Trip to Rocky Point, Mexico?

[WyrmDL]

I have a chance to go with a Church group and build a house in Mexico for the homeless. It will be a 3 day trip, early March.

My parent's are strictly against this, but I, deep within my soul, am yearning to go out there and do something.

I know there is still danger down in Mexico, however, I also know that it is focused only in certain parts of Mexico. There are Americans that still travel and even live in Mexico, and are fine.

What is your take? I am a young, foolish teenager; I feel that if I don't go, I will regret it for a long time. Am I wrong here?

[Mazatleco17]

Where in Mexico if I may know?
Sorry didn't know Rocky Point was Puerto Peñasco.

[MIJ-VI]

Are you wrong to follow your heart and do good in this world? No.

Are you right to thoroughly research and fully prepare for what you're getting into before entering any new situation? Yes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Pe%C3%B1asco

I have no experience travelling abroad but if I went somewhere that was strange to me I'd keep it low key and bring no pricy anything (clothes, shoes, watches, jewelry, phones or other gadgets).

I'd also get a map of the town I was going to and study it so that I could get around without having to be so reliant upon locals for directions (I did this when I was still on the road).

A decent English-->Mexican phrasebook or dictionary + learning some of the local lingo in advance would be good too.

And above all I'd be nice to people & make some new friends by being a friend (lending a hand with this & that if I could) and I'd always watch my back and not assume anything.

Hopefully someone with pertinent experience will be along shortly...

[MIJ-VI]

Originally Posted by Mazatleco17

Where in Mexico if I may know?

Puerto Peñasco I believe.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Pe%C3%B1asco

[Mazatleco17]

Originally Posted by MIJ-VI

Puerto Peñasco I believe.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Pe%C3%B1asco

Thanks I'm assuming your church group has plenty of experience on the matter, sadly even with all of it Mexico is a dangerous place period, there are many small towns and villages that have been taken over by thugs who won't hesitate to harm you, on the other hand there's still plenty of nice people who need your help and will deeply appreciate it.

[ShredderMaximus]

Originally Posted by Mazatleco17

Thanks I'm assuming your church group has plenty of experience on the matter, sadly even with all of it Mexico is a dangerous place period, there are many small towns and villages that have been taken over by thugs who won't hesitate to harm you, on the other hand there's still plenty of nice people who need your help and will deeply appreciate it.

EXACTLY!

[MIJ-VI]

Originally Posted by Mazatleco17

Thanks I'm assuming your church group has plenty of experience on the matter, sadly even with all of it Mexico is a dangerous place period, there are many small towns and villages that have been taken over by thugs who won't hesitate to harm you, on the other hand there's still plenty of nice people who need your help and will deeply appreciate it.

Actually it's not my church, it's WyrmDL's ^.

Parts of Mexico have gotten to be that dangerous, eh?

WyrmDL, is there any way that you can help out around your home town or region until you're a little older and more experienced?

How about Habitat for Humanity?
http://www.habitat.org/intl/maps/na....MDU6NDIgQU0%3d

Or Google about for local volunteer organizations. Perhaps you could find one which raises funds to finance home building projects abroad.

[Mazatleco17]

Originally Posted by MIJ-VI

Actually it's not my church, it's WyrmDL's ^.

Parts of Mexico have gotten to be that dangerous, eh?

I know not your church just saying thanks for telling me it was Puerto Penasco didn't make myself clear.

And yes parts of Mexico are extremely dangerous, drugs dealers are fighting all over for control of territories, kidnappings, executions, robberies your name it, are an everyday thing.

[MIJ-VI]

Originally Posted by Mazatleco17

I know not your church just saying thanks for telling me it was Puerto Penasco didn't make myself clear.

And yes parts of Mexico are extremely dangerous, drugs dealers are fighting all over for control of territories, kidnappings, executions, robberies your name it, are an everyday thing.

Hmm... It would seem then that WyrmDL's parents have a reason to be apprehensive about his (or her) planned trip south.

[bassman03]

If you're there during spring break say hi to my brother for me!