Today we drove, drove, drove and then drove some more to get from Oaxaca to Tapachula, Mexico's largest border town. The drive was a bit uneventful today, which is always a good thing, so I'm including some scenes from the road.

This is my husband and favorite car mate, Nick. He and I took turns driving to Tapachula. It was a long (15 hours!) and beautiful drive.

When you see this sign, slow down immediately or brace yourself for topes are coming. Like speed bumps, topes serve to slow traffic down through cities or residential areas. The two bumps on the sign really do not capture the magnitude of the topes. Topes are usually taller than they are wide, making the car shimmy and your teeth rattle, even at the slowest speed, as the car traverses each bump.

Some of the women have seen in Mexico can carry large baskets of food, laundry, and many other items on their heads.

Pigs. Occasionally, we meet up with fellow travelers on the road. Oink.

Another important road sign. This one indicates a winding road ahead. Much of the road we drove on today were mountainous and windy.

Livestock crossing. This road sign is important because much of the livestock in this part of Mexico roam free and occasionally make their way onto the roads. We had to stop twice for cow crossings.

That's all for now...

Peace out,
Chanda
chanda@drivearoundtheworld.com

Logbook for November 23rd
Start: Oaxaca, Mexico
Finish: Tapachula, Mexico
Mileage: 380

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