BajaNomad - TECATE TO ENSENADA ROAD REPORT

TECATE TO ENSENADA ROAD REPORT

DENNIS - 8-9-2010 at 05:24 PM

This report is from a Nomad friend......
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The road at the north end is all dirt now starting at the top of the hill looking down into the valley, Valle de Palmas. That's about 14 miles of chitty dirt road.

At day break or just before it REALLY sucks Dennis.

The mexicans have not oiled the dirt road, nor do they water it. At surise it is literally like Dante's Inferno: visibility is less that 5 feet at times because of the dust and silt, the road bed has rocks projecting up from it, the orange lane pylon markers are mostly knocked down, etc., etc.

In short, it's a flock'in nightmare. The only piece that is decently graded is the short section right in front of the Federale station....go figure....

Just thought I'd give you this update.

rts551 - 8-9-2010 at 05:32 PM

we just went through there on friday, 6 August, at 10 AMwith our trailer and it was a piece of cake. No problem at all

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Originally posted by DENNIS
This report is from a Nomad friend......
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The road at the north end is all dirt now starting at the top of the hill looking down into the valley, Valle de Palmas. That's about 14 miles of chitty dirt road.

At day break or just before it REALLY sucks Dennis.

The mexicans have not oiled the dirt road, nor do they water it. At surise it is literally like Dante's Inferno: visibility is less that 5 feet at times because of the dust and silt, the road bed has rocks projecting up from it, the orange lane pylon markers are mostly knocked down, etc., etc.

In short, it's a flock'in nightmare. The only piece that is decently graded is the short section right in front of the Federale station....go figure....

Just thought I'd give you this update.

DENNIS - 8-9-2010 at 05:43 PM

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Originally posted by rts551
No problem at all

I'll leave you two to argue.

What a bad attitude!

Ken Cooke - 8-9-2010 at 05:48 PM

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Dennis -- Your friend is missing out on what gives Baja the essence of "Adventure". Why does he refer to the road workers as, "The mexicans"?? I think he should stay home next time and leave the worrying to people who are respectful of the people with whom he comes into contact with. :yes:

DENNIS - 8-9-2010 at 06:33 PM

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Originally posted by Ken Cooke
Dennis -- Your friend is missing out on what gives Baja the essence of "Adventure". Why does he refer to the road workers as, "The mexicans"?? I think he should stay home next time and leave the worrying to people who are respectful of the people with whom he comes into contact with. :yes:

Why does he refer to the road workers as, "The mexicans"??
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Well, what the eff are they, Ken? Are they Germans...or Jews? Who are those road workers?

My friend isn't missing chit about traveling on bad roads. You look for them. I don't, nor does he, nor do a million other people here.

He won't stay home because he wants to be where he wants to be. Not where you want him to be.

Screw you Ken. Where do you come off as moral tour guide here? Your essence of adventure is yours. Don't force it upon others. Your efforts do this will be construed as racist tourism.
Is that what you have in mind?

Ken Cooke - 8-9-2010 at 08:07 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS
Screw you Ken. Where do you come off as moral tour guide here? Your essence of adventure is yours. Don't force it upon others. Your efforts do this will be construed as racist tourism.
Is that what you have in mind?

I'm just pointing out how it sounds.

Mexicorn - 8-9-2010 at 08:08 PM

OK everyone take a moment B-R-E-A-T-H-E Ahhhhh now thats better.

Ken Cooke - 8-9-2010 at 08:16 PM

I'm not angry, I am just pointing something out (about Dennis' friend) rather than remaining silent.

Udo - 8-9-2010 at 08:20 PM

Please read Osprey's "PERSPECTIVE" post. :rolleyes:

A must read for all Nomads. :light:

PEACE

[Edited on 8-10-2010 by Udo]

DENNIS - 8-9-2010 at 09:05 PM

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Originally posted by Ken Cooke

I'm just pointing out how it sounds.

How what sounds?

Ken Cooke - 8-10-2010 at 12:21 AM

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Originally posted by DENNIS

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Originally posted by Ken Cooke

I'm just pointing out how it sounds.

How what sounds?

Like an Ugly American.

RichBaja - 8-10-2010 at 12:28 AM

Who super glued the chip on this Ken Cooke's shoulder?

Ken Cooke - 8-10-2010 at 12:35 AM

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Originally posted by RichBaja
Who super glued the chip on this Ken Cooke's shoulder?

It comes from traveling/blending in, versus ranting about how things aren't the way they should be back home. Kinda ignorant, and you'd think someone that visits Baja wouldn't complain, realizing they are in the *developing world* and that things are done differently. No? :?:

I'm sitting in my chair scratching my head, wondering why this "traveler" is complaining about his trek from Ensenada to Tecate rather than soaking in the regions beauty and history.

Looking at the regions wineries, perhaps stopping in one or two on his way back home. Stopping for a picnic, imagining what it was like when the Russian immigrants filled Guadalupe valley, influencing the local populace, perhaps changing the landscape and local vernacular.

RichBaja - 8-10-2010 at 12:44 AM

You're so cultured that you missed the whole point of the post. IT IS A ROAD REPORT Mr. Sensitive. I too, do not want to drive in deep fog like conditions. As far as I know, about 99.9 percent of the legal workers in Mexico are Mexicans. Therefore, You should refer to them as Mexicans. They don't really like to be called Puerto Ricans. Do some research on that.

Ken Cooke - 8-10-2010 at 12:47 AM

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RichBaja - 8-10-2010 at 12:50 AM

I am starting to feel sorry for this kid. Never mind Ken. 8)

Ken Cooke - 8-10-2010 at 12:55 AM

My wife told me a story today about a Convict who was imprisioned at the Jail across the street from her house that visited her friend over several months. When she told the story, she didn't say, "The Colombian that walked out of jail and across the street" Instead, she said, "Billy-Bob walked out of jail and across the street."

To say, "The Colombian" would make you feel that Billy-Bob was a horrible prisoner - because of all the bad things we have heard about Colombians over the years. Do you know what I mean?

Prisoners get to write letters and be productive and also take field trips into the community for good behavior.

Ken Cooke - 8-10-2010 at 01:03 AM

Even Shakira went to jail. :bounce:

This Colombian killed his wife and went to jail for the crime.

Not a very smart Colombian! :fire:

El Juez Segundo Penal Municipal de Barranquilla cobijó con medida de aseguramiento al empresario Samuel Viñas, quien confesó haber asesinado a su mujer, Clarena Acosta, luego de que un Fiscal de la Costa Atlántica le hubiera concedido la libertad en una audiencia.

En ese sentido, el fiscal general de la Nación, Guillermo Mendoza Diago, anunció una investigación si se comprueban anomalías en esa diligencia, pocas horas antes de que elorganismo revisara la decisión inicial y dictara la medida.

Viñas estaba recluido en una clínica psiquiátrica de la capital atlanticense, pero este martes en la noche fue trasladado a la prisión El Bosque, de la capital del Atlántico, luego de conocerse un dictamen oficial que certificó su recuperación, según lo manifestó el juez Samuel Bocanegra.

Refiriéndose a au puesta en libertad, Mendoza Diago sostuvo que “lo que más nos sorprende en la Fiscalía, es que haya sido el Fiscal de Cel que decretó la libertad. Acabo de solicitar un informe completo a Barranquilla para saber con detalle qué sucedió, porque si hay una aplicación irregular de las normas ese fiscal tiene que ser investigado y tiene que dar cuenta de lo que pasó”.

Aquí lo llevan a la cárcel. Foto: El Heraldo-Barranquilla
El Fiscal indicó que en esos hechos se está frente a un delito que tiene detención preventiva, y explicó que tratándose de una flagrancia, porque la persona fue sorprendida con elementos que lo relacionaban con un hecho criminal, y “para colmo lo confiesa”, lo que debía hacerse era “concurrir inmediatamente ante un Juez de control de Garantías, para hacerle una imputación y solicitar una medida de aseguramiento, pero nada de eso se hizo”.
El Espectador

[Edited on 8-10-2010 by Ken Cooke]

Women standing outside of a COLOMBIAN PRISON

Ken Cooke - 8-10-2010 at 01:08 AM

If you say, "It's a Colombian Prision" that makes it sound worse, right? :?:

When you hear, "Colombian Beauty Contestant" everyone takes notice...ever wonder why?

Ken Cooke - 8-10-2010 at 01:30 AM

source: http://colombiareports.com/colombia-news-lite/98-beauty/1124...

DENNIS - 8-10-2010 at 06:05 AM

All of this from a Baja road work report? Freakin' amazing.

I'd like to take this tour someday

Ken Cooke - 8-10-2010 at 08:54 AM

Pablo Escobar Tour
Take the tour authorized by Pablo Escobar's family

The Medellín Pablo Escobar Tour takes you inside Pablo Escobar's life, including the house where he was killed, his final resting place and his former home where you can meet members of his family.

The Medellín Pablo Escobar Tour is designed for people fascinated by this controversial real-life gangster who in 1987 was the 7th richest man in the world with a personal wealth of $25 billion and whom is still regarded as the world's most successful criminal.

See the Monaco building owned by Escobar and bombed by the Cali cartel in 1988. See the house where Escobar was shot dead on December 2, 1993 and his final resting place at a cemetery on the outskirts of Medellín.

Visit Escobar's family home where he spent his final days and speak with members of his family. Wear Escobar's hat, sit in his chair and ask questions to the people who knew the real Pablo Escobar.

Itinerary
- The Monoco building bombed by the Cali cartel
- The house where Escobar was shot dead
- The final resting place of Escobar
- The family home where Escobar spent his final days

What's included?
- Visit to the mentioned destinations
- Private transportation
- Bilingual guide

What's not included?
- Food and drink

source: http://www.zorba.com.co/medellin-pablo-escobar-tour.html

DENNIS - 8-10-2010 at 09:02 AM

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Originally posted by Ken Cooke
What's included?
- Visit to the mentioned destinations
- Private transportation
- Bilingual guide

Who could possibly care about this dead pile of crap? How many lives did he ruin throughout the world with his cocaine?

Why are you supporting him as an idol and icon? Is this the best Colombia has to offer?

durrelllrobert - 8-10-2010 at 10:08 AM

The road ain't half bad if you drive this:
Registered: 2-10-2004
Location: Lifted/Locked '03 Rubicon!
Member Is Offline

Mood: NO PREBLEMA! :lol:

Never a complaint, here

Ken Cooke - 8-10-2010 at 10:53 AM

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Originally posted by durrelllrobert
The road ain't half bad if you drive this:
Registered: 2-10-2004
Location: Lifted/Locked '03 Rubicon!
Member Is Offline

Mood: NO PREBLEMA! :lol:

My Rubicon can allow me to go anywhere I durn well care to go in Baja. :bounce:

David K - 8-10-2010 at 04:48 PM

Looks like it is at home, on Shell Island! :bounce:

Ken Cooke - 8-10-2010 at 06:36 PM

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Looks like it is at home, on Shell Island! :bounce:

Can you tell??? :yes:

David K - 8-10-2010 at 10:46 PM

Yup... your Jeep (in the distance) and Art's motorhome... the first dually on Shell Island (at least up at that end)!

Bajafun777 - 8-11-2010 at 06:45 PM

Nice Ken, REST, BBQ, COLD BEER, REST, PAN BREAKSFAST COOKING & CAMPFIRE COFFEE,MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMm You Live It Bro, as all good,LOL!!! bajafun777

Udo - 8-11-2010 at 06:56 PM

I agree, DENNIS!

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Originally posted by DENNIS
All of this from a Baja road work report? Freakin' amazing.

I think our Nó 1 Nomad needs to republish the rules of posting on this site.

BIG RIG TRUCKIN'!!

Ken Cooke - 8-11-2010 at 08:27 PM

DENNIS - 8-11-2010 at 08:42 PM

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BIG RIG TRUCKIN'!!

You and DK, with your sand-pile fotos are soooo boring. Doncha have any more of your green-card pursuant wife's "mug 'n breast shot" pictures to show us??

Waida minute....lemme look on Craig's List. I think I saw one there.

New shoe thread

Ken Cooke - 8-11-2010 at 09:04 PM

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BIG RIG TRUCKIN'!!

David K needs new shoes, and you're welcome to include your input. I listed some of my favorites... The Mrs. says I look at pictures of Goodyear tires everyday like its a sickness. :bounce:

http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=47152

Here's the winner that I'm running at the moment

Ken Cooke - 8-11-2010 at 09:07 PM

Interco TrXus MT

GUESS WHO???

[Edited on 8-12-2010 by Ken Cooke]

Bajafun777 - 8-11-2010 at 09:51 PM

LOL, Topic was road trip and those are definately road trip vehicles!! Only thing is those vehicles can just about make any thing a road, to which they will have few problems on. Think it depends on what your driving and mind set when faced with those rough dangerous roads. However I have been on some of those paved roads that go straight into teeth jarring, back breaking holes, etc. here in Mexico. This is why all of the functions in Mexico are never on time,LOL.
I do appreciate the heads up in this thread, as some of my vehicles would not make such a trip on the messed up road described here. So, I would probably choose another way.
It should be noted that I also enjoy seeing the rough roads that Ken takes on with his Jeep group, just some unreal things they do and tough adventures they take on. "Life is too short to be Mad or peeed Off on the Little Things" too much FUN, Enjoyment and COLD BEER which can take our minds off the "Little Things." Now, pop a cold one and have FUN,LOL!! Go Easy on the Easy Nomads. Lastly, we should never take demeaning shots at anyone's family members, either in jest or if angry as no good ever comes from such actions. Take CARE NOMADS and TRAVEL SAFE, bajafun777