaremos de vuelta!  (We'll be back!)

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