This was my first trip to Texas, made even better with two great companions and fellow Jeepers. As a former Californian now living in New Mexico, traveling down to the border with two native Texans was an unforgettable experience. Over a 38-year career as a union sheet metal worker, my trade took me coast to coast, giving me the chance to work alongside people from all walks of life. Even so, not in my wildest dreams did I ever picture myself saddling up on a burro and trotti
