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What is Needed & Which Road to Take

C205Driver - 12-22-2010 at 07:51 AM

Good Morning & Happy Holidaze to All . . . I'll be DRIVING to Baja for 1st time towards end of Feb. in my 4x4 GMC(diesel) with some camping gear (in case opportunity rises to use such stuff) And wondering WHAT paperwork / insurance I need???? Also, since I am a country bumpkin, I'll wish to go thru Tecate ( and miss the big city!! Aw shucks ). . .Pro's & Con's on Mex. Hwy 3 vs Mex. Hwy 2??? (3 looks more interesting; I'm on no schedule & it looks a little more interesting to me anyway) Any highly recommended camp spots on Hwy 3? Any highly recommended camp spots down to La Paz (as far down as I wish to go ) Suggestions for 1st time driving down ( aware of no driving after dark rule) . .Thanks to all who have posted previously!!! Oh, any favorite maps one might suggest????

DENNIS - 12-22-2010 at 08:17 AM

Well....lessee..........
If today was toward the end of Febuary, HWY 3 would be a quagmire in the road construction zone, so watch the weather.
The only campground on 3 that I'm aware of is Sordo Mudo. It's between the large Pedro Domecq winery and the town of Guadalupe. That's only a distance of a few miles, so you can't get too lost.

You'll need a tourist permit. You can get that at the Tecate gate. For that, you'll need a Passport and that will be required to re-enter the US.

Car insurance for sure. Look above this page for Bajabound. They'll treat you well.

Pesos are a must. You'll be visiting a bank in Tecate to pay for your Tourist Card and should find an ATM there.......or look for a Casa de Cambio....or buy them at Costco on Broadway in Chula Vista.

If you have pets, dog or a cat, they will have to have shot records to re-enter the US. [if you don't have them, you'll be asked. if you have them, you won't be asked. be prepared]

You'll need a bottle opener for those frosty Pacificos.


In fact, here's Judy's list of requirments, every one essential:

aluminum foil
antibiotic cream
antiseptic wipes
aspirin, Aleve
awnings/shades
baby powder
baby wipes
backpack
bandages
bathing soap
battery charger
bed sheets
bee sting kit
beer/wine
bikes/helmets
binoculars
bird guide
blankets
board/card games
boogie boards
book
broom
broth for gravy
brown sugar
bucket
bug spray
bug spray
bungee cords
burn ointment
butane lighter
calculator
camera/Video
camp lantern(s)
camp shoes
camp stove
camp stove table
can opener
can/bottle coolers
can/bottle openers
candles
canned foods
canteen
cards, games
cb radio
CD Player
CDs
cell phone
cell phone charger
chairs
charcoal
charcoal chimney
citronella candles
clam bucket
cleaning Items
clothes pins
coffee pot
coffee/tea
coins for emergency phone calls
collapsible coffee cup
collapsible garbage can
comb/brush
comforter
compass
compass
cooking oil
cooking utensils
cooler
cork screw
corn on the cob holders
cots
cotton swabs
creamer
crimp tool
cutting board
dehydrated spices
deodorant
detergent
dictionary (Eng-Sp)
dish pan
dish rags
dishwashing pan
dishwashing soap
dog documents
dog leash
drinking water
dry cell batteries
dry foods
duct tape
dust pan
dust pan
dutch oven
Egg beater
elastic wrap
electric Multi-meter
engine oil
environmental soap
extra buttons
extra spare and Jack
eye wash
fillet knife
fire grill
fire starter
first aid kit
fishing gear
fishing knife
fishing line
fishing reels
fishing rods
Fix-a-Flat
flashlight
flour
folding table
food
food bags
fresh vegetables
frisbee
fuel filter (extra)
gaff
gas Cans
Gorilla tape
GPS
GPS Receiver
hack saw
hair brush
hammer
hammock
hand crank blender
hand wipes
hand-held mirror
hat
hat/cap
headband led lamp
heavy jacket
herbs and spices
hooks
hot dog sticks
hydrogen peroxide
ice
ice chest
insect collection receptacle
insulated wire
JB weld
jeans/pants
Jiffy Pop popcorn
jumper cables
kite string
kites
knife
knife sharpener
lantern
Lantern fuel
lantern mantles
laptop computer
laser pointer
latex gloves
laundry bag
lawn rake
led flashlight/headband
light jacket
lip balm
liquor
long pants
long sleeve shirts
lures
magnifying glass
mantels
maps
masking tape
matches
matches/lighter
measuring cups
measuring cups
medical tape
medications
memory cards
mess kit
moisturizing lotion
mosquito net
musical instruments
nail clippers
nails/screws
napkins
net
Nintendo DS
Nintendo DS charger
octane booster
outdoor table(s)
pain killers
paper plates
paper plates/bowls
paper towels
paper towels
passports
pen and paper
personal medication
pet dishes
pet food
pet leash
pillow cases
pillows
plant guide
plastic bags
plastic cups
plastic cups
plastic silverware
plastic trash bags
pliers
pot holders
pot scrubber
potato peeler
pots and pans
propane
propane canister refill adapter
propane fridge
propane hoses
prophylactics
pry bar
radiator coolant
radio
rain poncho
razor
reading material
recreational medication
reference material
road flares
rope/twine
rubber bands (to tie hair)
safety pins
salt and pepper
sandals/flip-flops
saw
scissors
screen room
SCUBA gear
sempura batter
sewing kit
shoes/boots
short sleeve shirts
shorts
shovel
shower bag
silverware
sinus medications
sleeping bag
sleeping bags
sleeping pad
small baseball bat
smoker
snake bite kit
snorkeling gear
sporting goods (football etc.)
soap
socks
sodas
solar panel
solder
soldering iron
solder-less terminals
soy sauce
spare fuel pump
spare fuses
splinting materials
stakes
star Maps
starter fluid
sterile gauze
stun gun
sun block
sunburn lotion
sunglasses
sweater
swim suit
swimming trunks
table cloth
tarp
telescope
tent/tent stakes
thermometer, body
thermometer, Ext.
throw rug pillow
tie downs/straps
tire air pump
toilet paper
tongs
tongs and spatula
tool set (complete)
tools
tooth brush
tooth paste
toothbrush
toothpicks
towel(s)
Towels
trash bags
travel alarm clock
t-shirts
tweezers
umbrella
underwear
vitamins
wash rag(s)
washrags
water
water filters
water floats
water purifier/tablets
water Sox
WD40
weights for fishing
wet wipes
wetsuits
whisk broom
whistle
window cleaner
work gloves
wristwatch
writing tablet
yeast
zip lock bags
zip ties


Have a good trip.

Don't forget

bajaguy - 12-22-2010 at 08:19 AM

The beer.............I'm sure it's on the above list somewhere

Get Pacifico....you won't be sorry

monoloco - 12-22-2010 at 08:28 AM

Better get a big trailer for all that stuff.

David K - 12-22-2010 at 08:28 AM

Highway 2 is an east/ west road parallel to the U.S. border, Tijuana to Mexicali and on to Sonora.

I think you mean Hwy. 1 (the Baja Highway, Tijuana to Cabo)?

Here's a map of the NW corner of Baja:



Hwy. 3 is undergoing a road widening project (as is Hwy. 1 south of Ensenada), so be prepared for some dirt detours.

You need Mexican auto insurance for liability and perhaps full coverage... www.bajabound.com supports this web site (see their ad at the top). The Discover Baja Travel Club has all your travel, map and book needs and discounted insurance to members... www.discoverbaja.com.

If you get an early start you can reach El Rosario before dark (225 miles south) and stay at the excellent Baja Cactus Motel after filling your diesel tank at the Pemex Station (next door)...

Tell us more of what you want to see or do in Baja so we can offer suggestions on where to go and stay!

I have many photos of sites at http://vivabaja.com/tours and during our trip to Baja Sur in 2009: http://vivabaja.com/709 that will show you many sites and places to stay.

Welcome to Nomad!

[Edited on 12-22-2010 by David K]

DENNIS - 12-22-2010 at 08:32 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by monoloco
Better get a big trailer for all that stuff.



I just noticed "YEAST" on the list. I don't know why one would need yeast so it's probably safe to delete that item from the manifest.
Hope that helps with the packing time and overall weight. :biggrin:

desertcpl - 12-22-2010 at 08:37 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by bajaguy
The beer.............I'm sure it's on the above list somewhere

Get Pacifico....you won't be sorry



it was one of the first thing

You'll need a bottle opener for those frosty Pacificos.

wilderone - 12-22-2010 at 09:21 AM

Wow - alphabetized no less! Corn on the cob holders are a bit much. If you're not in a hurry, you might enjoy a first night camping at a place you'll likely have all to yourself mid-week. Go the LA Cetto winery off Mex. 3. Wine taste, etc. there - go to the other winery across the road from there, see their stuff. THEN, proceed past that winery, turning right right away, across the stream bed, then follow that road about 5 miles. You'll have about 4 more stream crossings, and come to a dead end with a ranchero, and a chain across the road. The guy who lives here will charge $5 to camp overnight. Drive one more mile and you'll see some fine camping spots at the end of the road. Hike into this canyon for a waterfall, rustic hot springs pool.
Other "highly recommended" camping spots: Rancho Santa Ynez, Mision San Fernando (drive 3/4 mi. past the ruins once there), El Marmol, don't miss the Scammons Lagoon launch site for camping in Feb., the in-town campground at San Ignacio (close to the bridge into town with traffic but quiet at night and nice river view and the smell of wood fire and baking bread in the morning; also lots of birds), Conception Bay. Have fun!!

David K - 12-22-2010 at 09:41 AM

Not much left at El Marmol... but if you knew what was there until 1958, it makes it more interesting... The sidetrip to Baja's coldwater geyser 'El Volcan' is worth it: http://vivabaja.com/marmol

BAJACAT - 12-22-2010 at 10:02 AM

El Marmol, is nice but not for camping.its about 10 miles from Mx 1, the geyser site it's a spooky place...

Have a Great Trip

DianaT - 12-22-2010 at 11:37 AM

Couple of camping suggestions

Santa Ynez at Catavina

And there are beautiful and some isolated spots to camp out around our area, Bahia Asuncion and it is all free and quite safe. San Roque is a favorite of many----the dunes near the favorite surf spot of Punta Choros---and then there are several places along the 60 mile dirt road from Bahia Asuncion to Abreojos.

Also really like Campo Rene just east of Abreojos

My son's favorite is Playa Escondida on Bahia de Conception because the motorhomes and trailers don't drive the dirt road access so there are never too many people there---some stay the entire season there.

[Edited on 12-22-2010 by DianaT]

BAJA.DESERT.RAT - 12-22-2010 at 11:59 AM

Hola,

you didn't mention what year your diesel is and i believe they are still having problems if you need the ULSD as it may be damaging to your truck ? i believe 2006 and older diesels are not affected ??

some say it is available and some say it's not.

PERHAPS SOMEONE THAT IS FAMILIAR WITH THIS CAN GIVE INPUT IF NECESSARY ?

have a great journey,

BIEN SALUD, DA RAT

David K - 12-22-2010 at 04:05 PM

People in Baja Sur with new diesels have been doing fine... search posts from 'Bob and Susan' in Mulege (Playa Frambes).

All diesel from the Ensenada (El Sauzal) Pemex distributor is ULSD... which supplies diesel as far as El Rosario Pemex (and Cataviņa in cans).

C205Driver - 12-22-2010 at 07:26 PM

Dennis . . Platinum Nomad . . I'm driving a P/U; NOT a tractor trailer! . . I'll have the opener & coolerkup up front! Got it - tourist permit & pe$os . . .Bajaguy. . .Is Tecate & Corona OK to drink in Baja in place of Pacifico????? . . .Monoloco . .. No chit. . . .David K. . . .Lookey like there is a Hwy 2 AND a Hwy 2D. . .Hwy 2 might work if 3 is as screwd up as the government is. Thanks for the Cactus / PEMEX recommend AND your website is visited by me often - usually fly to SF, LA, PSFO, Mulege, Loreto, La Paz. . .And ONCE flew to Cabo (that was enough times for a country boy) . . .Wilderone - You Rock. . .Diana T. . .Good Stuff!. . .Well boys & girls keep it coming please. . .Thanks & HAPPY HOLIDAZE

DENNIS - 12-22-2010 at 08:06 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by C205Driver
Dennis . . Platinum Nomad . . I'm driving a P/U; NOT a tractor trailer! . .



Yeah....well, maybe you should upgrade to Baja size. You amateurs who come down here with inadaquate supplies of DEPENDS and KY JELLY just cause a lot of problems for the rest of us. :lol:

DENNIS - 12-22-2010 at 09:27 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by soulpatch

Christ, Dennis! You are certainly thorough



Not my list, Frank. It's Judy's and Packo's. :saint:

David K - 12-22-2010 at 10:35 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by C205Driver
Dennis . . Platinum Nomad . . I'm driving a P/U; NOT a tractor trailer! . . I'll have the opener & coolerkup up front! Got it - tourist permit & pe$os . . .Bajaguy. . .Is Tecate & Corona OK to drink in Baja in place of Pacifico????? . . .Monoloco . .. No chit. . . .David K. . . .Lookey like there is a Hwy 2 AND a Hwy 2D. . .Hwy 2 might work if 3 is as screwd up as the government is. Thanks for the Cactus / PEMEX recommend AND your website is visited by me often - usually fly to SF, LA, PSFO, Mulege, Loreto, La Paz. . .And ONCE flew to Cabo (that was enough times for a country boy) . . .Wilderone - You Rock. . .Diana T. . .Good Stuff!. . .Well boys & girls keep it coming please. . .Thanks & HAPPY HOLIDAZE


2-D (and 1-D) are toll highways...
2 (if you need to get over to the Corredor 2000 to get to Hwy. 1) is 4 lanes wide and free, and many miles shorter from Tecate.

capt. mike - 12-23-2010 at 07:18 AM

C205 guy....have fun everyone should do it ONCE! hahaha.
after starting plane camping up and down both coasts in 1980 and hitting all the strips and bergs especially SOC side, i finally drove the peninsula nov 2001, some 21 years later.

well i haven't done that since. You'll soon know why - take the time machine! you can camp out of it and get anything you need at any of the stops you might make - but you know that.
have fun.

BajaBlanca - 12-23-2010 at 07:42 AM

capt Mike - heard last week that neither the abreojos or campo rene airstrips are legal these days ..... paperwork was neglected ....

re the LIST - that had me laughing out loud ... it had been a while since I saw it here :)

Baja Cat - what geyser place are you talking about ? jeez, just when you think maybe you know Baja since ya live there :biggrin:

Marc - 12-23-2010 at 07:53 AM

And don't forget that it's very dangerous to be fishing around for a beer in the ice chest while you are driving. Even more so if it's in the back seat.

Dennis forgot a few things but that's OK.

DENNIS - 12-23-2010 at 07:58 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Marc
Dennis forgot a few things but that's OK.



Who in their right mind keeps the cooler in the back seat? :lol:


.

[Edited on 12-23-2010 by DENNIS]

bajalera - 12-23-2010 at 05:50 PM

Has anyone actually gone camping with all the stuff on that awesome list?

David K - 12-23-2010 at 05:52 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bajalera
Has anyone actually gone camping with all the stuff on that awesome list?


I think maybe Erle Stanley Gardner! :lol:

Marc - 12-23-2010 at 07:03 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bajalera
Has anyone actually gone camping with all the stuff on that awesome list?


If you don't take it you will need it. If you take it you won't need it.
Like my SIX jerry cans of gasoline. (that's 30 gallons)

BAJACAT - 12-24-2010 at 10:23 AM

IT'S FUNNY how prophylactics and pry bar are next to each other in the list?

TMW - 12-24-2010 at 10:28 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Marc
Quote:
Originally posted by bajalera
Has anyone actually gone camping with all the stuff on that awesome list?


If you don't take it you will need it. If you take it you won't need it.
Like my SIX jerry cans of gasoline. (that's 30 gallons)


ditto on that. I've taken a portable winch with me for years and never needed it, but I'm afraid to leave it at home.

bajalera - 12-24-2010 at 07:34 PM

Sheesh! Some of those things I don't even have at home.

woody with a view - 12-24-2010 at 07:43 PM

if you don't bring it you won't have it. it's almost comforting to know that little nugget, whether you need the item or not!

it is a good list. if you can check off everything (bring or not) you will be covered.

C205Driver - 12-25-2010 at 08:09 AM

Good Morning . . .AND . . .Merry Christmas to all . . .Any recommendations for a "casa de cambio" / bank in Tecate(where I will cross) AND should I rent a cellphone for a month OR buy a calling card & which one(s) . .Thanks for the help so far. . .!!!!

David K - 12-25-2010 at 08:33 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by C205Driver
Good Morning . . .AND . . .Merry Christmas to all . . .Any recommendations for a "casa de cambio" / bank in Tecate(where I will cross) AND should I rent a cellphone for a month OR buy a calling card & which one(s) . .Thanks for the help so far. . .!!!!


There is one on the U.S. side of the border, I think... I never have used it... everybody takes dollars in Baja, happily... they only wish there were more!

I still don't know where you are going in Baja... cell service is very limited and non-existant beyond El Rosario until Guerrero Negro. I think AT&T works well in Mexico, Sprint only works in the cities of Tijuana, Ensenada and San Quintin.

Others will chime in here with better cell info.

DENNIS - 12-25-2010 at 08:39 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by C205Driver
Good Morning . . .AND . . .Merry Christmas to all . . .Any recommendations for a "casa de cambio" / bank in Tecate(where I will cross)


Hope you arn't crossing today. It's Christmas here too.
Feliz Navidad.

C205Driver - 12-25-2010 at 09:13 AM

. . .Hopefully leaving towards end of Feb. and headed as far south as La Paz, driving a GMC 4x4, an exploratory trip as I'd like to haul RV down sometime in future. Speak some Spanish, don't need much in way of amenities / Mexican standards are fine with me, and, am solo so will be setting my own pace. . .Thanks David K. . . . . And suggestions on cell phone or phone card appreciated!!!

[Edited on 12-25-2010 by C205Driver]

David K - 12-25-2010 at 09:17 AM

Costco member?

Before your trip go to the Chula Vista Costco and buy your pesos there... an exchage window is inside near the registers... I-5, Palomar exit, west to Broadway, then turn north... on your left side.

wilderone - 12-25-2010 at 09:29 AM

On the US side at the Tecate border, in the small retail mall with the gas station, there is a convenience store that sells insurance and exchanges currency.

roadhog - 12-26-2010 at 10:22 PM

buy Church's camping in Baja book. Try Baja Catch as interlibray loan, Moon's Baja.
Jardines past San Quinteen on right
Catavina on the left past town
The Englishman's past Constitucion on right
Maranatha before La Paz
Rice and Beans, San Ignacio, first sharp right bottom hill
Mitsubishi's Whale camp past Guererro Negro

extra spare tire with good 12V DC air compressor
good jack with plywood jack platform.
small shovel/paper towels/imodium/shots ?-see State or CDC website
fan belt/headlamp spare/quarts oil/fuel filter/basci auto wrenches/fuses
Rainex windshield
favorite canned foods
water filter for chlorine
case jugged water
warm clothing
Bank of America debit card with pesos loaded/Santander GPS ATM locations
GPS with Streets/Trips and Mexico GPS Atlas for Baja on your laptop
pay Pemex workers with cost rounded off into tip. get Pemex into the laptop. Locate gas gap. locking gas cap. locking steel box bolted down for valuables. Omega alarm system. quality duck tape ($11)
folding chair
good emergency light(s)

Constitucion has a Supermarket, La Paz has a strip with walmart/sears/autozone/santander/UPS/Ford....

The road is truly narrow. Practice some driving on the right side white line.
Get a complete tuneup and brake/front end check/radiator flush..
Camped next to Canadians with RV Cat problems. Not good.

roadhog - 12-26-2010 at 10:26 PM

and batteries including new vehicle battery try Odessey...bring extra AAA/AA/2023 for what you have along.

roadhog - 12-26-2010 at 10:38 PM

Bilstein shocks are popular. Spring for new shocks if your bus has more than 50,000 on them.

roadhog - 12-26-2010 at 10:40 PM

one more. you gotta deesil ? Discuss Mexican deesil with your GMC dealer.
Very waxy. Four wheel drive or 4WD magazine online.

LA BOCANA

BajaBlanca - 12-27-2010 at 04:51 PM

man, roadhog, you gave some good suggestions. at the risk of getting yelled at for tooting my own horn: come and visit la bocana .... we are halfway between San Diego and Cabo. Fill up tank in Vizcaino. Continue south and exit right towards Punta Abreojos. Once in Abreojos, take a right on Calle Miguel Dominguez. Follow salt flats til La Bocana. Look for 2 story white house at the north end of Calle Erizo or ask anyone for Blanca and Les (esp kids). We are very remote and tiny and I think you will like it here.



[Edited on 1-2-2011 by BajaBlanca]

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C205Driver - 12-29-2010 at 04:33 PM

Thanks for great info, more questions to follow but stuck in 1.75' snow now with Android...

BajaBlanca - 1-2-2011 at 09:58 AM

:o

racheldarlin - 1-2-2011 at 12:45 PM

C205

Your Android has a "Skype" app available which is not great but functional. Skype on a laptop is very good. I have used it down there for years.

ps: check Android for a snowshovel app LOL

pps: I drive a 2006 Chev diesel and have never had probs with Baja - BUT - be sure to specify to any attendant "diesel, por favor"

[Edited on 1-2-2011 by racheldarlin]

[Edited on 1-2-2011 by racheldarlin]

C205Driver - 1-2-2011 at 04:14 PM

. . .Hey . . .Happy New Year to all & thanks for great info on places to stop, visit & enjoy; also thanks for info on Diesel truck fuel non-issue; my truck is the 2007 "Classic" which is before the add'tl smog requirements on diesels . . .Lots of snow up at Dodge Ridge Ski Area / Strawberry, CA this week - woke up to another 8" of unplowed road on way home today (200% of normal precip so far) , , , If anyone has any must see places to see - post em please. . .This is going to be a scouting trip for me as I'd like to later drive down with my 31' 5th wheel for an extendid trip - more suggestions, please . . .& Thanks. . .

BajaBlanca - 1-2-2011 at 05:38 PM

well...you must stop in El Rosario -
1. to see mama espinoza's for history - lots of history there
2. to gas up

you should visit Shari in Asuncion - have a party there, besides, it is GORGEOUS. From there visit La Bocana

you must stop in San Ignacio, I recommend Rice and Beans to eat and Casa Leree to stay - take a day to visit the lagoon and see the whales

visit Santa Rosalia and move on to Mulege. Eat at El Candil. garden setting is just special. Maybe stay at Hotel Serenidad.

OR continue on to Loreto. Stay at COCO CABANAS - and say hi to Steven from Blanca and Les :) Loreto is a bigger town. Nice shops along a walkway, nice malecon and a good happy hour at Auggie's (toward the south end of the beach) ....

[Edited on 1-3-2011 by BajaBlanca]

roadhog - 1-2-2011 at 08:03 PM

THE LIST left out a TIRE REPAIR KIT, Napa or Wal-SLIME, with an extra rubber cement tube. My procedure: get tire off ground, clean area with alcohol, then ream, clean again, insert plug and allow tire to dry off ground for abt 4-5 hours. the use the pump you forgot. Sears has pumps.
Elsewhere in posts I go on abt Hellwigs
http://www.hellwigproducts.com/products/sway-control/truck-s...
A GMC 4 could use Bills and a bar. The suspension is kinda oxcarty for 1000 miles of narrow twisty road: tiring.
Wait'll you see the bus drivers bus !

roadhog - 1-2-2011 at 08:12 PM

I leave stuff out sorry. Baja's spine was formed by the San Andreas Fault runs down Sea of Cortez. Earthquakes. You know the Mexicali Quake ? see USGS Earthquakes. Well, the road shfits from under your vehicle. No ! YES !
No fallin' asleep here. There's no berm.
Online, try New York Times Travel section. On right top, chose Mexico and Baja will come up on right right.

roadhog - 1-2-2011 at 08:23 PM

come and visit la bocana .... we are halfway between San Diego and Cabo.

RIGHT ! Outer suburbs. Have you mapped with Google Earth, on the cones, and Baja Catch. If there's time. Any gray whale ?

BajaDave - 1-3-2011 at 03:43 PM

Hey DK,
I just thought I'd mention before anyone else notices it and gives you hell, but on your website in the section that you linked to for El Volcan you have mispelled the mine named La Olvidada (the forgotten). In a couple of places, you have it spelled "La Olividada". Fix it quick and send me a sticker and I'll delete this post before anyone even notices!

Love your stuff!:yes:

Intersting Sidebar in the thread?

David K - 1-3-2011 at 05:02 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by BajaDave
Hey DK,
I just thought I'd mention before anyone else notices it and gives you hell, but on your website in the section that you linked to for El Volcan you have mispelled the mine named La Olvidada (the forgotten). In a couple of places, you have it spelled "La Olividada". Fix it quick and send me a sticker and I'll delete this post before anyone even notices!

Love your stuff!:yes:


:o That web page has been on line since 2005 and nobody noticed the name error! So you do win a sticker... as soon as I have more made, as they have run out a while ago... but I may find you a small one?

Thank you BajaDave... I WELCOME corrections! Doesn't everyone on Baja Nomad??? :light::lol:

Now, here is the source for my spelling error:
Walt Peterson's The Baja Adventure Book... La Olividad.

The sign and Almanac have an a on the end, but I didn't notice there was no i after the l.

Thanks again...

Here is how The Baja Adventure Book shows it:



David K - 1-3-2011 at 05:06 PM

By the way, Elinvesti8r has some nice photos at the mine, here: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=34842