Port-of-Entry on the Rio Grande River in the Big Bend National Park.
First glimpse of the Rio Grande River after leaving the US Port-of-Entry.
Diana and the ferry boat Captain
The welcoming committee in Mexico
Victor (seated) collecting ferry fees ($5 roun trip). When the crossing was closed, Victor would sing from the Mexican side, with tip jars on the US side. It was good to met Vistor after listening to him over the years.
First view of Boquillas as we walked in from the river.
Port-of-Entry on the Mexico side.
House on the edge of town selling embroidered cloths.
Even the abandon buildings have a fresh coat of paint.
The bar is long gone, but the sign remains.
Village church.
Interior of the church.
Lots of bright colors.
A few house up on the hill.
Water cisterrn.
A very thin donkey wandering on the street.
Solar panels & satellite TV.
The local (and only) bar. The bartender is standing just inside the door.
Inside the bar. Note the 2013 calendar.
Framed money collection on the bar wall representing visitors from various countries.
One of the two restaurants in town. We split an entree in each because we wanted to try both.
Our waiter & the cook at Boquillas Restaurant.
Playing his guitar for tips in front of Jose Falcon's restaurant.
The other restaurant. Both were very good.
Wagon wheel decor in front of Jose Falcon's.
Wash station in English.
Enjoying life.
The donkey's waiting to take the tourist back to the ferry (we choose to walk).
Back across – a fun adventure.
