Oasis in the Desert

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Photo of Adventure Caravan group and an evening sunset at the RV Park
Photo of Cindy in her bikini (under three layers of clothing)











La Gaviota Resort, Beach of La Pesca, and Poza Rica
Cindy read that there were only two things to do in La Pesca – Fish and Beach. Shopping was minimal and the town was not booming with activity. I would like to add two more things to do in the area. Relax and enjoy the countryside and catch up on RV chores. We left Oklahoma without really finishing our RV makeover . We had the materials and tools on board, so that is just what we did. Working outside at the campground was not much of a chore and the finishing touches to the RV were completed..
The three day stay passed quickly and we were making plans to move on to Poza Rica, via an overnight stay at the Country Express Hotel Just north of Tampico, Tamaulipas. We left La Pesca and traveled south to the Inn. We found a group from Adventure Caravan staying at the Hotel. There were 21 RVs parked and heading eventually to Panama. We all dry camped overnight at the Inn at a cost of about $7.50 USD (100 Pecos).
We skipped breakfast and attacked the roadway early (about 8:30 am) and headed for Poza Rica. The drive was long and tiresome. We finally reached Poza Rica about 4:00 pm in the afternoon (a distance of about 200 miles). Road conditions varied and we probably did not average more than 35 miles/hr. On the way in, I drove a little too close to the bridge frame work and left a passenger side mirror on the way through. I was able to find a suitable replacement at a Mexican Auto Zone.

We stayed at the Poza Rica Inn parking lot for two days and did little more than shop (we found a Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club in the city). The Adventure Caravan also stayed at the Inn and had reserved all of the RV spaces, thus we landed in the parking lot. We were grateful we left the caravan trail and headed on our own.

2 comments:

Kathy said...

Glad you're still safe and in beautiful places! Looks like an adventure. Love getting to see your posts, thanks!

Lynne said...

Wow, I wish I had to map to follow your trip. Great pictures.
I agree, I don't think I would like a caravan either.