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bajaguy
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AN FDT
Is a person......Ferna. Look for posts by him on the Baja Nomads board.
Did you get my u2u message???
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BajaNomad
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| Quote: | Originally posted by vetra
What is an FDT? |
As mentioned by Bajaguy, FDT is "Ferna de Tijuana" - Fernando.
He's the Organizer of the Dia De Reyes Toy Drive we've had the past two years. Pictures of him are in this thread I believe:
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=28406
And one of the services he's noted for are Walking Tours of his howetown, Tijuana:
http://www.ultimatebaja.com/html/walkingtours.html
But Fernando knows the coastline well, including Rosarito and especially Ensenada. He grew up, all or partly, in Ensenada. I'm fairly confident that
he would make arrangements to be your guide along the coast for the day - and quite frankly, I think all-in-all, it would be a minor expense for you
to have him, and his knowledge for you - for the day - I bet would prove invaluable.
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Hook
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In fact, he might SAVE you an amount close to what he might charge (I have NO IDEA what that might be) by pointing you in the right direction on where
to shop, where to eat, where to book a tour of some kind.
Cant hurt dropping him a line.
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Bob H
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaNomad
| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
I'd hire FDT to be your guide. |
That may be pricey. |
Actually, not likely.
And for someone traveling from Chicago, and only one day to maximize.... I can't think of a better suggestion than doing exactly
that.
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Doug Means |
I totally agree! What an excellent idea.
Bob H
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaNomad
| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
I'd hire FDT to be your guide. |
That may be pricey. |
Actually, not likely.
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Somewhat likely.......A professional man who would drop what he's doing to give a private, guided tour would have to have a respectable price tag on
his services rendered. Why not?
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vetra
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Had we more time, the guide thing would really be something that would appeal to us, but for this brief day trip, we are literally just trying to get
a superficial feel for the area to see if it is something we would like to explore more in depth at a later date. But knowing this kind of option
might be available is somewhat intriguing.
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lizard lips
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You should come down on April 5th and go to the fiesta at Baja Country Club. You can meet people that live here and you can have all day Sunday to
check the area out. Who would know better than us who have decided to live here! You will be most welcome.........
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BajaNomad
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaNomad
| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
I'd hire FDT to be your guide. |
That may be pricey. |
Actually, not likely.
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Somewhat likely.......A professional man who would drop what he's doing to give a private, guided tour would have to have a respectable price tag on
his services rendered. Why not? |
1. It's not dropping what he's doing necessarily if what he does is give day tours.
2. Pricey is relative. For someone that lives in the area, knows the area, has lots of spare/free time, etc., a guide could easily seem like a
"pricey" option. However, for someone traveling all the way from Chicago, with only a single daytime to devote to the area (where they've never been
before), wanting to maximize what they are able to do, where they can/will go, what they will see, where they might eat, (maybe maximize their
safety?), as well as possibly where else they may choose to spend some money in that only day they have.... a guide - nee, an advocate like Fernando -
may absolutely be the most cost-effective price to pay for maximizing a single day along the Tijuana-Ensenada corridor. In my mind, it's a
no-brainer, gotta make it happen, done-deal. Time is money baby, and Fernando can make a day in this area be golden.
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Doug
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Baja Bernie
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Vetra
Were I a guy from Chicago I do believe I would be most confused by all of this very good advise. I spent about 40 years wandering up and down that
coast and still do.
All I can say is take your time and smell the roses............scenery is out of this world........watering holes, bars, are just that BARS.
For a very short trip you are thinking of I would not waste much time in Tijuana and I doubt that I would take the extra time to take in the Blow
Hole. Have some lobster and wander around Ensenada...fish market it a good bet but the harbor is not really worth the time.
Just recognize that...."Once the dust of Baja has settled on your shoulders you may never shake it off."
Have fun!
My smidgen of a claim to fame is that I have had so many really good friends. By Bernie Swaim December 2007
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vetra
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thanks for the advice Bernie--what you describe it pretty much what we had in mind---most interested in scenery and picking up a little bit of the
local vibe in the very very short time we have. Like you said, pretty much a bar is a bar--so it's probably not something we are looking to do--pretty
much plan to drive down, walk or drive around a little bit and come back stopping along the way soak in some of the ambiante.
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bajaguy
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Vetra
If you are going to be in Ensenada, stop by the Baja Country Club (bajacountryclub.com). About 3 miles south of the Wal-Mart/Home Depot/COSTCO
complex. Check out the great retirement home sites/homes.
OK, OK....shameless advertising.......but I am looking for neighbors.......
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaNomad
In my mind, it's a no-brainer, gotta make it happen, done-deal. Time is money baby, and Fernando can make a day in this area be golden.
--
Doug |
Yeah...I agree. Too bad they don't have just a bit more time. Maybe Ferna would consider putting together a video tour to be enjoyed over and over.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Baja Bernie
I doubt that I would take the extra time to take in the Blow Hole. |
I agree. La Bufadora in it's natural state was a sight worth seeing. Now it's a series of junk stores with way too aggressive salesmen blocking your
way. Highly over-rated. What has been allowed to take place there in the name of business is one of Baja's mortal sins. Just buy a couple of
picture post cards and it will leave a better taste in your memory.
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bajamigo
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Count us in!
If you engage Ferna for a day tour of Ensenada, my wife and I would love to join the tour, if you're willing and we're able. We live here full-time,
but I think we'd learn a lot from Ferna. And of course, we'd pay our fair share. Should make it fun and affordable for all. Any other takers?
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajamigo
If you engage Ferna for a day tour of Ensenada, my wife and I would love to join the tour, if you're willing and we're able. We live here full-time,
but I think we'd learn a lot from Ferna. And of course, we'd pay our fair share. Should make it fun and affordable for all. Any other takers?
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Count me in.
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bajadock
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Me THREE! Will recruit my neighborhood hillbonnies and hillbillies for this.
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sylens
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two more in
steve and i live here permanently too, but i'm sure we'd get a lot out of a fdt tour. so please count us in.
ferna...you there??
lili
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David K
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Who is fdt ?
Ferna's web site is http://www.ultimatebaja.com
By clicking 'about' on his site, you will see Fernando's (Ferna's/ fdt's) bio... it is very interesting! His walking tour is also described there.
I have known Ferna for 8 years and have found him to be the nicest person who always will go out of his way to help others! The photo is from the day
I met Fernando in 2000.
Here is his biography:
My name is Fernando Garcia, I was born in the late 50’s, in the city of Tijuana, Baja California. I am a US citizen, born abroad. What a better place
than to have been born in the pristine and magical peninsula known as Baja California.
Being a native to Baja California, I have had the opportunity to travel Baja California extensively through out my childhood and I continue to do so
to this day. It is one of my greatest pleasures and the reason I have created this site.
My interest and love of Baja was so strong that at the age of 15 I got permission from my parents to go to a travel school located in La Paz. I
learned everything that I could concerning this beautiful peninsula and in 1975 I graduated and from this travel school and returned to my native city
of Tijuana, where I began my career in the travel industry. Starting out working in hotels, one being the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego. There I
learned what it was to provide high quality service.
In 1985 I decided to return to school and learn more about my trade. I attended a travel trade school, SST Travel School in San Diego California.
Then I began a company called Pipeline Surf Expeditions, Promoting surf events all over Mexico. From there, as with everything, we evolved to
reservations and travel and now information. Welcome to The new face of Baja travel.
Ultimate Baja strives to offer the highest quality of services on the market today. Since the 1980’s, we have provided superior service to our
customers and have assisted them with reservations and they’re travel needs. Our 25 plus years of experience and commitment to excellence are earning
us the reputation as the best service and information oriented company in the area. We are here to serve your travel needs as well as provide you
with the information you need to make an informed choice for your Baja adventure. Repeat service is our hallmark and our success.
Formerly known as Baja Hotels & Resorts we took a break after the the horrible and heart wrenching 9/11 incident. We have returned with a reworked
and completely new Image. We are pleased to announce our come back to the service industry on the cutting edge. Our services will include an all new
Ultimate Baja talk radio show we affectionally will call “Ultimate Baja Radio Magazine”, and we are soon to start “Ultimate Baja Television”. Discover
Baja California through someone else’s experience first. When you are ready to go, first hand, we’re here to serve you. Discover what it is to become
part of this magnificent landscape and rich culture. Stay tuned for more information on the television show. It is still in the works.
[Edited on 3-24-2008 by David K]
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