South of Deming

We drove south today about 30 miles to the Mexican border and walked across to do some shopping; our goal was to stop at Farmacia Express to price some of John’s medication to see if we could save money. We bought a six month supply of two asthma medications and saved $993.38; in looking at John’s insurance and deductible situation we felt this was best for us at this time. We also stopped at the Pink Store which sells tourist items, pottery, jewelry, alcoholic beverages and a restaurant; unfortunately we were there to early for lunch and didn’t partake in the free drink that was offered.

In Mexico looking south at the Pink Store.

In Mexico looking north at the border crossing.

After shopping we walked back across the border, presented our shinny new passport cards and declared our purchases and were allowed to proceed to our vehicle; we had more questions and a quick vehicle check at a Border Patrol checkpoint about ten miles north of the border on Hwy 11.

Five miles south of Deming we entered Rockhound State Park, as the name implies this park is for people who know one rock from another and want to collect and take samples home (up to 15 pounds); we were there to to see the park and walk a trail. We walked the Jasper trail which was a healthy one half mile, either that or we were tired from yesterday’s walk.

Sandy and a Yucca, this little guy followed us for quite a while; the Florida Mountains are in the background.

The view of Rockhound’s campground and beyond.

Back at the mothership we had lunch and then drove KoKo to Voiers park for a walk, we walked her for about 45 minutes . Tomorrow is moving day so back at the campground we caught up on some work and started packing up for the morning.

KoKo walks at Voiers park in Deming.

Voiers has a variety of walking trails.