Ok.. this is just a fast post to give an update on our bad day with the Mexican Police. First of all, in four years of traveling Mexico this was the first day ever that I have been pulled over by the Police here.

So we left the Pyramids near Mexico City. We planned a route that WE thought would be safe from the Mexican Police. We were so wrong!

First on a rural road we were stopped by a Mexico State Police. He said that we needed to have our emission sticker for the Jeep that we ARE TOWING. Second, how could he have seen the stickers which are on our front windshield when he came from behind?  We got off lucky because our dear friends at Hacienda Contreras were able to help with translation via cell phone and we were free to go.

Then once we arrived into Puebla on what’s called the Periferico Ecologico which is the ring road that goes around Puebla. This road is a bypass of the city. Well.. while following many busses we were once again pulled over. They said we couldn’t be on that road because we had dual rear tires (which we do and so do the trucks and busses on the road). We were also told we did not have a permit to be towing our Jeep. He said that he got a call from the station that said they saw us on a Camera ( I’ll bet this city doesn’t even have them, and really, I would bet big money on it).

So again, with the help of Sal and Barb we got off. BUT we did pay the “Mordida” for the first time ever of 100 pesos to prevent the last 5 miles to our destination. I HATE THIS AND THAT!

So.. we made it. Have super fast 3g service.. actually our plan is for 1.5 MB and I am getting 3 MB… looks like we may stay here for a week to get the Jeep fixed. That way I can work to pay for it.

Will keep you posted. Adios.