Cinco de Mayo Trip Planning
Hey all,
I was starting to make plans for my first trip of this year and it just so happens that I'll be able to be there during Cinco de Mayo. Should I stay away during that holiday as they jack up prices and it gets too crowded or would it be a fun experience to be there for this holiday? Any and all suggestions and comments are welcome. PM as well if you can.
Thanks in advance.
This is why I choose Tijuana
I talked to a friend today that was at a massage parlor in socal during a raid today. I trust him and he has no reason to lie to me. Here's what he told me verbatim.
"Went in and was waiting for masseuse to come in. While waiting, heard a ton of commotion from outside, banging on the door, lots of yelling. Cops.
Waited in the room and they came in. The door to the room was wide open because he was waiting still. They were there in full on raid gear. Body armor, helmets, assault rifles, masks, the whole nine yards. Told him to get face down on the ground, which he did, while they completed the raid. For about 10 minutes he waited on the ground with a cop over him, gun drawn, finger on trigger. Now keep in mind, my friend works in a professional atmosphere and is very respectful. He looked to the side and up at the cop and noticed the gun pointing right at him. He asked the cop, are you pointing that gun at my head. Another cop said, yes he is, don't move. After the 10 minutes or so went by, he was grouped with the masseuses and one client. Cuffed and gave personal info, name, dob and address in front of all the other people and the other client. There were about 15 cops in raid gear and about 5 other "suits". They were all proud of their raid and accomplishment. He was then taken into another room for questioning. He was just there for a massage, so he was not arrested. They said that those places are human traffickers and the women are forced to work there. Mentioned a few websites and asked if he was familiar with them. Cop asked which vehicle was his, he said oh ok, you just got here. We've been watching this place all day. Questioned, detained, and released. They walked him to the front door and said, you're free to go, but would you mind sticking around until we question everyone else. He said, I'm free to go? They said yes. He said, you just had a gun pointed at my head and cuffed me. I'm leaving.
End of story."
I couldn't believe he told me this. He was completely freaked out, fearing a criminal charge and physical harm during the process until he was released. Thoughts of his professional reputation, picture in the news, etc. I have been to Tijuana several times now and I appreciate even more the zona. I believe that the women in the zona have less miles than massage parlor girls. You can actually enjoy your time in the zona, enjoy a personal experience, chatting, etc. Not so much of a factory feeling. I'm sure for the price of 1 parlor girl I can have 2 chicas, a couple beers and some tacos. When there is a knock on the door, it's not cops in raid gear.
I personally think it's pathetic that this type of raid is seen as a success and a good use of police assets. Get a fuckin life. Go bust some gangbangers or some drug dealers. Really. 15 cops with assault rifles? Wafj. If they were watching the place they probably had an idea of who was inside so were they really feeling that threatened.
Yes I realize the zona and Tijuana is not a place to let your guard down but I'll take my chances.