I'm back home from the mini trip!

I wanted to update those of you who'd been helpful and supportive about my first short trip across the border.

-Driving was definitely interesting haha. It's actually my style of driving lol but I did get scared when trying to find where I needed to be and drivers of course had NO patience for that
-I did get the predicted "chits" but had taken imodium and pepto bismol with me. I was surprised my stomach had any issues because I was extremely cautious. I only ate foods and drinks that I took with me, only used bottled water for teeth brushing, I constantly sanitized and washed my hands etc.
- it meant a lot to my friend that I went there to spend time with her
-it was character building to do something out of my comfort zone and scary. To those of you who said "why bother doing something that makes you anxious" - it reaps it's rewards when you push past anxiety.

Thank you everyone for your feedback before I headed there. It was really helpful.

Janis

Quote: Originally posted by John Harper

Congratulations, you did it!!! Getting the JZizzles could be from a lot of things. Stress, fatigue, etc. You're good. John

Congratulations for succeeding in your jump off the edge

And I fully agree with you about facing the fears, managing the risks, and getting a bit of what you feared with the JZizzles....

Every time I cross into Baja my bowels seem to also respond a bit to the fragrance of diesel fumes, vehicles burning oil, burning garbage, and wood fires. This isn't a bad thing, as it's a signature fragrance welcoming me (usually Tecate) and the characteristic
olfactory trip subsides into a wider range of whiffs as the countryside opens up.

When is your next trip back?

Quote: Originally posted by John Harper

Congratulations, you did it!!! Getting the JZizzles could be from a lot of things. Stress, fatigue, etc. You're good. John

Quote: Originally posted by lencho

Quote: Originally posted by Janix   -Driving was definitely interesting haha. It's actually my style of driving lol It's often the foreigners who cause the problems in traffic flow. They just don't understand communication! (Which is what governs driving in Mexico, who pays attention to some stuffy traffic regulations?)

haha, yes. I blended in really well until I had to do a U-turn and was terrified then people started honking at me - understandably. I was inconveniencing everyone by waiting for a gap in the traffic to begin my U turn

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Quote: Originally posted by John Harper   Congratulations, you did it!!! Getting the JZizzles could be from a lot of things. Stress, fatigue, etc. You're good. John Congratulations for succeeding in your jump off the edge And I fully agree with you about facing the fears, managing the risks, and getting a bit of what you feared with the JZizzles.... Every time I cross into Baja my bowels seem to also respond a bit to the fragrance of diesel fumes, vehicles burning oil, burning garbage, and wood fires. This isn't a bad thing, as it's a signature fragrance welcoming me (usually Tecate) and the characteristic olfactory trip subsides into a wider range of whiffs as the countryside opens up. When is your next trip back?

Quote: Originally posted by sancho

I always get anxious when I cross the border. Ears go up, head on a swivel, until I get so. beyond the border towns, and traffic. That feeling subsides once I can turn off the vehicle

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Where did you go?

Quote: Originally posted by advrider

Good for you, push your comfort zone and you will feel alive! The poops were probably stress related as others said. With more stress added in small dose's your body will adapt. Charcoal tablets will also help if you have jacked up stomach from something you ate or drank. In Mexico ask for (carbon tabs). Now for the trip report and some pictures.