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qtla9111
Oct 05, 2013Nomad
What you call the "barrio" is actually true border life. Speaking Spanish has been a part of this region and south Texas for over 500 years. A line in the sand doesn't determine what politics, religion or language one speaks. I happen to speak Spanish and when I am here in the RGV, as I am this month, I feel right at home.
The valley is over 80% Hispanic and they cater to snowbirds. Walking around after dark is not an issue and I wonder where you got that idea. We had stayed at what is know known as the Birding Center, along with other parks on the same road. I have gone running there early in the morning before the sun breaks, walked that road to do corner shopping at dusk coming back at night. Some of the best Tex-Mex is sold in that area.
My comment also includes the area on the other side of Inspiration and 83 where we also stayed for a few years at Circle T. That neighborhood is very safe for early morning and evening walking.
The valley is over 80% Hispanic and they cater to snowbirds. Walking around after dark is not an issue and I wonder where you got that idea. We had stayed at what is know known as the Birding Center, along with other parks on the same road. I have gone running there early in the morning before the sun breaks, walked that road to do corner shopping at dusk coming back at night. Some of the best Tex-Mex is sold in that area.
My comment also includes the area on the other side of Inspiration and 83 where we also stayed for a few years at Circle T. That neighborhood is very safe for early morning and evening walking.
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