A DAY OF DRIVING
The first full day is one of driving. We depart El Paso very early in the morning to try to beat the crush at the border, which only takes about an hour to cross. After leaving Juarez, we switch from our American bus to a Mexican one, which is similar, though a little smaller. Lunch is in the outskirts of Chihuahua, which we will return to at the end of our journey. On our way to Creel we make a stop in La Junta. The photographer in me is getting anxious, so I take a few photos, though most could have been taken anywhere.My room in Creel is far more rustic than my suite the night before, but compared to some of the accommodations in Tibet, it's grand. If you can actually sit on the toilet, it's a good room. The group is offered a complimentary margarita upon arrival and for some reason those that don't want theirs decide to pass them on to me. Needless to say, I'm feeling fine in no time. I follow this by watching a few episodes of The Simpsons dubbed in Spanish.
After a decent night's sleep I discover that I've brought along the world's worst disposable razor. After five minutes of ripping and tearing, I decide that I'll wait and see if I can find a better one in El Fuerte.
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