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BajaBreak
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Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666  | [/rquote]
LOL, I learned to drive at 12, taught by my 13 year old friend. At that age we went far in trucks on our own. Things are different living in the
boonies where pre-teen kids can roam 20+ miles from home on their own in a truck and never see another car. At that age and place, all kids got
themselves around and were smart about it.
[Edited on 6-14-2017 by mtgoat666] |
I wish I'd learned to drive from a teenager. Imagine the breadth of experience they could have shared!
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g0rgedude
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Great video. Drove north on 6/27 towing a boat and it took 1:45 to traverse the unpaved section. Very much worth the extra time as compared to the
potholes on Mex 1.
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David K
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It has been over three years that the paved drive has not been extended. There is some distance the highway has been paved but not open. Hard to
believe this section was more difficult than the volcanoes south of Puertecitos that they blazed through in 2007-2010. The 10 km./year average of
newly opened pavement is not the case anymore. I expect a section to open very soon... at least to Las Arrastras? That's where the road leaves the new
highway alignment and shoots to Coco's Corner.
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Alan
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Great video! Thanks. Answered all my questions except where do I get my FMM southbound in Mexicali. I haven't been on Hwy 5 for nearly 30 years but
it sure looks like it will cut some time off my trips to La Paz.
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AKgringo
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I am not familiar with Mexicali East, but when I crossed south at Mexicali West last fall, it was a snap.
I was in the far left lane, asked the agent where to go, and she pointed to a building just past the entry on the left. There was a small parking
spot for my Kia, and no line!
Total crossing time, including paying for my FFM right where I got it, was about 15 minutes
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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David K
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The INM building is always right where your vehicle enters Mexico. Usually on the right, but as mentioned, Mexicali downtown is on the left...
immediately after the covered entry, red/green light area. You may need to double park as there are very few spots to park.
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Alan
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Is there a bank next door or do I have to go find one? East, West crossings? Its been nearly 30 years.
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AKgringo
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No bank necessary! I paid the agent directly with pesos, but I think US dollars would have worked as well.
He even filled out the form for me!
The west crossing is the original port of entry. The crossing east of town is newer, and from what I understand is more RV accessible. I was going
to use it for my first time, but I needed a wifi hotspot, and could not find one there, so I crossed at the one in mid town.
[Edited on 7-30-2017 by AKgringo]
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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David K
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| Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo | No bank necessary! I paid the agent directly with pesos, but I think US dollars would have worked as well.
He even filled out the form for me!
The west crossing is the original port of entry. The crossing east of town is newer, and from what I understand is more RV accessible. I was going
to use it for my first time, but I needed a wifi hotspot, and could not find one there, so I crossed at the one in mid town.
[Edited on 7-30-2017 by AKgringo] |
Exactly, the INM officers have their own cash box and have been taking payments for the tourist cards for five years. The other "new" thing is that
the 180 day (pay) one does not need to be returned or mailed back as was the case before. Only the free 7-day tourist card is supposed to be returned.
However, the Tijuana INM has told some here (apparently) that even it can be tossed. Mexicali INM was very firm it was to be returned and our
passports were scanned. We returned ours at Tecate, and the passports were scanned then also.
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Alan
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Thank you for the great responses. Now I can't wait to give it a try. I have to bring my truck home soon to get it's smog test done so I'll
definitely try this route. Can't wait to see how much San Felipe has changed in 30 years. I imagine its easy enough to do but just in case I want to
smell the roses, is there lodging between GN and San Felipe?
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David K
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| Quote: Originally posted by Alan | | Thank you for the great responses. Now I can't wait to give it a try. I have to bring my truck home soon to get it's smog test done so I'll
definitely try this route. Can't wait to see how much San Felipe has changed in 30 years. I imagine its easy enough to do but just in case I want to
smell the roses, is there lodging between GN and San Felipe? |
*Villa Jesus Maria has a 3-room hotel next to the highway.
*Nuevo Rosarito has rooms reported, as well (I have not seen those).
*Santa Rosalillita has a little motel, 9 paved miles west of Hwy. 1.
*Many many places in L.A. Bay, but 40 paved miles east of Hwy. 1.
*Gonzaga Bay has a nice motel at Alfonsina's, cabins at El Sacrificio, and rooms at Punta Bufeo, 5 miles north.
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Nice video, last time I was on that section was in 1995, the washboard was so bad my passenger took to drinking Presidente--after an hour most the
brandy was gone and he was turning green, pulled over to let him blow chunks, saw a little sandy arroyo, was getting late in the day anyway, and
decided we better camp. I put up his tent, shoved him in and spent a lovely evening watching the moon and stars and gazillions of different night
insects, just another day in Baja!
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David K
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| Quote: Originally posted by Mexitron | | Nice video, last time I was on that section was in 1995, the washboard was so bad my passenger took to drinking Presidente--after an hour most the
brandy was gone and he was turning green, pulled over to let him blow chunks, saw a little sandy arroyo, was getting late in the day anyway, and
decided we better camp. I put up his tent, shoved him in and spent a lovely evening watching the moon and stars and gazillions of different night
insects, just another day in Baja! |
Ah, the good times!!
I will be over this road soon and will post any changes once I have Internet again.
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baja Steve
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heard yesterday that more road was open and about 5 miles of dirt left. Anyone else anything.
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David K
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About time! LOL. I will do a GPS track of it so we can see the difference between its route and the original route. Thank you.
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K | | About time! LOL. I will do a GPS track of it so we can see the difference between its route and the original route. Thank you. |
Looking at the video, you can see the old Highway 5 share the new highway alignment in several places.
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David K
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Yes, I am more interested in seeing how the Coc's Corner bypass looks in real time.
Here is how I showed it a year or so ago, estimated:
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tehag
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Drove that today and it seemed a good deal rougher than the video suggests.
Won't do it again, I don't hate my car.
Certainty is the child of ignorance, knowledge is the mother of doubt. Question everything!
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David K
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| Quote: Originally posted by tehag | Drove that today and it seemed a good deal rougher than the video suggests.
Won't do it again, I don't hate my car.
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Only 5 miles of dirt as reported or still 23?
[Edited on 8-1-2017 by David K]
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surfinggrandpa71
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this might be the rumor of the month,,,,,,,,,,5 miles of dirt ??? Not 23, I figured this would be front page news,,,,,,,,this must be " fake news"
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