CampfiresAndConcierges
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Hola! (new member)
Hi all - I recently stumbled on this little gold mine of a forum while researching a trip down to Baja next winter.
I had a short trip to La Paz last winter and have been itching to see more of Baja ever since.
I currently live in Chicago, and in 16 weeks (but who's counting?!) I am taking a career break - putting my stuff in storage and hitting the road with
my Airedale. After spending the fall in the SouthWest, I'm hoping to head down Baja and hang out for a few months this winter.
Looking forward to reading up on everything until it's time to hit the road.
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David K
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Welcome!
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ehall
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Great website. Have fun exploring Baja.
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DENNIS
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Welcome to BajaNomad. Don't drive at night and keep us posted about your journey.
"YOU CAN'T LITTER ALUMINUM"
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CampfiresAndConcierges
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Quote: Originally posted by soulpatch | Cool stuff on your blog.
As a suggestion ( discount it or not ) since you will be in Baja during the winter you may want to consider taking a ferry over to the mainland, too,
to do some exploring.
Winter is the best weather over here and, for a Chicagoan, the ocean will be toasty warm.
You'll get the best of both worlds.
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Thanks!
The thought has crossed my mind - just have to get over nerves about driving solo as a female...I do love the mainland as well, though!
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BajaBlanca
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welcome! be sure to visit the smaller villages along the Pacific - BAHIA ASUNION (look for Shari) and LA BOCANA (where we are)!
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David K
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The new Moon Baja Guide mentions (by name and business) Blanca and Les [La Bocana], as well as Shari and Juan [Bahía Asunción]!
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Norcaleastcape
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Welcome!
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smile4menow222
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welcome... you should check out Sisters on the Fly. It's all about solo women camping...
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Martyman
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And welcome to you too Smile4me.
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CampfiresAndConcierges
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Quote: Originally posted by BajaBlanca | welcome! be sure to visit the smaller villages along the Pacific - BAHIA ASUNION (look for Shari) and LA BOCANA (where we are)!
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Sounds interesting, I will keep it in mind, thanks!
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CampfiresAndConcierges
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Looks like a fun group - I will have to keep an eye on their calendar as I'm traveling around later this year! Thanks!
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Marc
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Enter Mexico from AZ.
Drive to San Felipe.
Connect to Mex 1 from Mex 5
Do your Baja thing but don't drive at night.
Take the Ferry from La Paz to the Mainland.
Take the Copper Canyon train from Los Mochis.
Meet up with Diego (Doug) Rhodes & stay at his hotel.
Tour the canyon with Diego.
Back in Los Moches; go north to Guymas/San Carlos.
Redeem car permit at Caborca.
Exit Mexico at Sonoyta. Just 5 minute wait vs 2+ hours at TJ.
Search my Canyon trips here on Non Baja Trip Reports.
You can u2u me if you want more info.
Marc
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CampfiresAndConcierges
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Thanks, Marc - Copper Canyon is someplace I really want to visit. I'll be traveling with a dog, so I'll have to account for that, but I appreciate the
ideas!
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