Texas, along the US-mexican border

The long drive from South Padre Island to Big Bend National Park has been almost boring, at least for the first stretch.



Only billboards in Spanish and signs for border crossings let the traveller be aware that Mexico is just around the corner.




Foreigners, who are driving in thise area should always be prepared for a stopp by border patrol. We had our green cards and passports checked at least three times in two days - one time even about 20 miles inland.