As we meander south along dirt fire roads, Leyman explains the surveillance equipment that we pass. Tall towers sprout periodically from the grassland but they are not cell towers. I learn that these towers detect movement and can pick up footsteps, vehicles, etc. Once a vibration is detected the tower notifies a border patrol to investigate that sector. I guess wandering jeeps are not a threat as we travel through the area unimpeded.
Thanks for a shot of the current wall, hope they get the BIG one there soon. Great trip, thanks again, still raining here. :>( Take care. GOD BLESS
JD
Jim
The big one is not far away. Hot and dry here – just like a desert! 🙂
Can you believe it’s been 8 1/2 yrs since we were at the border Debbie? That walk on the Rio Grande certainly opened my eyes about the border with Mexico and about how narrow the Rio Grande was at least at that location. The temperature is supposed to get up to 80 degrees today. We have our window opened til then. I imagine it’s getting hot where you are.
I know what you mean! Time really flies. They are talking triple digit temps here next week – not what I was looking for but still not ready to move.