Mexico - The big departure

It's true, it's really true.

I left for Mexico.

The house and motorcycles are sold, and all my remaining possessions fit in the trunk of my car. I had to drastically cut down on my dresses and shoes to make room for "essentials" like my partner's tools and... my kitchen knives. As someone who loves to cook, my knives were what I missed most in the AirBnBs I stayed in around the world during my travels.

A few minutes after signing the deed of sale for the house, I set off on an adventure.

First stop in Ontario at my little sister's to eat lots of delicious dishes that taste like "more please" and to accumulate sweet moments to remember when I get homesick.

I cross the border at Windsor-Detroit where a charming customs officer inquires about the purpose of my visit and, surprised by this mature couple who have decided to expatriate, wishes me a good trip with a big smile.

The road is beautiful, the weather is perfect. I cross several states in the United States, each of which, in its own way, stands out.

Michigan and its great lakes, Ohio and its Amish, Kentucky and its fried chicken, Tennessee, the birthplace of country music, Mississippi, the birthplace of the great Elvis, Arkansas and its hot springs, and finally Texas and its oil fields.

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The quality of the American highways and the 120 km/h speed limit make the beginning of my journey very pleasant.

Finally, I arrive at the Rio Bravo del Norte (called the Rio Grande in the United States), this immense river that serves as the border between the United States and Mexico for over 2,000 km.

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Tomorrow I'll be in Mexico. The administrative aspect of the US-Mexico border is stressing me out a bit. Fortunately, I can rely on my "Mexico Facebook groups," which are an inexhaustible source of information, and, of course, on my partner, who provides me with unwavering support when I encounter difficulties.