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Roads I have driven lately 1/21 - 1/25)

AKgringo - 1-25-2020 at 05:32 PM

I won't be doing a trip report, posting photos or GPS data, but if someone has a question about one of the routes I will try and answer them.

South on Mex 5, then Mex 1 to Guerrero Negro.

From San Ignacio to San Juanico on what I guess is called the high road. (never got near the flats!)

San Isidro to Comondu, then continued on to San Javier, then west to the coast road north of Ciudad Constitution.

I left Mex 1 and headed east to San Everisto, then turned south to Centennario and Chametla (sp)

The internet is down here at the camp, so my replies will be sporadic.

I thoroughly enjoyed my drive!

David K - 1-25-2020 at 05:49 PM

Thanks AK, as soon as you have the ability or inclination, I would enjoy hearing about each part.

The one I guess I am most interested in is the Gonzaga-Chapala gap. Are you on or next to the new roadbed 100% or still detour around the cut into the canyon? How much dirt? Did you note any kilometer markers south of Km.168, like the roads to Coco's?

Thanks!!!

advrider - 1-25-2020 at 08:47 PM

How was SI to scorpion bay? I've heard that it is a graded super road..

geraldalexander7 - 1-25-2020 at 11:17 PM

I’m interested in road conditions for:
San Isidro/Comundo/San Javier/Coast road north of Constitucion

Bajazly - 1-25-2020 at 11:33 PM

Coast road from SI to San Juanico/San Isidro/Comundo/San Javier in fine shape the week between Xmas and NY's.

chippy - 1-26-2020 at 07:26 AM

Quote: Originally posted by David K

It's "Comondú" folks :light:

I find it funny (and irritating) that someone who does not speak spanish deems themself the spanish spelling cop. :light:

[Edited on 1-26-2020 by chippy]

[Edited on 1-26-2020 by chippy]

4x4abc - 1-26-2020 at 08:41 AM

Quote: Originally posted by chippy

I find it funny (and irritating) that someone who does not speak spanish deems themself the spanish spelling cop. :light:

meaning you don't like to be corrected.

Like all good teachers, David can be annoying at times - but he offers us chances to learn.

David K - 1-26-2020 at 09:25 AM

Thank you... I may be annoying only to those who hate the facts, lol. Seriously, I am a fun loving person... Just very passionate about Baja history.

I do speak Spanish, just not fluently. Enough words to do well... I would love to speak it better, however.

chippy, Comondú is NOT a Spanish word. It is the Cochimí Indian name for the place the mission was first established, in 1708. The mission is named San José (at Comondú). I am no spelling cop... I only help teach 'place name' spelling not Spanish 'ordinary' words.

Above it was spelled 'Comundo', twice... I just didn't want it to get out of control, LOL!

chippy - 1-26-2020 at 09:56 AM

It´s no big thing DK it´s just that you make plenty of spelling mistakes in english (as do I) but never correct yours or others mistakes in said language. Kinda funny. Cop on amigo

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[Edited on 1-26-2020 by chippy]

David K - 1-26-2020 at 10:01 AM

I know I do, as I said it is not about spelling of words, but of PLACES that I can help with. Places are history and my passion is history.

4x4abc - 1-26-2020 at 10:20 AM

Quote: Originally posted by chippy

It´s no big thing DK it´s just that you make plenty of spelling mistakes in english (as do I) but never correct yours or others mistakes in said language. Kinda funny. Cop on amigo

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[Edited on 1-26-2020 by chippy]

we all make mistakes - that is how we learn

but it should not keep us from correcting each other and learning
what is wrong with attempting to do better?

at first a mistake can be ok - after many repeats it expresses disrespect

"Do you know if we have the wifi on the road 5 from San Filipi?"

have a Margarita chippy

margarita airnbb800.jpg - 94kB

Mr. Bills - 1-26-2020 at 10:57 AM

Quote: Originally posted by chippy

I find it funny (and irritating) that someone who does not speak spanish deems themself the spanish spelling cop. :light:

Would you also find it funny (and irritating) for someone who speaks English to point out the errors in English grammar in your response to David K?

chippy - 1-26-2020 at 11:00 AM

Quote: Originally posted by 4x4abc

Quote: Originally posted by chippy

It´s no big thing DK it´s just that you make plenty of spelling mistakes in english (as do I) but never correct yours or others mistakes in said language. Kinda funny. Cop on amigo

.

[Edited on 1-26-2020 by chippy]

Yes a margarita is a GREAT idea. Oh and its "flippy" :lol:

chippy - 1-26-2020 at 11:02 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Mr. Bills

Quote: Originally posted by chippy

I find it funny (and irritating) that someone who does not speak spanish deems themself the spanish spelling cop. :light:

Would you also find it funny (and irritating) for someone who speaks English to point out the errors in English grammar in your response to David K?

Yes I would :lol:

bajaric - 1-26-2020 at 03:52 PM

Better than Grass Valley?

good to see AK posting from the Baja --

4x4abc - 1-26-2020 at 05:16 PM

ahh - "the Baja"

I don't react to fingernails on a chalkboard - but "the Baja" wakes me up at night

BajaBlanca - 1-26-2020 at 05:34 PM

You sure are getting around AK!

I am happy to post some photos for you if you find you have some nice ones.

AKgringo - 1-26-2020 at 07:03 PM

Quote: Originally posted by bajaric

Better than Grass Valley?

good to see AK posting from the Baja --

It is good to get down here again! My trip last year was scuttled when my Kia broke down in The Nevada, and I had to get it hauled back to The Grass Valley!

AKgringo - 1-26-2020 at 07:12 PM

Quote: Originally posted by BajaBlanca

You sure are getting around AK!

I am happy to post some photos for you if you find you have some nice ones.

No pictures Blanca, but thanks for the offer. I usually travel with an old school Nikon compact digital camera, but it was missing in action when I was packing for the trip.

I thought I would force myself to use my phone like most Nomads do, but the first time I stopped to capture the beauty of the green desert, it was missing too! I thought I had lost it in Guerrero Negro when I used it there, but it had actually slid under some of the load in my Isuzu, and I found it when I got to Maranatha.

Still no internet at the camp!

AKgringo - 1-26-2020 at 07:16 PM

But there is a WIFI spot at the coffee shop at the corner, so I will spend some time there tomorrow morning to add some info.

Lee - 1-26-2020 at 09:17 PM

Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo

But there is a WIFI spot at the coffee shop at the corner, so I will spend some time there tomorrow morning to add some info.

Maranatha has wifi in the back where the apartments are (where the showers are). I've never gotten a signal in the RV area.

And. yes, up front at Cafe Exquisito.

AKgringo - 1-27-2020 at 09:20 AM

Thanks Lee, but the one in back is the one that is out of service right now.

BajaBlanca - 1-29-2020 at 02:32 AM

Lencho, I so agree. We are in THE BAJA! and it might also be, I reckon, a shortened version of The Baja Peninsula? Whatever the reasoning, I love hearing The Baja.