Hold on to your petty coats because this is one hell of a ride. Let’s start with the T.I.P. or temporary import permit to Mexico. No TIP no entrance, do not pass go do not collect 200 dollars. Well every country has their own rules and Mexico is no different. New tariffs and border issues I believe play a part in our difficulties crossing into Mexico. We pulled into Cruiseport village only to be told we probably would have to return to the states. The problem revolved around not canceling our previous expired tip prior to entering Mexico. What ? Cancel an expired document? No way! Cruise port took pity on us within what they were aloud to do but we had to leave the country, prove it with U.S. stamps for cargo ships and return to apply for a new one. Debbie was instrumental in making this happen even though rental cars, crossing the border at Tijuana, and a time limit of 2 pm was in place. We are now legal and migrating south. I have many stories to tell of kindness by the people of Baja and un-forecasted weather. Please stay tuned as sailing is never linear!