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[*] posted on 7-25-2007 at 03:41 AM


A year ago last March at Manendero my brother (not me) was asked for ID, they wrote down his name and also seemed to write down my license number. Never had that happen before. And why just my brother, not myself or my son? :?:



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[*] posted on 7-25-2007 at 05:42 AM


Good stories Mango...can't imagine riding that many miles on a bus!
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[*] posted on 7-25-2007 at 06:10 AM


Mango, Great stories. Do you fit some kind of profile or was it just random ? CaboRon



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[*] posted on 7-25-2007 at 08:04 PM


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Mango, Great stories. Do you fit some kind of profile or was it just random ? CaboRon



Almost always just random. When I was younger I used to have long hair and a beard; but, even then I never really felt singled out in Mexico more than any other tourist. Tourists tend to get better treatment than locals; and almost every time I am searched the locals are too.

When you travel so many miles you are bound to see a little bit of everything. I've traveled to nearly every state in Mexico and each region has its own unique problems that the federales are working to combat. Much cargo, and most people, in Mexico are moved by bus, so it just makes sense that the federales would scrutinize bus travelers and their cargo. I am proud to say that in every occasion they have been very professional.

I generally dress very conservatively when I travel in Mexico. I find I blend in much better in a button down shirt, cotton pants, and simple shoes. Sometimes I'm mistaken for a Mexican, which cracks me up. I make a habit of not trying to stand out any more than possible. It's safer for me and I find people accept me better and have less prejudice. The only time I wear shorts or flip flops is when I am actually ON the beach.

Traveling cheaply on buses you tend to interact much more with the culture in Mexico than you do by any other means of transport. It's a great way to go; but, you also fly past a lot of stuff that you would like to stop and check out more. That is what "next trips" are for.
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