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In September 2015, I went to Big Bend NP with Ray. At that time, Trump had nearly 0 chance of winning the presidency according to polls. At least 10 other republicans were running for the nomination. This bit of information will become more important later in this report. We went across the river to Boquillas Mexico in this boat.
We ate at a restaurant/bar and I started a conversation with the owner, Ventura Falcon. I asked him how he stayed in business between 911 and 2013. The boat border crossing was shut down right after the 911 incident. He told me that his customers had been mainly people crossing over illegally from the US and that nearly everyone in Boquillas had to leave because their main source of revenue was gone. This town is very remote and relies on tourists. It’s over 100 miles to a gas station. He also told me that the town would die when Trump was elected. Of course, I knew that was highly improbable and told him so. He was adamant. I offered to bet 100/1 odds.
We signed IOU notes.
Of course I lost and had to return in December of 2016 to pay my debt. I did coerce friends to go with me. The road from the park headquarters to the river is very desolate, but has a 45MPH limit. The park was nearly empty. We went 71 MPH. This ranger did not like us going 71MPH. He asked us why the high speed and I deftly slipped in the story about going to pay a debt. He gave us all a WARNING ticket.
Scenery viewed while waiting for the ranger to check us for outstanding warrants before giving us the warning ticket.
Transportation from the river to Boquillas, about a mile. The river crossing is $5. Donkey ride is $5. Bed of a pickup is $5. Walk is free. We rode.
Ventura was in town, the big one with a gas station, with his wife welcoming a new baby boy into the family. I met his sister and father and they were surprised to learn that I was there to pay my debt.
Me cheerfully giving $100 to Ventura’s father while his sister looks on.
It was very cold, but we did do a little riding. Pictures to come later.
We ate at a restaurant/bar and I started a conversation with the owner, Ventura Falcon. I asked him how he stayed in business between 911 and 2013. The boat border crossing was shut down right after the 911 incident. He told me that his customers had been mainly people crossing over illegally from the US and that nearly everyone in Boquillas had to leave because their main source of revenue was gone. This town is very remote and relies on tourists. It’s over 100 miles to a gas station. He also told me that the town would die when Trump was elected. Of course, I knew that was highly improbable and told him so. He was adamant. I offered to bet 100/1 odds.
We signed IOU notes.
Of course I lost and had to return in December of 2016 to pay my debt. I did coerce friends to go with me. The road from the park headquarters to the river is very desolate, but has a 45MPH limit. The park was nearly empty. We went 71 MPH. This ranger did not like us going 71MPH. He asked us why the high speed and I deftly slipped in the story about going to pay a debt. He gave us all a WARNING ticket.
Scenery viewed while waiting for the ranger to check us for outstanding warrants before giving us the warning ticket.
Transportation from the river to Boquillas, about a mile. The river crossing is $5. Donkey ride is $5. Bed of a pickup is $5. Walk is free. We rode.
Ventura was in town, the big one with a gas station, with his wife welcoming a new baby boy into the family. I met his sister and father and they were surprised to learn that I was there to pay my debt.
Me cheerfully giving $100 to Ventura’s father while his sister looks on.
It was very cold, but we did do a little riding. Pictures to come later.
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nice!
If there was ever a list of rules that needed to be revised, the 45mph max limit in national parks should be at the top of that list! Riding the Blue Ridge Parkway at 45mph is sheer torture... 
Even 60mph in both places would be a HUGE improvement!
nice report. now I'm hungry for some beer and Mexican food
