We are going to try to attend to any questions anyone has about Mexico so if you're wondering something or you just want to chat about logistics, etc., please post a comment. I've opened the comments up so that anyone, regardless of whether or not they have a Blogger account, can post one with ease.
Driving into Mexico - is that dangerous?
No, it really isn't. Having said that, everyone will need to purchase Mexican Auto Insurance at the border. American Insurance companies used to offer coverage about 100 miles over the border but they no longer do this - in order to play it safe you purchase a short term Mexican car insurance policy at the border (well, really, before you get to the border, at a convenience store or other dozens of venues before you actually reach the border). The policies usually run for about 5 days and cost between $30 and $50 depending on the level of coverage and the age of the car (make and model play a part in cost also). We've never had any problems though - it's just a safeguard.
What about church on Sunday?
While going to church while on vacation may not be everyone's cup of tea, we will have the opportunity to attend the local ward in Rocky Point on Sunday. Going to church (just sacrament) is actually a really cool experience. Even though none of us really speak Spanish, it doesn't matter - you stil pretty much understand everything that's going on! We took the kids when they were all still really small and they were totally great. Dress is not the level of Sunday Dress that we are used to. I've even gone in my Batik skirt that I use as a swimsuit cover up. Very Casual sunday dress is appropriate just because for the most part, the Mexican people will not be as dressed up as we are used to at home. They will probably be wearing sunday clothes, or most of them will be, but they won't be full suits and dressy dresses.
Food?
We are going to buy food before we leave while we are still in Phoenix. Water is really important. Each family needs to bring enough water for their family for the days we are there. Realize that you are going to feel like drinking water much more than you usually do - the heat will take it out of you and you will get dehydrated if you don't consistently drink the whole time. Some soda or juice is okay, but if you don't make a concerted effort to drink water you will get sick. As far as food, we usually recommend that each family take care of themselves for breakfast and lunch. Don't like a big breakfast? (we don't tend to like big breakfasts most of the time), fine, just bring some cereal and milk, maybe some bagels and fruit. We can usually buy tortillas and/or burittos on the beach from the locals and those are great for breakfast too. Lunch is usually a "you're on your own" kinda thing - We generally have anything you can think of to make a sandwich, some chips, licorice, things of that nature and then the kids are kinda able to eat whenever they get around to it. We will have several fridges and freezers in the house so there shouldn't be a problem with storage. For dinner we are thinking of combining efforts and taking turns making the big meal for everyone. Keeping it simple, like lasagne and garlic bread or fajita's. Maybe one night those who want to can go into town to go out to eat. There's a great restaurant right by the sea that can accomodate large groups and is relatively inexpensive. Your kids are probably going to want to graze a lot during the day so you really want to try to make sure you have their favorite snacks.
Sun!!!!
The WORST thing that can happen is a sunburn because you (or your child) will be miserable the rest of the trip. You have to CONSTANTLY re-apply the sun block ALL DAY! I cannot emphasize this enough! Believe me, I have learned the hard way- it doesn't even look at all like you are getting any sun until the sun has gone down and you turn beet red within the last hour of the day and lay miserable in a fever induced stupor for the rest of your stay!
Let me know what other questions you have!
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From Kyle and Tammy -- Website is a great idea. Thanks! The place looks wonderful. Our family is sharing one room and we noticed in the pictures that the floors are tile. Do we need to bring bedding and air mattresses for our kids to sleep on the floor or will this place provide extras like fold away bedding? (email: haysbills@netzero.com)
Good question. Many of the rooms have multiple beds and some even have partitions dividing the adults from the kids. Plus we have some extra bedrooms (we think two).
When we've gone with friends in the past, the sleeping arrangements have been very loose. Not in a swinger sort of way :) The older kids sometimes sleep outside on the patio or on the beach in sleeping bags--older than your kids. And groups usually end up sleeping in the living room on couches etc. I don't think anyone's ever slept on the floor on any of our trips, even when we have twenty or more kids. There is always something to sleep on.
The house comes with a lot of bedding. We usually bring a sleeping bag or two since Holden and Brennan like to sleep on the beach. A few extra pillows is a good idea and maybe a sleeping bag or two.
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