BajaNomad - I spy with my little eye ... Baja!

I spy with my little eye ... Baja!

pjpvi - 4-30-2021 at 01:49 PM

A movie I put together of my trip down Baja this Feb - March.

On my blog:
https://pacificadventuresvan.blogspot.com/2021/04/i-spy-with-my-little-eye-baja.html

Or direct to YouTube:
https://youtu.be/AuGQOp2t8J8

Hope you enjoy!

Phil

motoged - 4-30-2021 at 02:09 PM

Nicely done... :coolup:

Howard - 4-30-2021 at 02:16 PM

That was one of the best video trips I have seen especially the whale segment.

Lee - 4-30-2021 at 02:40 PM

Fantastic shots and vid esp. the whales. Thinking of getting a van (custom built one online at about $160k. Like bells and whistles) and caravanning down with ya'll.

Q: at about 13 minutes, your van looks stuck in sand. Was it?

BornFisher - 4-30-2021 at 02:42 PM

Great vid, great rig! Thanks

motoged - 4-30-2021 at 03:51 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Lee

Q: at about 13 minutes, your van looks stuck in sand. Was it?

Chill....DK will be along shortly with a tip or two....

John Harper - 4-30-2021 at 04:41 PM

Quote: Originally posted by motoged

Quote: Originally posted by Lee

Q: at about 13 minutes, your van looks stuck in sand. Was it?

Chill....DK will be along shortly with a tip or two....

He seems a bit deflated since January 6.

John

Tioloco - 4-30-2021 at 04:48 PM

Quote: Originally posted by John Harper

Quote: Originally posted by motoged

Quote: Originally posted by Lee

Q: at about 13 minutes, your van looks stuck in sand. Was it?

Chill....DK will be along shortly with a tip or two....

He seems a bit deflated since January 6.

John

You 2 are a real sad bunch. Misery loves company. :?:

[Edited on 4-30-2021 by Tioloco]

Tioloco - 4-30-2021 at 04:50 PM

Quote: Originally posted by pjpvi

A movie I put together of my trip down Baja this Feb - March.

On my blog:
https://pacificadventuresvan.blogspot.com/2021/04/i-spy-with-my-little-eye-baja.html

Or direct to YouTube:
https://youtu.be/AuGQOp2t8J8

Hope you enjoy!

Phil

Cool video, thank you for the contribution.

David K - 4-30-2021 at 06:22 PM

Quote: Originally posted by pjpvi

So well done... Thank you for sharing!
Viva Baja!

mrioux - 4-30-2021 at 06:48 PM

Very well done.

JZ - 4-30-2021 at 07:47 PM

Very cool video op.

AKgringo - 4-30-2021 at 09:09 PM

This will be a good video to share with friends and relatives that wonder why I like to go drive all around Baja with my dog. I am familiar with so may of the parts you shared, that it makes me want to get on the road again!

Good idea digging holes for you tires to set into. That tall boy van must be tough to climb into without lowering it a little.

drzura - 4-30-2021 at 09:25 PM

Thanks for sharing your video with us. Looks like a real adventure.

JZ - 5-1-2021 at 12:00 AM

Quote: Originally posted by John Harper

Quote: Originally posted by motoged

Chill....DK will be along shortly with a tip or two....

He seems a bit deflated since January 6.

John

For real, what is wrong with you guys? Why would you do this in this thread?

motoged - 5-1-2021 at 12:38 AM

My wink to DK offering a tip was referring to his good reminders to air down. I imagine David can appreciate the jest.

Too bad you don't get it.

mtgoat666 - 5-1-2021 at 06:36 AM

Quote: Originally posted by JZ

Quote: Originally posted by John Harper

Quote: Originally posted by motoged

Chill....DK will be along shortly with a tip or two....

He seems a bit deflated since January 6.

John

For real, what is wrong with you guys? Why would you do this in this thread?

Jizzy McSnowflake:
Lighten up! Get a sense of humor!

advrider - 5-1-2021 at 06:57 AM

Well done sir, well done. You hit all of the good spots. Really like your van set up, anymore info you can share about it?

pjpvi - 5-1-2021 at 08:16 AM

Thanks for all the nice comments everyone!

As for being stuck in the sand, I didn't feel like airing down and paid the price. After getting stuck, I ate a sandwich, enjoyed the view, aired down to 30 PSI and it crawled right out. I do a lot of solo travel and am very familiar with what it takes to get my van stuck and what it is capable to crawl out of so I wasn't worried at all. I also carry all the reasonable recovery items without going crazy.

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Really like your van set up, anymore info you can share about it?

Happy to. What would you like to know? Here's a video a Swiss couple did while I was COVID stranded with them in Guatemala last year. There's a couple little mistakes on what he is showing vs what is being said in his edits, but not too bad. I hate watching myself on video though! I've become an old F...!

https://youtu.be/LcHxzb6ADxA

pjpvi - 5-1-2021 at 08:22 AM

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Note: "Bahía" takes an accent. And I suspect "Wilsóndo" does not(?)

Thanks on Bahía.

Wilsóndo is my made up name for him, so it's correct in my mind. Say it out loud with the accent where it is and I assure you it is correct!

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You keep track of how many editing hours you put into the video? :wow:

10-15 hours?? I'm retired and it gave me something to do since I had to be home while the contractors were beating the hell out of my kitchen downstairs.

shari - 5-1-2021 at 09:37 AM

thanks for sharing your Covid escape adventure...super cool video..great job!

pjpvi - 5-1-2021 at 09:48 AM

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thanks for sharing your Covid escape adventure...super cool video..great job!

Thanks Shari! Looking at your signature links you must know the whale experience better than any of us. I was amazed on how gentle and inquisitive they are. I consider you very fortunate to have spent so much time with them. I look forward to getting close to them again some day.

JZ - 5-1-2021 at 11:27 AM

Quote: Originally posted by pjpvi

Watched your van video. You are living the life. Congrats.