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David K
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The Baja Peninsula/ The Baja 1000
Here is The Beer many of us Nomads enjoy in The Baja...
Have a great time "on the Baja peninsula"... I always do!
[Edited on 8-28-2014 by David K]
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55steve
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We enjoy that same beer here in the San Diego as well!
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by 55steve
We enjoy that same beer here in the San Diego as well! |
Yes, I too enjoy "the" same beer, here!  
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Mexitron
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We don't say we're going "to United States", we say we're going "to the United States" because it is pluralized, I think. We are going "to the Baja"
then doesn't add up. If, however, you are going to the Baja Californias ( as in both Norte and Sur) it would make more sense. Its "the UK", since
its a plurality of countries, but we go "to Ireland" since its a singular entity. There's exceptions of course (ie-the Big Apple).
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Johnny7
My wife and I are traveling the Baja for the first time this Winter. We would be grateful for any tips, recommendations for taking our truck and 5th
wheel, We are aiming for a month to do the round trip.
Where to cross the border, places to stay along the way, preferred routes, parks?
[Edited on 8-28-2014 by Johnny7] |
One of the best places to get information for RVing in any part of Mexico is RV Net Forum, Mexico
Many there are very experienced RVers.
Have fun
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Feathers
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DianaT
One of the best places to get information for RVing in any part of Mexico is RV Net Forum, Mexico
Many there are very experienced RVers.
Have fun |
Best advice I've read on this, The Baja thread. 
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David K
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THE license plate!
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David K
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The map!
Of course this was made (by Dave Deal) for someone who hated hearing "The Baja"... Don Jimmy Smith, the Grinning Gargoyle!
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55steve
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Pretty much sums it up David.
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Ricardo
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Well this post seems hijacked so lets continue.
Yale University states:
Use THE before
Name of all bodies of water except Lakes, bays and falls.
Name of all Deserts, Forests, Peninsulas and Archipelagos
Name on all points on the globe. (North West etc)
ETC ETC (more than I can type)
so an example would be The Sahara desert or The Sahara
so it follows that Baja is a peninsula and can be called
The Baja Peninsula or The Baja
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Ricardo
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Another Peninsula in Mexico is the Yucatan Peninsula
Commonly called The Yucatan
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Feathers
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Of course this was made (by Dave Deal) for someone who hated hearing "The Baja"... Don Jimmy Smith, the Grinning Gargoyle! |
THE question is: WHO The f*ck cares?
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Feathers
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Of course this was made (by Dave Deal) for someone who hated hearing "The Baja"... Don Jimmy Smith, the Grinning Gargoyle! |
THE question is: WHO The f*ck cares? |
It is a point of discussion, and that's what this is... a discussion forum. 
When California is not included in the name, then THE is added making the shorter name an actual PLACE and not just the Spanish word for LOWER. Same
thing with that big desert in Africa, when Desert is dropped, it becomes simply "The Sahara". THE Kalahari, as well.
Yucatan was mentioned above. THE Congo, THE Sudan, are a couple more places where THE is added (even though the name was not shortened). This seems to
be more prevalent with people closer to the British Empire?
Interesting study in linguistics! Of interest, the OP has not returned to comment on his question... what was THE question?
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
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Interesting study in linguistics! Of interest, the OP has not returned to comment on his question... what was THE question?
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Hopefully he went to the RV Net forum where he might get some useful answers to his questions.
[Edited on 8-29-2014 by DianaT]
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durrelllrobert
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| Quote: | Originally posted by 55steve
We enjoy that same beer here in the San Diego as well! |
..but not at the same price 
Bob Durrell
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sanquintinsince73
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What "the" hell? Poor guy and his 5th wheel are probably waiting for some tips.
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Johnny7
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Thanks to everyone with tips on songs, how to use "The" and what beer to drink! I believe I now have an idea of the fun people we are going to meet
on/in/the Baja!!
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David K
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Welcome to The Baja Nomad (Forum)!!!
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bajablanca
Thanks for the LA Multa tip
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