1hen2ducks
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Sacramento to San Felipe + possible return. Soon
Leaving Sac on Sunday for San Felipe. A ride-along that is able to share driving would be desirable. Female preferred. My age 70; longtime Baja
driving history. (since 1967). >>>> Vaccinated <<<
 
[Edited on 4-8-2021 by 1hen2ducks]
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scotinexcile
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Which border crossing are you planning on using?
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scotinexcile
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Is that a TW200 you have next to the van?
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1hen2ducks
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Sacramento to San Felipe + possible return. Soon
Straight through Mexicali.
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1hen2ducks
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Yes TW 200 and what a fun bike, but not fast enough to get out of the way of those crazy truck drivers down there.
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scotinexcile
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We are planning on heading that way next Wednesday, would be interested in hearing about how easy the crossing was
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scotinexcile
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Hopefully on my next trip I can take my dirt bike 
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Mr. Bills
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Crossed southbound at Calexico/Mexicali West mid afternoon Thurs 3/25. It only took 10 minutes or so to get to the front of the line, 5 minutes or
less for my Sprinter to be inspected, and another 5 min. to get our FMMs and be on our way.
The southbound military checkpoint on Hwy 5 near the intersection with Hwy 3 was also quick and routine.
We crossed back to the U.S.A. on Monday 3/29, also at Mexicali West, because we departed San Felipe too late to make Mexicali East by the 2pm closing.
The wait in line was about 2 hours, 15 minutes.
A "much needed long weekend in San Felipe" satisfied the essential purpose requirement for everyone who asked, Mexican and American alike, and
resulted in a smile from all but the U.S. Border Patrol Agent.
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1hen2ducks
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plan is to hit it early and drive on, and on.
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David K
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At least take a break at Gonzaga Bay, have a look, 1 mile from the highway at Rancho Grande (Km. 147+, second driveway left after the gas station).
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scotinexcile
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Us too. Getting to our destination is important this time. Later we will have time to meander 
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scotinexcile
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Quote: Originally posted by David K  | | At least take a break at Gonzaga Bay, have a look, 1 mile from the highway at Rancho Grande (Km. 147+, second driveway left after the gas station).
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We will add it to our our "to do" list
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