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Eli
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I think possibly the more isolated a certain location may be from a pension for violance, the more overwhelming the general reaction of a feeling of
violation occurs among us when something really nasty does come down.
I am always amazed when people from areas such as Los Angeles (just as an example, not even picking on L.A. people here) where violence is a common
everyday experinse are suddenly afraid to travel roads of Baja where any crime is greeted with such an outcry of indignity as it is not an expected
everyday occurance.
Therefore, I am only guessing that it has something to do with our expectaions; We expect this kind of thing to happen in the big cities in the North,
so when it does occur there, it kind of just runs off everyones back, no suprise. At the same time, as it is so rare for violence to occur in Baja, it
is unimaginable to us that it could even happen, and we are mortified and afraid to go there. I just think it is interesting how our minds work.
Really it is o.k. with me if people come to Baja or don't.
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MrBillM
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Violence ?
Violence is now being Pensioned out ? Good Grief ! What is the age limit ? If we don't turn in the paperwork, is our violence pension cancelled out
? That might be one way to get away from it.
Anyway, as I have said before, the violent crime rate might be higher overall than in Mexico, but at least here in the Soviet Socialist Republic of
California, the available tools from Colt, Smith & Wesson, etc gives us a greater degree of control over our situation.
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Eli
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Oh thanks guys, I won't edit, just leave it as it is, you know, we all need a chuckle about now.
Still, for sure I can always use your help as certainly I do have a penchant for malaproping and also mis-spelling, nimodo.........
Good news is; you got what I meant at least I expect so.
Saludos a todos, Sara
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turtleandtoad
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I thought the violence was restricted to Mex-1 between TJ and Ensenada.
Has it spread to areas south of San Quintin?
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Packoderm
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We cancled our regular New Year's Baja trip due to Camp Gecko closing. We're going to the Yucatan this year instead of Baja and are going to stay in
cabanas. One of the places we have reserved for 7 days is Cabanas La Luna . http://www.findrentals.com/17098.html It is private property, and we're renting both cabanas, so we'll have the whole place to ourselves. I'll
post some sort of trip report when we get back. How would a person post about a non-Baja Mexico trip on Bajanomad?
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Eli
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Soulpatch, glad you got my point. But how would one know in L.A. what is awaiting them on which road?
Now, I know I have not been up to L.A. since for ever, ah but, if what one reads in the news is true and not just a few incidents being exploited for
the thrill factor that sells papers, there is a whole lot of violence going on up in the big cities state side, and as someone not there, it sure
sounds awful scary to me.
Hopefully I will make it back to Los Barriles for a turkey dinner, I love the way they prepare it in Mole here in Oaxaca, but I got a craving for it
roasted with dressing and cranberry sauce like they make it Gringo Style at Otro Vez, or even Tio Pablos works too.
I am a little homesick these days. I can't wait to see the remodel of La Vos building, with the new cafe and a bunch of new art hung that I have sent
since I have been down here in Oaxaca.
Still, we will see if I make it for Thanks Giving, I am waiting on documents to be completed for pick up in Mexico City. And than there are art
projects I am working on, there is so much I want to do in the studio here, so much to learn, this is after all a wonderful opportunity to create.
Oh my, looks like I drifted off the subject of safe travel in Baja a Bit, oh well, at least I am not the only drifter on this board.
[Edited on 10-15-2006 by Eli]
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