RV Tourism in Mexico

[moisheh]

Every season there are posters who think that this year RV tourism is increasing. As much as we would all like to think it is recovering the truth is it sucks! Today, El Imparcial has an article on the loss of trailer parks in San Carlos. There are quotes from the Tourist and Convention people with statistics. They used to have a thousand RV tourists in SC. Now it is maybe 150. Kino is very similar. They also mention that the RV'rs would return every year and eventually buy a house. The article also mentions the impact on the local economy. I can remember when you needed a reservation to get a spot in Kino. Not now. According to that article they blame the perception of insecurity.

Moisheh

[rvmex]

Russ lo siento mucho mi amigo un fuerte abrazo a ti y tu esposa

Fausto....

[mexicoruss]

Belgique wrote:
Russ: re "Calling me sir makes me feel old, so refrain from that in the future......ha ha , thank you!"

I'm a geezer and I'm guessing that my 73 years trumps yours? "Sir" is me being old school and trying to show you and yours my sorrow as to what you are going through. I cannot imagine that. Prayers.

That is sweet in many ways, I am 53 and happy to be alive. I appreciate your input, I appreciate your thoughts. We will survive this. We are blessed with good friends and compatriots (probably the wrong word but whatever)

[stanbnv]

Russ, can't emagine what you're going through, you have my deepest sympathy.
Steve, you are old, I'm only 71.

[Belgique]

Russ: re "Calling me sir makes me feel old, so refrain from that in the future......ha ha , thank you!"

I'm a geezer and I'm guessing that my 73 years trumps yours? "Sir" is me being old school and trying to show you and yours my sorrow as to what you are going through. I cannot imagine that. Prayers.

[mexicoruss]

My daughter posted this today, she misses her little brother a lot and it is a hard thing to reconcile......


Death is nothing at all
I have only slipped away into the next room
I am I and you are you
Whatever we were to each other
That we are still
Call me by my own familiar name
Speak to me in the easy way you always used
Put no difference into your tone
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow
Laugh as we always laughed
At the little jokes we always enjoyed together
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was
Let it be spoken without effort
Without the ghost of a shadow in it
Life means all that it ever was
There is absolute unbroken continuity
What is death but a negligible accident?
Why should I be out of mind
Because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you for an interval
Somewhere very near
Just around the corner
All is well.
Nothing is past; nothing is lost
One brief moment and all will be as it was before
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!

Canon Henry Scott-Holland

[mexicoruss]

Belgique wrote:

mexicoruss wrote:

Belgique wrote:
Russ: condolences on your recent loss. That is so sad.

Thank you - yes it is very sad and tragic. Life throws these weird test at you.

He died on the 21st and 2 weeks late my daughter came to Peñasco with a whole bunch or people and we had a huge beach wedding (I think it was 72 guest), how's that for 2 different emotions separated by 2 weeks?

You're a better man than me, sir. But then, I guess we suck it up and do what we have to do. That said, take care of yourself. Prayers.

Thank you for your thoughts. It is a tough time for me, but more for my wife. I feel a need to comfort her and it is a difficult task....we will get through this .......somehow! Calling me sir makes me feel old, so refrain from that in the future......ha ha , thank you!

[Belgique]

mexicoruss wrote:

Belgique wrote:
Russ: condolences on your recent loss. That is so sad.

Thank you - yes it is very sad and tragic. Life throws these weird test at you.

He died on the 21st and 2 weeks late my daughter came to Peñasco with a whole bunch or people and we had a huge beach wedding (I think it was 72 guest), how's that for 2 different emotions separated by 2 weeks?

You're a better man than me, sir. But then, I guess we suck it up and do what we have to do. That said, take care of yourself. Prayers.

[moisheh]

Russ: Sorry to read of your loss. How sad!

Moisheh

[mexicoruss]

Belgique wrote:
Russ: condolences on your recent loss. That is so sad.

Thank you - yes it is very sad and tragic. Life throws these weird test at you.


He died on the 21st and 2 weeks late my daughter came to Peñasco with a whole bunch or people and we had a huge beach wedding (I think it was 72 guest), how's that for 2 different emotions separated by 2 weeks?

[SrFoxmexico]

We live in Puerto Vallarta and would not bring our RV down here. This is just our personal feeling. The biggest reason is the toll the high humidity here takes on all equipment. All the way from corroded electronics to swelling wood. We like that is is safe and sound in a park for the winter in Tucson where it is nice and dry. This way it is just a few hours and we are in our "Northern Home" for the summers.

[Belgique]

Russ: condolences on your recent loss. That is so sad.

[Belgique]

Wm.Elliot wrote:
Please - let's stay focused on Mexico. Voicing extreme political opinions is going to make readers lose respect for any of your opinions. It does for me. There are other forums for political rants.

Well said sir. Amen.

[moisheh]

cknsls: This board ( or at least the Mexico forum) is NOT mostly USA citizens). Nor are most Mexico RV'rs residents of the USA. They are Canadians that could care less about buy American polices. Probably some who are so far to the left that they dislike the USA! I started this thread and like most of this type it is way off subject. It really does not matter if Mexico is safer than the USA or anywhere else. As others have stated it is about perception. If long time travelers are having second thoughts how about newbies? Try going to an RV park in Arizona, Florida or the RGV and tell them you are headed to Mexico. You will be laughed out of the park with: Are you nuts, you are going to be killed, they will steal your RV and more. Of course that is not the truth but the PERCEPTION is what counts. Before the recent upturn in violence and dangerous demonstrations there were interested newbies. But not now. There have always been areas that one had to avoid but that area has increased in size and much of it is areas where RV'rs travel. No one is targeting RV'rs but one could have real problems if you are on the Autopista and they are demonstrating against the GOV. Some of the demonstrators are not students. They are anarchists. Showing them your Good Sam card will not help! Did you see the news story of the US sailor in Greece? Many years ago we were in Juarez. We walked across on a Sunday. As we were getting ready to leave I noticed a crowd and a stage. Like a schmuk I dragged my wife to that area thinking they were going to play music! It was a political demonstration. It was very crowded and I realized we had to leave quickly. The crowd got louder and in a minute they were burning effigies of Reagan! We got out quickly. Our scariest experience in Mexico. Watch some of the videos of the burning of cars and buildings. Do you want to travel in those areas? Unlike Russ and Mex we do not live full time in Mexico. But unlike most RV'rs we mingle with Mexico families and are part of that community. I listen to their stories and have become more informed about Mexico. The good and the bad. Lately the bad has exceeded the good. Bus robberies are on the increase. None are reported by any media. Most Sonorans have relatives in Sinaloa. Even the poor have smart phones and they all use social media. The reports from Sinaloa south are very scary. Unlike 10 years ago the Mexican public is more informed and that could be the downfall of the Gov. I have not checked this week but the demonstrations have spread to Oaxaca and even Mexico city.

Moisheh

[MEXICOWANDERER]

It is my best guess that Mexico is going to limp along on the same number of overland travelers that it has seen for the last couple of years. Unfortunately that number IMHO is not enough to support trailer parks with one foot already in the poorhouse.

But also in my opinion is the fact that many RV'ers are going to dramatically downsize. Campers, and vans instead of class A and class C. When a hotel room costs less than an overnight parking spot it is quite apparent. Check out the free or almost free boondocking sites the next time you come. You will be surprised at the number of vans and campers.

And I am happy to report I do not get USA blues/news reception, my vecinos would not know the word Obamacare, recognize the name Rush Limbaugh and cluck their tongues at criminals who use any excuse to hurt people and destroy things. The talk is about if the fish are present, their son's new outboard, the picnic upcoming at the river and the rumor of a regionally famous banda showing up for next month's fiesta.

I really wonder who has the better quality of life...

[Wm_Elliot]

:R