Santiago
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Making room reservations: 4 out of 4
Made reservations at 4 spots last trip, two rooms, and they all worked without a hitch:
1. Keri at Pyramid is always spot on; always a great first night on the balcony.
2. Jardines had us down and exactly what we asked for.
3. Cowboy was expecting us (via Shari).
4. The one that was worrisome was Alfonsinas as the email and deposit go to Chula Vista. I printed everything including the canceled check but
really didn't need those. Hotel was full. The one thing that did catch us, no 110v outlets in the rooms. We were leaving early, before they had
coffee ready and our travel coffee maker was no good - thus the Sanka at Rancho Grande.
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Udo
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Shouldn't they have a Starbucks or an OXXO nearby?
Udo
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bajaguy
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Reservations
You always have reservations at our place!!
| Quote: | Originally posted by Santiago
Made reservations at 4 spots last trip, two rooms, and they all worked without a hitch:
1. Keri at Pyramid is always spot on; always a great first night on the balcony.
2. Jardines had us down and exactly what we asked for.
3. Cowboy was expecting us (via Shari).
4. The one that was worrisome was Alfonsinas as the email and deposit go to Chula Vista. I printed everything including the canceled check but
really didn't need those. Hotel was full. The one thing that did catch us, no 110v outlets in the rooms. We were leaving early, before they had
coffee ready and our travel coffee maker was no good - thus the Sanka at Rancho Grande. |
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DavidE
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Camper's single burner LPG bottle stove.
Stainless steel percolator to heat the water
Melitta coffeemaker, + your brand of coffee.
Damned tough to beat. Start to finish, 11-minutes. Cost? Depends on how much you'd use it. Way the hell faster than a heating coil even if there was
la luz.
A Lot To See And A Lot To Do
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Bajaboy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Santiago
Made reservations at 4 spots last trip, two rooms, and they all worked without a hitch:
1. Keri at Pyramid is always spot on; always a great first night on the balcony.
2. Jardines had us down and exactly what we asked for.
3. Cowboy was expecting us (via Shari).
4. The one that was worrisome was Alfonsinas as the email and deposit go to Chula Vista. I printed everything including the canceled check but
really didn't need those. Hotel was full. The one thing that did catch us, no 110v outlets in the rooms. We were leaving early, before they had
coffee ready and our travel coffee maker was no good - thus the Sanka at Rancho Grande. |
I travel with a french press in Baja. Hot water is always available.
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TecateRay
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajaboy
| Quote: | Originally posted by Santiago
Made reservations at 4 spots last trip, two rooms, and they all worked without a hitch:
1. Keri at Pyramid is always spot on; always a great first night on the balcony.
2. Jardines had us down and exactly what we asked for.
3. Cowboy was expecting us (via Shari).
4. The one that was worrisome was Alfonsinas as the email and deposit go to Chula Vista. I printed everything including the canceled check but
really didn't need those. Hotel was full. The one thing that did catch us, no 110v outlets in the rooms. We were leaving early, before they had
coffee ready and our travel coffee maker was no good - thus the Sanka at Rancho Grande. |
I travel with a french press in Baja. Hot water is always available. |
Hot water always available???? Not in the showers
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Bajaboy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by TecateRay
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajaboy
| Quote: | Originally posted by Santiago
Made reservations at 4 spots last trip, two rooms, and they all worked without a hitch:
1. Keri at Pyramid is always spot on; always a great first night on the balcony.
2. Jardines had us down and exactly what we asked for.
3. Cowboy was expecting us (via Shari).
4. The one that was worrisome was Alfonsinas as the email and deposit go to Chula Vista. I printed everything including the canceled check but
really didn't need those. Hotel was full. The one thing that did catch us, no 110v outlets in the rooms. We were leaving early, before they had
coffee ready and our travel coffee maker was no good - thus the Sanka at Rancho Grande. |
I travel with a french press in Baja. Hot water is always available. |
Hot water always available???? Not in the showers |
true dat
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Marc
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DavidE
Camper's single burner LPG bottle stove.
Stainless steel percolator to heat the water
Melitta coffeemaker, + your brand of coffee.
Damned tough to beat. Start to finish, 11-minutes. Cost? Depends on how much you'd use it. Way the hell faster than a heating coil even if there was
la luz. |
Ditto. Never leave without it.
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acadist
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I just carry Starbucks canned doubleshots........just in case
Dave
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basautter
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There is an AC outlet near the office at Alfonsina's. It's live during the day. Not sure about early morning. They don't make coffee until around
7:00 A.M.. I recommend bringing your confirmation email to Alfonsina's. I have stayed there many times, and once or twice there was confusion about
the days/requested room. Enjoy!
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motoged
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajaboy
I travel with a french press in Baja. Hot water is always available. |
I think I will travel with a French maid next trip....I just like to watch her make the coffee....
Seriously, though.....
I travel with a socket adapter for a light fixture so I can plug in electric kettle, or my CPAP machine when wall plugs are not readily available:
Don't believe everything you think....
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BajaBlanca
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Brilliant idea.
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motoged
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Blanca,
Thanks....they are BOTH brilliant ideas 
Don't believe everything you think....
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larryC
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Ged
If you are in need of a cpap machine, then there is no telling what watching that French made will do to your heart. but I admire your persistence.
Off grid, 12-190 watt evergreen solar panels on solar trackers, 2-3648 stacked Outback inverters, 610ah LiFePo4 48v battery bank, FM 60 and MX60
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Udo
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That is a REALLY great idea!
I can live without caffeine for a half hour or so. But after that I get really grumpy!
| Quote: | Originally posted by acadist
I just carry Starbucks canned doubleshots........just in case |
Udo
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mtgoat666
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try the aeropress with fine ground coffee
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