We used to drive into Mexico (Baja California) all the time, not anymore. If you get on a plane and land at your destination thats a different story but driving through MEXICO is off limits, it's too dangerous.

Guadalajara has changed...it used to be the cartels would stay in the slums but not anymore -they are part of the scenery in the nicer neighborhoods now. A friend of mine went back for a family visit recently and said how much things have changed for the worst.