The Transformer

Yup, accident plus two weeks and this is what we're driving! Toyota called on Wednesday and told us they're waiting on the last 3 parts-- we're hoping to get fixed this next week. We'll see-- after all, we are in Mexico!

An interesting sidelight. After Toyota first inspected the van and ordered parts, we told them that we would return to pick up the van and just drive it for two weeks or whatever, until the parts arrived. "Oh, no, senor! You cannot drive a damaged car in Mexico. One, your insurance won't cover you. Two, the police will not allow it." Obviously, we poo-pooed the first as we'd seen many "damaged" cars on the roads here. The second-- well, we called the insurance company and they had no problem with continuing to drive the van." So, we went back to Guad and got it.

Although it seems everybody stares and smiles at us now, we had no problems around Ajijic. However, we did get pulled over by a motorcycle cop on the periferico in Guad. He patiently explained that we could not drive a damaged car in Mexico without a permit, generally issued to allow you to drive to the repair shop. Damn! Anyway, we talked for a while, he examined all the papers (including the Toyota work order) and decided that it wasn't my day for a ticket. Nothing worse than stares since then. If we can make it another couple of days.........