south of the border with zeno


Border2014-123wIn the continuing adventures of Zeno, the border patrol dog par excellence, here we are in the massive South of the Border tourist trap just south of the South-North Carolina state line.  Called “America’s favorite highway oasis,” it is referred to by aficionados as Camp Pedro and Pedroland, due to its Mexican cartoon mascot figure, and, a bit too abbreviated, as SOB.  Puns rule the roost, such as “I never sausage a place!” on billboards.  Among the six eateries, I checked out the Sombrero Restaurant for the first time, quality Mexican!


About Ben

Ben Batchelder has traveled some of the world's most remote roads. Nothing in his background, from a degree in Visual & Environmental Studies at Harvard to an MBA from Wharton, adequately prepared him for the experiences. Yet he persists, for through such journeys life unfolds. Having published four books that map the inner and exterior geographies of meaningful travel, he is a mountain man in Minas Gerais, Brazil who comes down to the sea at Miami Beach, Florida. His second travel yarn, To Belém & Back, received a starred review from Publishers Weekly. For more, visit www.benbatchelder.com.