
Well, the Mexicans are not the worst drivers in the world… neither are they the best. After 14 days on the road (about 4000 km) we have learned the 10 commands of Mexican macho driving:
1) Never use the horn – it shows you are not in charge (very not-macho)
2) The bigger vehicle, the more right to the road you have
3) Take over anyone who have taken over you.
4) Drive as close as you can.
5) Do not use signal at all OR use emergency signals all the time.
6) Never drive under the maximum speed limit
7) Take over long lines by driving in the emergency lane
8) Let anyone in who has just jumped the line by driving in the emergency lane
9) Please do your shopping while waiting for green light from the street vendors
10) Lights are for sissy pants… also at night time
After hitting the mainland we have had the pleasure of two new things, Mexican toll roads and Love motels.
Mexican toll roads
I know I know, it doesn’t sound too good but they are really nice. Prime tarmac that has been laid straight trough the countryside with peeps into lush forest, deep valley and mountain scenery. Since they are deadly expensive they are mostly half empty which just add to the joy.. until next toll booth (the cost is about 10 USD per 100 km).
Snow in Mexico
Love motels
Some fairly exotic-looking motels close to highway entries and exits, who attract customers who is shacking the secretary or just one of the working lady from down the road. They are surprising nice and cheap (the motel, mind you)… and can be rented by the hour or the whole night (we mostly do whole night). They even have a garage to hide the car so no-one can see who is shacking who.
A lucky guy is going to spend the night with two chicas at the Love Motel