Across the Border

Well, I spent many days in Mexico as you can see. Ecap, Kathy, Argento and Mrs. Ecap all had a wonderful time. Mexico City is HUGE. One of the most populous cities in the world and, to make things worse, somehow the streets layout is one of the most confusing in the world as well. Glad we had Ecap around because I was lost as soon as we left the airport. We went to the Aztec Stadium, the UNAM campus, we visited the Zocalo and the Archeological Museum. Not to mention the tours to the many archeological sites in and around the city.

Of course we went to Cancun to relax by the beach. Ecap is great to have around, he knows lots about Argentina too, so we embarked into many conversations until late at night about our two countries, their similarities and their differences.
He is also and accomplished pilot which will be very helpful for the remaining of our trip. My old Goose had a technical problem and it will need some extensive repairs. Ecap without hesitation lent us his Beechcraft Kingair which we'll be using until the Goose is repaired.

So, early in the morning we got aboard the King for our flight to the land of the free.

Here's a pic of us in the King passing close to the Pyramids near Mexico City.

This is the Temple of the Sun, 50 miles from Mexico City, in Teotihuacan, buil by an ancient culture and a worshipping place for the Aztec people. I know it does not look too good on the FSX. Truth to be told, I could'n find many good realistic landscapes in Mexico. I am expecting for a dedicated scenery to be released for the country, it looks as generic as Argentina on the simulator.

Anyways, we are off to the States! I will need to learn to find my way around the new cockpit, as you can see:


Departing from the Lic.Benito Juárez Natl.Airport.:


Looks like another stormy day. The smog over Mexico City doesn't help, either:





Above the clouds, the sun still shines. The plane is jumping all around, despite the peaceful image! The only one who seems happy is Ecap, joking as if nothing happened.


Look at those clouds!

Flying above Queretaro...

Under the sunlight...

After crossing the California Bay, we arrived at Tijuana, south of the border! Bye bye Latinamerica, we love you!

A few miles north and we are already near Pumpdoc's home. Welcome to San Marcos, CA!

Oops, a little too high get ready for some heavy braking!

PD was waiting for us at the McLellan, Palomar Airport. Ah, it was so great to see him!


He gave us his R.Lee Ermey impersonation and acted all gruffy and such. Then he smiled and we all had a laugh. Now, I've heard San Marcos has the best restaurants in California so we better go get something to eat because I am starving. I am no fan of Mexican food (love the spicy bit, but I only consider steak, potatos and pasta as edible products). Mind you, PD has proclaimed many time his cooking skills so I guess we are in for a treat here!

Next, two very short trips to pick Yoda and the mighty Puma!

Welcome to California, a sunny place for shady people! (Just kidding!)