My Two Border Towns

Early one Saturday morning, a boy prepares for a trip to The Other Side/El Otro Lado.

It’s close - just down the street from his school - and it’s a twin of where he lives.

To get there, his father drives their truck along the Rio Grande and over a bridge, where they’re greeted by a giant statue of an eagle.

Their outings always include a meal at their favourite restaurant, a visit with Tío Mateo at his jewelry store, a cold treat from the paletero, and a pharmacy pickup.

On their final and most important stop, they check in with friends seeking asylum and drop off much-needed supplies.