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[*] posted on 7-29-2023 at 04:10 PM


Quote: Originally posted by lencho  
Quote: Originally posted by Lance S.  
David's statement just needs to come with a disclaimer.

That his pace mules hail from San Ignacio? :lol:


Just gave me a giggle fit.
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[*] posted on 7-29-2023 at 04:57 PM


North's figure of 4 miles an hour was probably accurate for his method of travel: Riding on horseback with a light load. I think he even had spare horses to spell the others when they got tired.

In 1900 a group of Americans riding burros accompanied by heavily loaded pack animals only averaged about 2 miles an hour, according to information I have read.

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[*] posted on 7-29-2023 at 07:33 PM


very frustrating read!
gave up after about an hour
distances don't make sense
names used have evaporated
some of the still valid names are used in the wrong place

https://vivabaja.com/travel-log-on-el-camino-real1792/




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[*] posted on 7-29-2023 at 08:46 PM


The meter was standardized in 1790 by the French. Viva la France!

Here it is 2023 and there are a few cranks exploring baja Mexico and recording travel distances in league units, despite their not even having agreement on how long a league is :lol::lol:




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