A traveler from the center of Mexico crossed the US-Mexico border on foot from Tijuana to San Diego. He was accompanied by a friend and had his passport and visa in order. The traveler found the experience to be surprisingly simple and quick, taking less than four minutes to cross the border with only a few basic questions asked. He noted the stark contrast between the two countries, particularly in terms of language, commerce, and street life. The traveler also highlighted the differences in the treatment of pedestrians and the presence of police officers. He expressed his surprise at the ease of the process, having expected it to be more complicated and time-consuming.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator is crossing the border from Tijuana, Mexico to San Diego, USA on foot.
2. The narrator is from the center of Mexico and finds it peculiar to see people who live in Mexico but work in the US.
3. Hundreds of thousands of people cross the border every day.
4. There is a new wall built by the US under President Donald Trump's regime, which is considerably taller.
5. The narrator has all the necessary paperwork, including a passport and visa.
6. There are three accesses from Tijuana to the US: the new one at the airport, and two others.
7. People who cross the border daily have a fast pass.
8. The narrator went through the normal process, which took less than four minutes.
9. The narrator was asked simple questions, such as what they were coming to the US for and where they lived.
10. The narrator's suitcase was not opened or inspected.
11. The narrator was surprised by how simple and easy the process was.
12. San Diego is 13 km from Tijuana.
13. The narrator found San Diego to be beautiful and well-taken care of.