This show is located along the westbound strip of the I-10 Freeway. The show is a dense agglomeration of large and small tents, outdoor tables, and motel rooms with outdoor overflow. The buzz and activity at this show is amazing, with the density of dealers and pedestrians truly fascinating. Most of the dealers are foreign, and there is a considerable represenation of Brazilian, Chinese, Pakistani, Morrocan, and Indian dealers. There are gemstone and bead dealers combined with wholesale and retail mineral establishments. Here are some pictures from the show:
Side wall of the bustling Howard Johnson
The inner courtyard of the Howard Johnson
The back of the Howard Johnson with the La Quinta in the back
Note the sliced and polished Larimar on the foreground onthe table
More dealers in the Howard Johnson parking lot
Tents in the parking lot of the La Quinta
