Today we decided to return to Algodones, Mexico, however this time we rode there on the motorcycle so we could enjoy the warmer spring weather. When we left this morning just after 8:00 AM the sky was still overcast and the mercury was reading 16C (or 61F) but the forecast was calling for sunshine and warmer temperatures as the day progressed. We dressed in our leathers and the closer we got to our destination, the warmer it became. By the time we reached Algodones the temperature was 23C (73.4F) and we removed all our heavy outer clothing and wandered around the streets in our tee shirts basking in the sun. We headed to our favourite little outdoor eatery (again) and enjoyed three fish tacos each (we were famished) and bottled water for a grand total of $5.30. (The price is just so ridiculously low and the tacos are so darned good, we just keep returning to the same place!)

Today Algodones was not nearly as busy as it was two weeks ago when we were there with Rich and Laura. There were still plenty of tourists, though a younger set, (spring break) but there was no line up whatsoever when we crossed back into the US...it was great!

The return trip was much warmer, no clouds, lots of sun, 25C (77F) and the leather chaps remained in the saddlebags. As good as it was, six hours on a motorcycle was hard on our derrieres and we were glad to get off and walk around when we got back to the park. In a couple of days we will be celebrating our 11th anniversary and after this trip, we decided we will give each other a new, softer seat for the bike. That way our trips will be more comfortable and a lot more enjoyable in the future.