BajaNomad - TJ to S. Rosalia in 1 day?

TJ to S. Rosalia in 1 day?

fishbuck - 1-14-2010 at 07:45 PM

Can it be done?
I drove as far as Loreto to SanQ in 1 day once and it's not quite as far.

Mulegena - 1-14-2010 at 07:47 PM

Yes, in about 15 hours.
Recommend two drivers.
Start well before sun-up.

Udo - 1-14-2010 at 07:49 PM

Buck...
you can do it in the summer if you leave TJ at 4:30 a.m.
I know of three people who did TJ to La Paz in 18 hours. Left TJ at 3 a.m.

The Gull - 1-14-2010 at 07:49 PM

I have done it three times.

Before sunrise is a good idea. Don't stop for anything but gas and soldiers.

Udo - 1-14-2010 at 07:53 PM

Gull...
a lunch stop (oysters and campechana) in San Quintin is mandatory (which will also be your first gas stop).

But we usually make just to San Ignacio.

The Gull - 1-14-2010 at 07:58 PM

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Originally posted by udowinkler
Gull...
a lunch stop (oysters and campechana) in San Quintin is mandatory (which will also be your first gas stop).

But we usually make just to San Ignacio.

Quick food (Tequila) stop at Beans & Rice (San Ignacio) and then finish the journey. Food and liquids in the cooler. Whizz behind a boojum.

rts551 - 1-14-2010 at 08:01 PM

Make sure you let us know when you try it.

Udo - 1-14-2010 at 08:04 PM

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Originally posted by The Gull

Quote:

Originally posted by udowinkler
Gull...
a lunch stop (oysters and campechana) in San Quintin is mandatory (which will also be your first gas stop).

But we usually make just to San Ignacio.

Quote:

Whizz behind a boojum.

Bajaboy - 1-14-2010 at 08:05 PM

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Originally posted by udowinkler
Gull...
a lunch stop (oysters and campechana) in San Quintin is mandatory (which will also be your first gas stop).

But we usually make just to San Ignacio.

If he's leaving before sunrise, San Quintin will be long gone by the time lunch rolls around.

bajarich - 1-14-2010 at 08:06 PM

You are bound to end up driving in the dark, not especially recommended. I did the drive once, crossed the border at 7 am, arrived in SR about midnight. I was driving fairly fast, 70+ which I don't recommed . I had very bright driving lights which helped, but they might not have helped if a burro or burros suddenly crossed in front of me, which I have also have seen happen. My last trip down I saw 6 dead horses along the road just east of GN. It can happen.
I was younger then, and more stupid. Now I only drive in the daytime.

fishbuck - 1-14-2010 at 08:07 PM

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Originally posted by rts551
Make sure you let us know when you try it.

I'm rethinking it. Doesn't sound like a fun day. I gotta have 2 days for it.

fishbuck - 1-14-2010 at 08:11 PM

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Originally posted by bajarich
You are bound to end up driving in the dark, not especially recommended. I did the drive once, crossed the border at 7 am, arrived in SR about midnight. I was driving fairly fast, 70+ which I don't recommed . I had very bright driving lights which helped, but they might not have helped if a burro or burros suddenly crossed in front of me, which I have also have seen happen. My last trip down I saw 6 dead horses along the road just east of GN. It can happen.
I was younger then, and more stupid. Now I only drive in the daytime.

I just did that at Christmas. I saw more cattle crossing the road than ever before.
I drove at night because it was the only way I could get there on time. On the way home I only drove during the day.
It was much more relaxing.

roundtuit - 1-14-2010 at 08:13 PM

Make it from Torrance(5am) to GN before dark in Oct. Long haul !!!

BAJA.DESERT.RAT - 1-14-2010 at 08:20 PM

WHY ?

friends of mine have done temecula to mulege in the first day with two drivers starting out very early but i'm one that believes in not driving in the dark hours. why not just start out a day earlier and driving legal limits stopping in gn the first day and not pushing it ?

just my opinion,

BIEN SALUD, DA RAT

fishbuck - 1-14-2010 at 09:22 PM

I'm not sure if your question was for me or not.
I am exploring a plan to leave after work and drive as far as TJ. I work until 11:30pm so I would get to TJ at about 1:30am.
If I had the discipline to not go out to the clubs I might get to sleep by 2. So leaving at sun up really doesn't make sense especially for 15 hours of driving.
But the reason I'm thinking of this is to try and do it in about 3.5 days so I will only miss one day of work. I don't start work until 3:00pm so I could probably make it to work on time from say Ensenada.
Maybe you don't understand why I don't want to miss work but it's because I need/want the money. Like most people I have a lot of "irons in the fire" and they all burn money.
I probably could drive it in 1 day but it doesn't sound healthy or fun so I will try to think of another way to get there.
If I get my act together I can fly a Cessna 182 down there in about 3-4 hours. But at $115/hour it will be expensive and a wash on not missing work. But much less wear and tear on me. So maybe that's the way to go.
This is not a sight seeing trip. It's about catching fish.

mulegemichael - 1-14-2010 at 09:30 PM

i feel yer pain

fishbuck - 1-14-2010 at 09:31 PM

Yeah, it's killin' me!

Frank - 1-14-2010 at 10:44 PM

You got it bad!

fishbuck - 1-14-2010 at 10:58 PM

It's makin' me crazy! :?:

Frank - 1-14-2010 at 11:07 PM

Better get south soon, looks like rain up here for a week or more.

fishbuck - 1-14-2010 at 11:16 PM

I'm scheming...

Approx 400 nautical miles at 140 knots. 3 hours x 115/hour...
$700 plus round trip

[Edited on 1-15-2010 by fishbuck]

Here's the Way...

Mulegena - 1-15-2010 at 12:00 AM

Hop the bus, go to sleep, wake up at your destination.

Now what to do with those fish, Fishbuck?

fishbuck - 1-15-2010 at 12:30 AM

That's not a bad idea! And the fish can ride down below in my cooler :cool:

wessongroup - 1-15-2010 at 05:34 AM

Your efforts to get down to fish is reminds me of the Salmon trying to get back up stream to spawn...

Totally enjoy your posts, along with all the information and your constant thinking about HOW to get down and back for these short fishing trips...

What and/or how would you deal with being retired down in the Baja..

Hey wait, we wouldn't get these trip reports.. and would get much of anything from you... your hands would be on a reel 24/7... you are MR. FISHBUCK

Get a line wet for me..

Bob and Susan - 1-15-2010 at 06:51 AM

i just drove it again...

12 1/2 hours from tj to mulege without a trailer

add one hour and a half or more if you are towing

i like to drive it all in one day

make sure you have a reservation if you want to stay in a nice place
the nice places fill up fast

the ONLY place there a dangerous animals is between san ignacio and santa rosalia
donkeys on the road almost every time

seems like the cows are staying home right now

bajario - 1-15-2010 at 07:15 AM

I make it to Loreto in 12 1/2 hours from the border. Still time for happy hour at Auggies. Of course I don't stop for food. Side of the road to relieve whatever and only stop for military checkpoints and gas twice.

Russ - 1-15-2010 at 07:18 AM

I, like Bob & Susan, like to do the drive in one day. I cross TJ at around 3AM during the winter and there's enough light to unpack when I get home. I don't like driving the "gauntlet" in the dark but think it is safer than San Ignacio to Mulege in the dark. 12 1/2 hours average from TJ also. 3 gas stops in the Explorer, Ensenada, El Rosario & Jesus Maria. In the truck, El Rosario & San Ignacio

woody with a view - 1-15-2010 at 07:26 AM

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Originally posted by fishbuck
I'm not sure if your question was for me or not.
I am exploring a plan to leave after work and drive as far as TJ. I work until 11:30pm so I would get to TJ at about 1:30am.
If I had the discipline to not go out to the clubs I might get to sleep by 2. So leaving at sun up really doesn't make sense especially for 15 hours of driving.
But the reason I'm thinking of this is to try and do it in about 3.5 days so I will only miss one day of work. I don't start work until 3:00pm so I could probably make it to work on time from say Ensenada.
Maybe you don't understand why I don't want to miss work but it's because I need/want the money. Like most people I have a lot of "irons in the fire" and they all burn money.
I probably could drive it in 1 day but it doesn't sound healthy or fun so I will try to think of another way to get there.
If I get my act together I can fly a Cessna 182 down there in about 3-4 hours. But at $115/hour it will be expensive and a wash on not missing work. But much less wear and tear on me. So maybe that's the way to go.
This is not a sight seeing trip. It's about catching fish.

stop at Denny's in chula vista and get a good breakfast and drink losta coffee. get monster drinks too! by 3 a.m. you cross the border. by 5a.m. you're leaving Maneadero. by 6.30 a.m. the sun is up just about the time you hit Colonet, but still not fast enough to make it thru San Q before those busses loaded with pickers get on the road to REALLY slow you down....

you're a big boy. 1.5 hours of driving in the dark won't kill ya!

Still my take on this...

Mulegena - 1-15-2010 at 08:34 AM

If you have access to a car while you're here, you and the fish in the bus is the way to go. Its so easy and safe to travel on the bus and the cost is the same for one person (less than $100 each way). In Sta. Rosalia or San Bruno or even Mulege you can walk anywhere you want to go so no car needed.

Also, isn't the San Bruno airstrip closed still?

Pescador - 1-15-2010 at 09:23 AM

Hey man, I feel your pain, especially since I am here doing what you wish you were doing. The bus is a great idea and you arrive rested enough to pull on those monster yellowtail, whereas if you drive like a maniac, you are too shot to do justice to the fish the next day. Russ likes to do that but he only catches the small stuff so he can go out the next day. The bus only runs about 100 bucks and takes 15 hrs from TJ to Santa Rosalia, and they will drop you off at the San Bruno turnoff. If you are good we might even give you a ride to the busstop with your loaded cooler on the way home.

Mulegena, the Palo Verde Airport is open.

Russ - 1-15-2010 at 09:29 AM

..... or the next day or the next day. Yes it does take a day to recoup from an 15 hour trip. Good news about the airport being open.

My Two Centavos

Bajahowodd - 1-15-2010 at 03:00 PM

You can count me into that club of having little time but greater desire. As others noted, the two things working against you are the shorter seasonal daylight hours and having to do all the driving yourself. When I was younger, I made a number of those crazy, non-stop trips. I've found that I don't have the stamina for that anymore. You have to make a choice. If it was me, I'd skip the day of work so I could be much more likely to get back in one piece. Then, if you have a lousy catch, you can be doubly mad!

bajabass - 1-15-2010 at 03:49 PM

Fishbuck, I have done La Mision to Mulege in one day twice. Mulege to Orange in one day, and Ensenada to Cabo in two days. It is a long day, and I have yanked on those SB yellowtail the next day. I understand the $ drive to do it in one day. Just be rested and load up on Monsters!! If you get real tired, just pull over and take a quick nap. Go Man Go!!!

mtgoat666 - 1-15-2010 at 03:58 PM

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Originally posted by fishbuck
Can it be done?
I drove as far as Loreto to SanQ in 1 day once and it's not quite as far.

fishy:
if all you want is a couple days fishing and you don't need a car, then take a bus and sleep the way down, read a book, watch a movie. may take a bit longer than driving your own car, but you can let bus driver drive at nite while you sleep. driving all alone for many hours w/o relief driver is tiring, and puts a lot of wear/tear on your car.

and a 1,600 mile trip cost more than just the fuel bill, it's also wear/tear on car, etc. fed govt milage rate of $0.5/mi says it costs you something like $800 to drive rt to SR.

Bajahowodd - 1-15-2010 at 04:25 PM

You raise an interesting point. There are many folks, me included, who have trouble sleeping under many conditions. Taking the bus works ok for me along the flat straightaways, but in the serpentine mountain sections, I seriously doubt I could sleep. Obviously, that's me, and not Fishbuck. But, I suspect there are many people who have the same problem. I heartily recommend taking the bus in leisure travel. There is no more cost-effective way to travel Baja. But, given fishy's tight timeframe, I dunno.

fishbuck - 1-15-2010 at 04:46 PM

The bus idea is interesting. Anyone know what the bus schedule is? I looked it up and it said every 1/2 hour 8am-12 midnight.
I'm not the best sleeper either. But I'd be willing to try this. I won't really need my truck when I'm there.
So here is a new scenario.
Get off work at 11:30, drive to TJ. Get a room, party a little and catch the earliest bus to S. Rosalia. 15 hours later I in a hotel resting for the next days fishing.
So if the bus leaves TJ at 6am I'm dropped off at San &*$^@ at 9pm that night for fishing the next day.
After fishing I load my cooler get dropped at the bus stop and head back home.

drzura - 1-15-2010 at 04:53 PM

I made it from Loreto to Los Angeles. We started at 5 in the morning and drove till about midnight.

tripledigitken - 1-15-2010 at 04:54 PM

How about stowing your fishing poles?

Pacifico - 1-15-2010 at 05:03 PM

Does San Bruno have a bus stop? :?:

fishbuck - 1-15-2010 at 05:08 PM

Well, my Captain had some good gear last time but I do love my gear. I brought 2 rods and reels last time but only ever used my 60lb rig. The rod is 5 1/2 so might fit in the overhead.

fishbuck - 1-15-2010 at 05:10 PM

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Originally posted by Pacifico
Does San Bruno have a bus stop? :?:

San Whono??? :cool:

bajabass - 1-15-2010 at 05:59 PM

San Nowhere?

Pacifico - 1-15-2010 at 06:37 PM

This is starting to remind me of the whole "7 Sisters" deal!!! Trust me....It's no secret!!! I'll respect your wishes though.....

The name of the place is: #&* @*%!# :lol:

fishbuck - 1-15-2010 at 06:48 PM

I know it's not a "secret spot". It's semi-secret at best. But out of respect for the locals I'm trying not to encourage other anglers to go there and scoop up all the fish.
But I will encourage people to visit B. Asuncion and say hi to Juan and Shari. They like company. :yes:

But if anyone needs details U2U me and I hook you up with a local captain.

David K - 1-15-2010 at 06:54 PM

Fishbuck, so few are going to Mexico now... they would probably appreciate the business... if you think your disclosure will really affect that many here on Nomad???!!

Have fun, but be careful amigo!

fishbuck - 1-15-2010 at 08:26 PM

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Originally posted by David K
Fishbuck, so few are going to Mexico now... they would probably appreciate the business... if you think your disclosure will really affect that many here on Nomad???!!

Have fun, but be careful amigo!

I gotta say I was the only Americano visitor in the cute little town. I'm sure they'd like to see a few more.
But I liked being the only one. It was cool.

fishbuck - 1-15-2010 at 08:41 PM

I have determined it is theoretically possible for me to leave TJ on Saturday at noontime and be at the fishing area at 4:30am on Sunday (fishing day). Boat leaves at 6:00am.
And to reboard the bus after fishing at about 5:30pm and return to TJ Monday morning at about 8:00am.
About $90 each way.

TIJUANA, ABC CENTRAL 30/01/2010
MULEGE, B.C.S. PLUS $1,137.00 12:15 - 04:30

MULEGE, B.C.S. 31/01/2010
TIJUANA, ABC CENTRAL PLUS $1,137.00 17:25 - 08:15

Theoretically possible... :lol:

woody with a view - 1-15-2010 at 08:57 PM

you're starting to sound like a crack head! in the best sense of the term!!! :lol:

fishbuck - 1-15-2010 at 09:01 PM

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Originally posted by woody in ob
you're starting to sound like a crack head! in the best sense of the term!!! :lol:

Yeah, I'm trying to work some "crack" into this plan too.

The good kind of crack. :dudette:

I will have a few hours to kill in TJ after all.

Mulegena - 1-15-2010 at 11:02 PM

Fishy, I'll check the bus schedule for you tomorrow morning and let you know.

Does anybody know if the hotel in San Bruno is open for business?

[Edited on 1-16-2010 by Mulegena]

fishbuck - 1-15-2010 at 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mulegena
Fishy, I'll check the bus schedule for you tomorrow morning and let you know.

Does anybody know if the hotel in San Bruno is open for business?

[Edited on 1-16-2010 by Mulegena]

San Whono?
And yes. The owner is Albierto. Nice guy. Decent room. Clean.

wessongroup - 1-15-2010 at 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fishbuck

Quote:

Originally posted by woody in ob
you're starting to sound like a crack head! in the best sense of the term!!! :lol:

Yeah, I'm trying to work some "crack" into this plan too.

The good kind of crack. :dudette:

I will have a few hours to kill in TJ after all.

Well I'll be dam** I was kinda close with the "spawning" :lol:

Pacifico - 1-15-2010 at 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fishbuck
I have determined it is theoretically possible for me to leave TJ on Saturday at noontime and be at the fishing area at 4:30am on Sunday (fishing day). Boat leaves at 6:00am.
And to reboard the bus after fishing at about 5:30pm and return to TJ Monday morning at about 8:00am.
About $90 each way.

TIJUANA, ABC CENTRAL 30/01/2010
MULEGE, B.C.S. PLUS $1,137.00 12:15 - 04:30

MULEGE, B.C.S. 31/01/2010
TIJUANA, ABC CENTRAL PLUS $1,137.00 17:25 - 08:15

Theoretically possible... :lol:

Theoretically possible? Yes. Enjoyable? Depends how desperate one is to catch a fish....30+ hours on a bus to spend maybe 8-10 hours on the water? Fishbuck, Best of luck to you on your trip! I look forward to your trip report....

fishbuck - 1-15-2010 at 11:59 PM

It's comparable to fishing out of San Diego on an overnight or 1.5 day trip. Except on the boat there is a bunk.
I doubt I will enjoy the bus ride much but may be able to tolerate it.
Most people probably wouldn't enjoy the boat ride from San Diego either especially if the weather is rough. I don't love the boat ride but I do love the fishing.
Anything to catch a nice fish! :yes:

The Fever

Skipjack Joe - 1-16-2010 at 12:08 AM

You've got it bad, amigo.

As bad as anyone I've met.

They should have a Fishing Anonymous. Or at least a patch ... To get you through the tough times.

wessongroup - 1-16-2010 at 12:10 AM

For me, always loved the boat ride.. beer and talk, then down to the bunk.. the engines purring along, the rolling of the boat pushing forward.. then waking up really early having an egg sandwich or more.. coffee with some of the other early risers ... and just waiting to get to where we can toss out.. and then "HOOK UP"

Go for it, you appear to be a young man... and in good shape.. "Explore. Dream. Discover."

Heck you might met some nice folks on the bus... plus, they make things to make the ride more enjoyable.. my two cents.

fishbuck - 1-16-2010 at 12:19 AM

I like the boat ride out of SD too. Nothing as exciting as that 1st greylight fish. It really makes you feel alive.

THE BUS

Pompano - 1-16-2010 at 03:30 AM

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fishbuck, I say Take the bus ride and have an adventure. Then write us a report on the whole trip.

So you know what may be in store for you, here's a post I wrote about a bus I took from Mulege to San Diego in September, 2008. Fun times..now that it's over!

- From BajaNomads October, 2008

"The Bus

Back in September I took the ABC bus from Mulege to Tijuana. I hadn't been on a bus since the sixties and was looking forward to the experience again.

It was scheduled to leave at 6:30 and I only had to wait until 7:30 for it to show up. (I figured I saved lots of dinero by missing an hour at Jungle Jims cantina.)

I was assigned a seat next to a window, which I liked. There are 2 seats side by side.. Cushy seats much like an airliner...reclining with armrests too. Per advice from those had gone before me, I had brought my own down pillow and fleece blanket. (The AC works very well...brrrr)

I took my seat with the seat next to me stayed empty for some time.

The bus began it's journey north...and the 2 nice Mexican ladies directly behind me talked of things of the day. Nice idle chatter of nothing and everything.

The coach was about half full to start, but quickly filled as we drove north. Remember, this was September in Baja and it was hotter than the Gates of Hell...yet the AC was so cold I was elated I had my warm fleece blanket and pillow with me.

We made the regular stops at Sta. Rosalia..dropping off a few, picking up more...and roared off up the Baja Road. The driver was very skillful and there was no quick braking or swaying in the turns.

We rolled on..the senoras behind me talking about one of the son's and his new wife...at least from what I overheard...but then it MAY have been a daughter and the lazy hombre who talked her into marriage.

The whole trip from Mulege to Tijuana was going to take 16 hours and it cost me $1100 pesos. I was traveling fairly light and only had my laptop w/case and one small bag...plus my pillow and bedroll.

I am tall..about 6'2" ...and sport a 'couple' extra pounds... and had stretched out onto the adjoining empty seat a bit to accommodate my frame. It was quite comfy. Until the next stop when a youngish senorita came aboard, walked down the aisle looking at her stub and the numbers above the seat pairs. She had the aisle seat next to me. I hastily moved my laptop elsewhere and motioned her to sit, which she did.

The bus rumbled on into the night...it was now about 11 pm. One of the movies we had already watched was Daffy Duck destroys Godzilla and The Giant Moth..I think. A classic for sure. The senorita next to me had now pulled most of my warm fleece blanket over her...leaving me shivering into my pillow. The ladies behind were now discussing something about relatives in Guaymas.

I somehow managed to ram some metal seat lever into my rectum as I was squirming to ease my old back injury. That made me jolt back against the young lady next to me, who awoke thinking most likely that the Old Gringo was groping her. This got everyone's attention on the bus away from the Dracula movie and onto me...sigh. I managed to allay the senorita's fears and offered her my soft down pillow to go with the warm fleece blanket.

The ladies behind were now talking about me.

The bus stops at the El Rosario bus stop and cafe in the middle of the night...quite a few people get off to have a snack or coffee. Looks very dark out there. Might even be some night fog. Not hungry or thirsty, I stayed put..as did the bundled-up sleeping senorita and the 2 ladies behind me. At least the talk had moved from me back to thier family issues.

We get underway after the 20 minute stop and then I realize I should have taken the bus stop's restroom opportunity. Ah, but this bus has a bathroom! But..shoot.. I had to wake the young lady to get past her. The blanket was firmly wrapped around her and she had a little problem getting free to let me by. The bus was now rocketing along at a pretty good clip, now taking some sharp turns, and I had to grab the overhead lockers to make my way aft...that's the rear, you know.

I knew I was getting closer to the bathroom because of the increasing smells wafting out of the blackness..whew. There were some green looking people sitting back there, and I thought.."These poor people are being punished for some reason. Why else would they be assigned seats next to this stinkpot?"

I open the door and squeeze inside..holding my breath...and somehow manage to shut the door behind me...had to slam it shut to make it latch. I had turned on the light, but quickly turned it off again...not a pretty sight, I can assure you. Luckily my business was to be done standing.

The bus was now really taking some sharp turns and the motion made me brace myself with both arms and hands outstretched to the narrow walls of the black dungeon..bathroom. Even braced as I was, I still got jostled a bit from side to side and then flung forward when the bus braked. I am fairly sure I had been making contact into the toilet and not the sink. I tried to listen to water sounds, but the ladies talking back in the coach interferred with my hearing ability, which is not good to start with in these noisy quarters.

I finished my business, zipping up, and turned to grasp the door latch...which was stuck.... and refused to open. Carumba! Now what the hell? I pushed and pulled and pounded, but nada..stuck..stuck in a stinking toilet and we're going to crash and I will be dead and covered with
..and then the door opens, thanks to a kind senor who I must have woke up with the pounding.

I weave my way back to the warmly-covered sleeping senorita who looks to be drooling into my pillow. The ladies are now talking about me again.Some other passengers are glaring at the ladies in a not-so-friendly way.

The night drags on as we slowly come off the mountains and race towards San Quentin, then make more fast miles towards Ensenada...almost dawn now. A brief stop, then on the tollroad towards Tijuana. Ladies go back to talking family..I feel like I know them all by now. Other busfolks nearby are not too happy with the gossipers.

We pull into the Tijuana bus terminal...about 16 hours after leaving Mulege..and me without a minute of sleep. Nor did the 2 ladies behind sleep. They were still talking. As the bus stopped and everything shut down, it got a little more quiet inside the bus..the lull just before everyone stands up and starts collecting baggage from the overheads and below the seats.

I stood up..turned around and faced the 2 ladies who were still chattering away. (I had learned a bit of slang some years back from my housekeeper, Carmen, who has a terrific sense of humor.) So standing facing the senoras, I made yapping motions with both hands..forefinger tapping thumb..and said with a grin, "Weedy, weedy, weedy." That brought laughs and clapping from the other passengers. The ladies were laughing a bit, too.

Carmen had told me that it meant ...'what people do when they gossip a lot.'

Ah..buses. Did I ever tell you about the time when my bus rolled and I was taken off the relief bus at gunpoint ...oh, I did? "

wessongroup - 1-16-2010 at 05:01 AM

:lol:

Pescador - 1-16-2010 at 04:23 PM

Anyway, Fishy, don't listen a whole lot to all the people who have no understanding of why a guy would go through a 30 hour bus ride to pull on a few yellowtail. Few understand that Fishing is not a religion or way of life, it is much more important than that. This all seems pretty logical to me. :lol:

woody with a view - 1-16-2010 at 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fishbuck

San Whono?
And yes. The owner is Albierto. Nice guy. Decent room. Clean.

the guy is called Albert Open or Open Albert?

:lol:

fishbuck - 1-16-2010 at 04:54 PM

Alberto! I realized I spelled it wrong... but it was funny so I left it.

fishbuck - 1-16-2010 at 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pescador
Anyway, Fishy, don't listen a whole lot to all the people who have no understanding of why a guy would go through a 30 hour bus ride to pull on a few yellowtail. Few understand that Fishing is not a religion or way of life, it is much more important than that. This all seems pretty logical to me. :lol:

So seeing as this bus ride thing is theoretically possible... I might test it next weekend to fish on Monday 25th.
1st day of the high tide but 4 days before the full moon.
The only other factor is the local wind and this big rain storm that is suppose to hit next week.
I don't need to be on the bus until Sunday at noon. So I can decide Saturday. We should know by then.
A pleasant Saturday evening in TJ should make me sufficiently tired to sleep on the bus.
And if the fishing is anything like last time I'll be asleep before my a** hits the seat for the bus ride home.
:yes:

toneart - 1-16-2010 at 05:12 PM

Fishbuck,
Are you sure you aren't Woody Allen? :?:

fishbuck - 1-17-2010 at 12:12 AM

Maybe. :bounce:

Pescador - 1-17-2010 at 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by fishbuck
Alberto! I realized I spelled it wrong... but it was funny so I left it.

Actually, it is Adelberto but all the others were close.

wessongroup - 1-17-2010 at 06:10 AM

Mr. Fishbuck.. if you could only take pictures of your trip... I think you could sell it.. and I mean the "whole" trip, TJ included.. I'm sure Jay Leno, and Connan Obrian, would still be looking for ratings..

Hope you get those "buggy whip" arms...

Hook - 1-17-2010 at 06:50 AM

Mulegena, if you take the main road into San Bruno, there WAS a sign along that road that pointed to the turnoff to Adalberto's hotel. Pescador can tell you the actual name of the hotel. might be Las Brisas or something. It is a left and the road doubles back parallel to the SB entrance road. The back side of the motel is actually only about 25 yards from the main SB road but other houses and trees block it's view from the road.

I was able to park my 25 foot Skipjack right out in front of my room each night and launch from the small boat basin at San Bruno each day.