Well, the Great Divide route goes to Antelope Wells, the US Port of Entry for Mexico. In fact, the name "Antelope Wells" would imply there's a town there, but in reality there's nothing there but the Port of Entry and two wonderful US Customs agents.

We anticipated an easy, easy 45-mile cruise from Hachita down to the border - nice, even roads, no traffic. But we immediately got a big headwind and the 3-hour cruise started looking like it would take all day. Wim and Tiny led the pack (they were riding without gear) and pulled us all the way down there, and we eventually made it. But oh, what a day. (Jeff had decided to return and not go on to Mexico, so he found no reason to fight th wind going down there.)

Part 1
First I had a flat.
Second Ron had another flat, and Jeff got two big long thorns in his tire (but the True Goo worked)
Third Wim's front fork brace broke completely! He put a pipe clamp around it and continued cautiously.
Fourth Ron broke 2 more spokes (at least 10 total now!)

Part 2
We finally got to Antelope Wells about 130 after a long, tiring haul. We took all th required pictures with Wim and Tiy and hugged them goodbye and sent them home. Then Tim Balderston, the marvellous customs agent, helped us out with tamales, rellenos, and even an ice cream. We filled our water bottles and prepared to cross the border.

Part 3
On the Mexican side, there was no Immigration office, so we couldn't get a Tourist Card, so once again we're in the country illegally. Somewhere we'll have to find an office that will make Ron and me legal. But the Customs agent were wonderful. We had a beer, card tricks, magic handshakes, great conversation, and LOTS of fun with Ignacio (Nacho) and Rogelio (and Tim, from the US side). It was entirely a blast. More ice cream.

Part 4
And then it turned out Rogelio had to drive to Juarez, and Janos is right on the way - so he offered us a ride. We accepted, because it was quite late in the day and it seemed like a great thing. Rogelio took us the 45 miles or so to Janos and we got a hotel for our first night in Mexico.

It was an incredible day!