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Day 17---
10-31, 4275 mi--7,000
km, Nuevo Laredo to Austin, TX
Home again, home again, ready for work. So...what did we
learn?
THE RACE
La Carrera Panamericana is a once a year, 3,000 km race
from the bottom of Mexico to the top. There is literally
no other event like it in the world. It is the only place
in the world where you get to drive as fast as you want
for 7 days, with police blessing and escorts, and with thousands
of people lining the streets cheering you on---all the while
staying in 4 star hotels, eating in fine restaurants, and
spending time with an international collection of interesting
people. Certainly it is not for everyone, and it has grueling
and wearing aspects, not to mention life-threatening danger--but
for the right people, there is nothing like it.
MEXICO
If you have read through all of this, then you already know
that we LOVE Mexico and Mexicans. We've spent alot of time
in Latin America and we plan to spend alot more. Nowhere
else are we so universally received with such warmth and
enthusiasm. The beautiful country is only part of the story.
It is one of the most generous, warm, people places we know.
THE MINI
WHAT A CAR! This car is made for twisty mountain roads.
It is made to pass slower traffic. It is comfortable, economical,
and easily cruises at 115 mph for hours at a time. The performance
modifications we have made have increased our enjoyment
of the car's acceleration and handling in every way. And,
this car speaks a universal language...people love to smile
and wave to us! Thumbs up! Peace signs! Blown kisses! "PRECIOSO",
Mexicans say, "QUE BONITA!" This car evokes emotion
from folks everywhere, and EVERY time that emotion includes
a smile. A smile, adults and kids alike. Lil Schmutzie is
a delight to drive, for body and soul.
We love this incredible car.
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