Mexico Adventure....a little different than you might think!

It was time for dental work once again and we don't have insurance to cover that here in the US.  Do we bite the bullet and pay the outrageous fees here?  We could wait until we visited Egypt again but....

Fred  had a problem that needed to be addressed now and so did I.  We consulted with friends who have lived here awhile and they encouraged us to go to Nogales,  Mexico. It is located just across the border from Yuma, Arizona, a 3 hrs. drive from Phoenix. We parked in a large parking lot and walked across the border without seeing any authorities.

Vendors were lined a long the side walk and people were carrying around their wares attempting a sale  which was pottery, ornaments for your garden etc.  We found our dentist in a very clean office. At first I was a little apprehensive as her dentist chair wasn't the most modern.  Fred went in first and after 1 1/2 hrs. came out very satisfied with her work. I had the same experience of professionalism and perfection in her work.

Whoops, missed the tooth on the sign

Why do people choose to drive there...a very boring road for 3 hrs. and then often stand in line for possibly  2 hrs. to cross the border returning to the US?  The VERY FAIR PRICES along with expertise work. Fred got a 'crown' for $200 and I had deep cleaning for $40 a quadrant equally $160 instead of $800 in the U.S.!  Regular cleaning is $35 and small fillings are $40.

Before leaving we enjoyed a lovely 'fish taco' plate with re fried beans and rice with live music accompaniment.  If you head for the border line up, and get there before 1PM, the line isn't too bad. the first time we were later and waited 2 hrs. This last time we went, it was only about 1/2 hr. as we made our appt. earlier.

Our very reasonable purchases .... The turtle just had to kiss Fred!  For only $6 he will decorate our garden.

If you head for the border line up to cross back into the US and get there before 1PM, the line isn't too bad. The first time we were later and waited 2 hrs. This last time we went, it was only about 1/2 hr. as we made our appt. earlier. 

If you look at the line positively, it is a good time to make new acquaintances.

So, we would highly recommend You take care of your dental and optical needs there if living in the area. Buses are running all the time from the retirement communities  Motels are also there in Yuma. We used $40 round trip in our 92 faithful Buick...

Well, my dear blog mentor, Rita, will be very proud of me that I finally got my pics along with my story.  I hope you enjoyed this mini tour.