Just on the other side of the US/Mexican border, lies a small uncommon town that many people may spark concern when they first hear about the main attraction's here. Actually, it's likely that you have visited such a thing in the last 6 months or so, and I don't think it would be a stretch to say many people dread visiting these in the States which practically every mid-sized town and up possesses. Have you figured it out yet?
Los Algodones is said to have the highest density of dentists, doctors, opticians, and pharmacies within its small four block radius. Catering mainly to US and Canadian snowbirds who need cheap yet reliable work done. Many of these doctors are US trained or have an equal education, and follow the same credentials and guidelines as anyone you've likely been to. It's said that on an average January over 33,000 people flock into town to visit, eat, shop, and return for check-ups.
Personally I was not the one visiting for dental work, this time. My girlfriend Julie had been introduced to the idea from friends of her mothers that had traveled there in the past. She did all the research into who to go to and ended up with Bernal Dental Group, who provided a guide from the border to their office 3 blocks away. Walking into the office I was impressed at the cleanliness, and other friendly patients waiting while watching The Simpsons in Spanish. Julie went to the back, and after roughly an hour returned and received a prescription for some antibiotics and pain medication. Because we didn't have a clue which pharmacy to go to, we were pointed in the right direction, and everything went smoothly. Even crossing the border with her prescription wasn't a problems since the customs workers are aware that the pharmacy is only a block away.
We will have to return again in February for the second half of the procedure, when all the tourist will be around as well. I'm excited since the weather will not be in the scorching hundreds, and all the hockers trying to sell you their trinkets will be occupied with the countless others actually interested in their wares.
Flying "United" Airlines
Hotel Pool area Overview
Pool and Hot Tub
As for hotel accommodations Julie and I stayed at the fancy Quechan Casino Resort, which was almost too nice of a place. Especially after returning from a small Mexican town, where as you are approaching customs there are several beggars and small children trying to obtain your change or sell you one last necklace. Honestly I don't know their entire life situations, but having the ability to go back to an Air Conditioned room and a fancy pool made me feel some remorse. This however didn't ruin the trip, but only supported my personal views that this monetary system we all love and obey is in need of a paradigm shift.
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