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Driving south late Oct

OllesMamma - 8-25-2008 at 12:41 PM

I am planning on driving south to Los Barriles some time late Oct or early Nov, my time line is flexible. Get laid off from work in mid to late Oct. Looking for someone that may be driving down at that time, that I can tag-along with. Single woman, no not high maintenance, in Subaru Outback w/ dog Olle. It has been years since I have driven down and always had a partner. Thanks

Marie-Rose - 8-26-2008 at 08:41 PM

Haven't seen Frizkie online recently but she usually heads south around that time.

redmesa - 8-26-2008 at 09:37 PM

We may be heading down to Bahia Asuncion about that time from Vancouver Island. I'll keep you posted if you bump this up in October.

jorgie - 8-27-2008 at 04:28 PM

good idea, restart the request end of september as that's the start of the snowbirds heading down via SD and also Yuma.

Udo - 8-27-2008 at 05:22 PM

Ollesmamma:
You wouldn't be related to evebabe, would you?

Heading down in mid to late October!!

frizkie - 8-28-2008 at 01:10 AM

Yes, I will be making my usual trek around that time.
Where will you be leaving from?? Could be good to travel together.:yes:
And while we're on the subject anyone need a ride down, or cargo taken down to Baja Sur or points in between BC Canada and Los Barilles/Santiago area?

OllesMamma - 9-7-2008 at 11:59 AM

Nope, not related to "evebabe". Frizkie, I will be leaving from central WA. I usually drive down Hwy 97, through Bend, then down 395 past Sierras. I have found that there is way less traffic and much prettier drive. How about you? Do you drive the coast? I also have since met a guy through work, that has driven down for many years, Harry Dunn. He & his wife may also be driving down about that time.

Terry28 - 9-7-2008 at 02:03 PM

Do you work for the forset service???

redmesa - 9-14-2008 at 09:42 AM

We are planning to head down from Vancouver Island mid-November. Would like to go earlier and maybe we can (we are little flexible). It would be great to connect with others driving down at that time. Could we arrange to meet somewhere near Tecate crossing? We will be pulling a trailer for the first time and are a bit nervous so company would be so appreciated.

Jack Swords - 9-14-2008 at 10:38 AM

We are heading down just after Thanksgiving, San Ysidro to Guerrero Negro, GN to Juncalito, Juncalito to La Paz. Crossing San Ysidro about 6 AM.
Motel in GN, Camping at Juncalito.

Driving Baja late October

jmckerr - 9-20-2008 at 01:50 PM

Leaving Victoria on Vancouver Island approximately October 24th - probably passing through San Diego around the 28th. Going to Los Barriles if anyone either wants to convoy or share ride and gas. Little dog travelling with me. Not much for additional stuff. We currently have 3 in convoy.

redmesa - 9-20-2008 at 10:46 PM

We may be interested in joining you. We are in the Comox Valley and will be heading down about that time. Our dates are not fixed yet but we should know in a couple of weeks. Would be great to have companions from San Diego south.

Timo1 - 9-21-2008 at 05:29 AM

We are gong down from Vernon BC in Dec.

I see you take the 395 from Bend

How is that road for mountain passes ???

vandenberg - 9-21-2008 at 07:57 AM

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Originally posted by Timo1
We are gong down from Vernon BC in Dec.

I see you take the 395 from Bend

How is that road for mountain passes ???


395 south is a good road all the way.
Been a while since we've been on it, but the only grade I remember is the one around Mono Lake( I believe south of it ). It's lots of 2 lane and needs some defensive driving.:biggrin:

Edit: Forgot to mention: gas prices on the stretch from Carson City south are sky high.

[Edited on 9-21-2008 by vandenberg]

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BajaB - 10-9-2008 at 08:15 PM

I will be traveling from Tecate to Mulege in late Oct. - early Nov. I would like to caravan down.

395 South

bajaguy - 10-9-2008 at 08:22 PM

They are completing the 4 lane improvements south of Bishop. Should be done by your trip.

Fill up with gas in Carson City or Minden/Gardnerville at the AM/PM mini mart, then hit the Indian casino just north of Bishop. They are building or should have completed a new discount gas station in Olancha.

OllesMamma - 11-26-2008 at 06:45 PM

Thanks everyone for your replys. Family emergency caused change in plans, I am now flying down this Saturday just for a week to eat fish tacos and get some sun before my winter job starts. :biggrin: