I'ts been quite a while since I've been back to Tijuana, Mexico... 5 years to be exact. Being away didn't really feel bad and I didn't miss anything other than the family I still have back in Mex. For the one short day I was there, so many things came back to me in a whole different way. Tijuana's rough aesthetics and familiar faces seem to be rushing in back into me.

Tijuana BorderThe border stretches further than the eye can reach.  It hugs the hillside, oblivious to its own significance in the lives of the incalculable souls seeking opportunity on its U.S. side.  On and on la linea&nbs… — Tijuana Border
The border stretches further than the eye can reach. It hugs the hillside, oblivious to its own significance in the lives of the incalculable souls seeking opportunity on its U.S. side. On and on *la linea* extends. The captured advertisement of dreams existing on this (its Mexican) side is less than convincing to those in search of a better life.

Tijuana border into the PacificHere, it ends.  But beyond the border's last physical pillar, Border Patrol maintains a strong presence to prevent attempted crossings via the Pacific. — Tijuana border into the Pacific
**Here, it ends. But beyond the border's last physical pillar, Border Patrol maintains a strong presence to prevent attempted crossings via the Pacific.**

Hopeful souls on the lookout for a better lifeMen and women line the border.  Undoubtedly, many of these people are separated from family and loved ones who have made their way to the other side.  I can't help but to feel so lucky by havin… — Hopeful souls on the lookout for a better life
Men and women line the border. Undoubtedly, many of these people are separated from family and loved ones who have made their way to the other side. I can't help but to feel so lucky by having so much and being able to going back to my family as I wish. This is a privilege that not many share.

Sewer homeRough is not the right word I would describe for those living in a sewer.  No human being should have to be subjected to living in such a way. — Sewer home
**Rough is not the right word I would describe for those living in a sewer. No human being should have to be subjected to living in such a way.**

Gathering The Tijuana River, known as “El Bordo,” has become a place of refuge for thousands of Mexican and Central American migrants.  The riverbank extends 2.5 miles along the U.S.- Mexico fence.  Migrants have built and excavated “… — Gathering
The Tijuana River, known as “El Bordo,” has become a place of refuge for thousands of Mexican and Central American migrants. The riverbank extends 2.5 miles along the U.S.- Mexico fence. Migrants have built and excavated “pocitos.” Pocitos are tunnels in which migrants - men and women - live in hiding from any potential assault of police or organized crime.

Looking for a better wayAs we made our way along El Bordo, people viewed us with hopeful curiosity, asking if we belonged to a church charity group.  We answered with honesty, stating we were just passing by. — Looking for a better way
**As we made our way along El Bordo, people viewed us with hopeful curiosity, asking if we belonged to a church charity group. We answered with honesty, stating we were just passing by.**

Miles and miles of crossesThe lost souls.  Miles and miles of crosses stretch along the border in mourning of those who don't reach that dream of a better life.  For these people, their dream instead died with them. — Miles and miles of crosses
**The lost souls. Miles and miles of crosses stretch along the border in mourning of those who don't reach that dream of a better life. For these people, their dream instead died with them.**

It is quite the impacting sight: touching and feeling another's memory. These are people I've never met nor ever knew anything about. Now just the memories of people searching for a better opportunity in life.

It is crystal clear and right in front of you. Mixed and matted in a haze so very clear. Little spots and little dots are floating near. They get closer and closer to pass through. Once inside, new thoughts begin to spew. Some are of joys and some you will fear. Be rest assured most will make you cheer. When it leaves there will be many a clue. The day will set, And night will fall, This sign you get. it’s a name you call. So wake up and be clean and keen,See the unforgettable as the unseen. Cause, we don’t know the price of Love, cost of Beam,

If you wanna know the cost, die with your dreams.

-Ann Rich

Such special place, my beloved Tijuana, Mexico.