Gloria,
what a wonderful thing. I've been reading about the TX round tables and
am really excited about it. Like you, though, we in AZ do not go down to
Mexico these days because of the problems. Also, missing the shops in
Nogales etc. Thanks for the photo..... so so so gorgeous.
Glad you are home safely after a very enjoyable trip.
hugs, mj
On Apr 5, 2011, at 6:47 PM, [email protected] wrote:
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I live in Central Texas and I took a short trip to South Texas, known as the
Valley, to attend the state conference of the Pan American Round Tables. I am
serving the last few months of my 2 year term as Director of the Austin Table.
South Texas is very tropical and has an abundance of beautiful plants, flowers,
and fruits. Because of the warm weather, they grow and bloom all year. The
area also borders Mexico and going to the Valley was always a wonderful
opportunity to visit Mexico but not now, because of the violence and battles
between Federal police and the drug cartels. It was sad not to be able to
visit the shops and eat the great food. However, I did get to visit a few
shops that have relocated to the Texas side of the little city of Progresso
and I also got to see so many trees loaded with fruit, mostly oranges and
grapefruits, and so many beautiful flowers. One of the most beautiful was a
bouganvillea, the size of a tree, and in full bloom.
I just had to share the photo I took.
Gloria,
