Friday, January 5 – We've been here in Mission, TX, since Wednesday and finally enjoying some warmer weather. We are actually in a small town west of Mission called Penitas. We are in Leisure Valley Ranch, a 55+ community where we are renting a lot from our friends, Amy and Steve. We have stayed here many times and are enjoying time with good friends.
Looking right. 
Looking left.
Oranges, grapefruit and lemons are in season here in the Valley. Many people have several trees in their yard and plenty of fruit to share. We just walk around with a couple of bags and gather whatever we need to make delicious fresh juice.
The lemons are JUMONGOUS! A little comparison for you.
On Friday, we drove a few miles south to cross the USA – Mexico border into Progresso, MX. We are visiting a dentist to have some old crowns replaced and our teeth cleaned. Progresso is a typical border town filled with tourists seeking inexpensive dental, optical, and prescription drug deals. We have always been very happy with the dental work we've received here and weren't disappointed today.
We arrived early, 8:15, at Mustre Dental Clinic and by the looks of things when we walked out of the examination area that was a good move. Patients had filled the waiting room and were even sitting outside the office waiting for treatment. Marsha and I both had old crowns removed and were fitted for replacements. Each crown is $200 and cleaning is $25. Compared that to what we would pay in the USA, this is really, really inexpensive. These clinics are every bit as modern as those at home and most of the dentists are trained in the US and many even live there.
After our dental visit we strolled down the street visiting several of the touristy shops and eventually stopped for a couple tacos and margaritas. Again a bargain at $5 for five tacos and $4 for the BIG margaritas. There was even a fellow playing music for listening or dancing!
Mexico even likes our Astros.
I bet that huge dog is going to make a great piñata.
By early afternoon we were ready to head back across the border. A quick check of our passports and by dropping a twenty-five cent toll into the turnstile for crossing the bridge over the Rio Grande, we were back home. We'll be returning in a couple weeks to be fitted for our finished crowns. In the mean time, we have plenty of adventures and “mucho” exploring to do, so stop back and enjoy the Rio Grande Valley along with us.
Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. Have a great day!
I missed you in Progresso by a day, I was there Thursday for some dental work. As a penalty for neglecting my teeth while full-timing, I was quoted a $3200 fee by an American dentist. Got the same work done across the bridge for $1200.
ReplyDeleteNot sure we will be doing Algodenes this year but next for sure
ReplyDeleteGlad you have some warmer weather
Have a Grande margarita for us! Have fun.
ReplyDeleteThe theme of this blog is BIG! Big dog, big margaritas, and big lemons. Sounds fun! Well, not the dentist so much although saving big money can be fun.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear it is warming up for you. That is such a nice spot you have there with so much room. I made juice, as well!! Nothing like fresh squeezed! I made both grapefruit and orange. Great prices at the dentist!!
ReplyDeleteThere's something about having a margarita in Mexico. They seem to taste better.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you are settled in taking care of your health needs for this month and there's no snow.
ReplyDeleteBe Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
May do as you did next time we need crown work done.
ReplyDeleteNow that IS a huge lemon!! It must be fantastic to pick off the tree fresh fruits!! When I was young, growing up in Daytona Beach, we had fruit trees and I remember how awesome it was!!
ReplyDeleteYou certainly get good pricing on dental work in Mexico!! We've never been there he t might give it a try!!
What a beautiful spot you've landed in for the month. The community looks great. . . and free fruit. . .awesome!
ReplyDeleteFresh lemons smell so good.
ReplyDeleteThank goodness for those dentists in Mexico! Our orange trees are just about ready for picking. We have three on our site, all different types. Enjoy your time in Penitas. LuAnn
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great place to spend a month!
ReplyDeleteenjoy your time there.
ReplyDeleteYou're settling in for the winter. Here's hoping you have beautiful weather without the wind.
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