Is Mexico Safe? - Page 713

Turkeycreek · 10-14-2012, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tricepilot

I have proof that you have:

I've decided to appropriate this photo. I'm liking it.

Craneguy · 10-14-2012, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeMike

Schizz, the big bad gringo man with the special warfare badge made me cry!

Hey, it's all good! Maybe if he comes down he can meet mi Tia "Tuchi".

And in other news...photo up date from the 1st Annual Rally La Ruta del Cafe in La Esperanza coming up.
Craneguy and I are going to make the evening news out of Xalapa.

Andres and Arte did a helluva job along with all the great people in La Esperanza to put on a really good motorcycle event!

Really a fantastic day. I know Mexico pretty well now but that had to be the friendliest group of people I've EVER met!

Looks like there's going to be another media outlet we can't trust. The interview is with a brit and a canuck and the canuck does all the talking. Talk about slanted reporting! :-D

I won't hear anything bad said about the mexican people. Take out the asshole element (as with all countries) and they and their roads, food and honest hospitality make this a place that shouldn't be avoided. Hell, we were 100 miles from anywhere and everyone even spoke some English!

Get on your bikes and ride people and call us when you get here!

jimmex · 10-14-2012, 05:22 PM

My girlfriend and I have just traveled from A. Prieta down to Moctezuma, Son. on some really nice Sierra roads. No problems, not even a mean look have we received. We were going to stay at Turkey Creek's sweet hotelito but found ourselves on the wrong side of some pretty big Sierra late in the day. We are almost certainly the only gringo in this little pueblo and I like it. Cold Pacificos in a plastic bag with hielo.

BobLoblaw · 10-14-2012, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Craneguy

Really a fantastic day. I know Mexico pretty well now but that had to be the friendliest group of people I've EVER met!

Looks like there's going to be another media outlet we can't trust. The interview is with a brit and a canuck and the canuck does all the talking. Talk about slanted reporting! :-D

I won't hear anything bad said about the mexican people. Take out the asshole element (as with all countries) and they and their roads, food and honest hospitality make this a place that shouldn't be avoided. Hell, we were 100 miles from anywhere and everyone even spoke some English!

Get on your bikes and ride people and call us when you get here!

MikeMike · 10-14-2012, 05:25 PM

Ok, some early pics from the rally.
I need to mention that the people in La Esperanza are among the most kind, generous, and truly warm folks you will find in all of Mexico. They make their village proud!
It was good to meet up with Andres again, and great to meet Arte and the boys from up north. All really good guys and great riders!
The morning breakfast was cooked up by the local ladies, eggs with a chile salsa que no tienen mama!, beans, and fresh homemade tortillas.
It is worth going to La Esperanza just for the coffee, too. Some of the best in Mexico and produced by the relatives of Andres, a family with a century of experience.
It's called "Greenland" for a reason, as you will see.
I am sure you'll see more pics when Arte and Andres get back, they were leaving tonight after the rally. Hardcore guys, doing the rally and then riding out of town and back home. If you know the area, you know these guys can ride.
I won't spoil the finishing order, I'll let Arte let you know. This was a benefit event for the local school, a really good cause. Real good, fun, party atmosphere and I know that the Craneguy and I will be at the next one for sure and we'll be bringing more people next time.

Start line was beside the rec center. Notice the blue sky, unlike the previous two days of rain! Today was warm and sunny.

Good turn out of people from different parts of the state and pretty much the whole village.

The people below are discussing CraneGuy's refusal to start from the pit beside the rec center.
He couldn't be convinced. LOL!

Why they call it Greenland
Somewhere by those mountains 4 wheelers, bikes, two up 4 wheelers, you name it, were jockeying for position
for close to 2 hours.

A flashy CraneGuy stops to "reflect" for a moment.

Unfortunately, we both finished out of the running. Two little lambs who have lost their way. "Follow me, Steve,
I know the route". "But Mike, the road just seems to end in those trees". "Well, it didn't 3 years ago"!

Every time I go to La Esperanza I spot interesting wildlife. One year it was a Jaguarondi, another year it was a Yorkshireman on a Harley, and this year it was a camel.

The above pic prompted CraneGuy to explain "50 Shades of Gray" as practiced in certain locales he has worked in.

What's inside that bag is pure magic!

Thanks Andres (who sacrificed his appendix) and Arte who enjoyed the Pepito and Sarita joke!

GSAragazzi · 10-14-2012, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeMike

Schizz, the big bad gringo man with the special warfare badge made me cry!

Hey, it's all good! Maybe if he comes down he can meet mi Tia "Tuchi".

And in other news...photo up date from the 1st Annual Rally La Ruta del Cafe in La Esperanza coming up.
Craneguy and I are going to make the evening news out of Xalapa.

Andres and Arte did a helluva job along with all the great people in La Esperanza to put on a really good motorcycle event!

Yep, about the level of hospitality as I expected. I should too introduce you to my cousin Ben. Funny last name Tuchi something to do with a Madre who's 1st name is Chinga (she must be Chinese or something'). Something like Ben (cousin) Tuchi (last name) Mrs Chinga (someone's Madre).
Those a gret picks and clearly a great ride. Trying to book a bike in DF but no dice. I can only find singles and I really want something larger. Any leads?
Enjoy the Joe in good health.

MikeMike · 10-14-2012, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GSAragazzi

Trying to book a bike in DF but no dice.

Gee, does that mean you're not coming down?

Over here on the Gulf coast we take our "bull" seriously.

mark883 · 10-14-2012, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmex

^^^When you get tired of propping up Michigan, get on your bike and we'll redux the 2011 trip with some interesting variations.

I'd love to! October got crazy at work, maybe this winter.

Who knows. Gotta check the budget too. $4+ diesel isn't great for the van transport budget.

mark883 · 10-14-2012, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tricepilot

+1

Another ride with Mark would be excellent

Igalmente, tricepiloto

airdale7 · 10-14-2012, 06:55 PM

What is the name of the mountain range in the area of Ciudad Victoria and Soto la Marina and south toward Tampico?

Turkeycreek · 10-14-2012, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmex

My girlfriend and I have just traveled from A. Prieta down to Moctezuma, Son. on some really nice Sierra roads. No problems, not even a mean look have we received. We were going to stay at Turkey Creek's sweet hotelito but found ourselves on the wrong side of some pretty big Sierra late in the day. We are almost certainly the only gringo in this little pueblo and I like it. Cold Pacificos in a plastic bag with hielo.

We will see you next time Jimmex. Let us know if SON 117 south is still a wreck. It was really bad south of Sahuaripa. Hewby and Ajinsan both rode that way recently. (Two great RRs if you have not seen them)

acejones · 10-14-2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by airdale74451

What is the name of the mountain range in the area of Ciudad Victoria and Soto la Marina and south toward Tampico?

Sierra Gorda

airdale7 · 10-14-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by acejones

Sierra Gorda

Thanks ACE. Hey that Diamondhead is a nice resort/town. I spent the night there a few year back.

tricepilot · 10-14-2012, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by airdale74451

What is the name of the mountain range in the area of Ciudad Victoria and Soto la Marina and south toward Tampico?

Quote:

Originally Posted by acejones

Sierra Gorda

No, actually, this is Sierra Gorda

Turkeycreek · 10-14-2012, 08:13 PM

If I had known you would be posting the photos I would not have dressed in drag for Halloween

10-14-2012, 05:22 PM	#10683
jimmex Guero from SanAngelo Joined: Jan 2003 Location: West Texas Oddometer: 1,430	My girlfriend and I have just traveled from A. Prieta down to Moctezuma, Son. on some really nice Sierra roads. No problems, not even a mean look have we received. We were going to stay at Turkey Creek's sweet hotelito but found ourselves on the wrong side of some pretty big Sierra late in the day. We are almost certainly the only gringo in this little pueblo and I like it. Cold Pacificos in a plastic bag with hielo. __________________ Guero from San Angelo

10-14-2012, 06:55 PM	#10690
airdale7 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Location: Cherokee County, Oklahoma Oddometer: 392	What is the name of the mountain range in the area of Ciudad Victoria and Soto la Marina and south toward Tampico? __________________ www.twowheelsthreeamericas.com http://share.findmespot.com/shared/f...g5lhhD5mskKfTD There are two kinds of lost. Not knowing where you are, and not knowing where you are going.

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Turkeycreek Gringo Viejo Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Banámichi, Sonora, Mexico Oddometer: 461	If I had known you would be posting the photos I would not have dressed in drag for Halloween __________________ Mexico - Dream, Discover, Ride Hotel Los Arcos, Northern Sonora's Motorcycle Haven http://www.losarcossonora.com

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10-14-2012, 05:25 PM	#10685
MikeMike Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: South east Mexico Oddometer: 2,396	Ok, some early pics from the rally. I need to mention that the people in La Esperanza are among the most kind, generous, and truly warm folks you will find in all of Mexico. They make their village proud! It was good to meet up with Andres again, and great to meet Arte and the boys from up north. All really good guys and great riders! The morning breakfast was cooked up by the local ladies, eggs with a chile salsa que no tienen mama!, beans, and fresh homemade tortillas. It is worth going to La Esperanza just for the coffee, too. Some of the best in Mexico and produced by the relatives of Andres, a family with a century of experience. It's called "Greenland" for a reason, as you will see. I am sure you'll see more pics when Arte and Andres get back, they were leaving tonight after the rally. Hardcore guys, doing the rally and then riding out of town and back home. If you know the area, you know these guys can ride. I won't spoil the finishing order, I'll let Arte let you know. This was a benefit event for the local school, a really good cause. Real good, fun, party atmosphere and I know that the Craneguy and I will be at the next one for sure and we'll be bringing more people next time. Start line was beside the rec center. Notice the blue sky, unlike the previous two days of rain! Today was warm and sunny. Good turn out of people from different parts of the state and pretty much the whole village. The people below are discussing CraneGuy's refusal to start from the pit beside the rec center. He couldn't be convinced. LOL! Why they call it Greenland Somewhere by those mountains 4 wheelers, bikes, two up 4 wheelers, you name it, were jockeying for position for close to 2 hours. A flashy CraneGuy stops to "reflect" for a moment. Unfortunately, we both finished out of the running. Two little lambs who have lost their way. "Follow me, Steve, I know the route". "But Mike, the road just seems to end in those trees". "Well, it didn't 3 years ago"! Every time I go to La Esperanza I spot interesting wildlife. One year it was a Jaguarondi, another year it was a Yorkshireman on a Harley, and this year it was a camel. The above pic prompted CraneGuy to explain "50 Shades of Gray" as practiced in certain locales he has worked in. What's inside that bag is pure magic! Thanks Andres (who sacrificed his appendix) and Arte who enjoyed the Pepito and Sarita joke!