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[*] posted on 11-22-2023 at 12:24 AM
fixer/ guide in Mexicali?


I am looking for someone to show me around, introduce me to some locals and translate for journalistic/ photo project in Mexicali.

Can anyone one recommend somebody? 2-3 days in December, paid.

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[*] posted on 11-22-2023 at 03:27 PM


Fixer? What is it that needs fixing?
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[*] posted on 11-22-2023 at 04:05 PM


Quote: Originally posted by bentelford  
I am looking for someone to show me around, introduce me to some locals and translate for journalistic/ photo project in Mexicali.

Can anyone one recommend somebody? 2-3 days in December, paid.

Thanks


I thought most traveling journalists hire a local journalist as a fixer. You might try reaching out to a local journalist for local support.




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[*] posted on 11-22-2023 at 04:46 PM


I met a lieutenant in the Mexicali police. He tried to drive his Cherokee across the empty (low tide) lagoon, onto Shell Island (20 years ago). We pulled him out just as the incoming tide was reaching his doors.
Well, he told me that if I ever got into a problem in his city, just ask for Lieutenant Miranda! How easy was that to remember! I hope he is a Captain of Chief now!!




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[*] posted on 11-22-2023 at 07:21 PM


Ok, so no one knows anything on here

Thanks mtgoat666 - good suggestion.
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[*] posted on 11-23-2023 at 10:02 AM


Quote: Originally posted by bentelford  
Ok, so no one knows anything on here

Thanks mtgoat666 - good suggestion.


You see, most or nearly all of us go to Baja California to get away from cities and civilization. Baja is a cure for civilization... at least the majority of the peninsula, which lays between the border cities and the Cape region.

Cities are fine if that's your thing, and Baja's cities offer much (great food, for one)... Mexicali is just a border city most Nomads want to get through without incident. Don't be angry with us. There are many Facebook Groups about Baja, try there. TalkBaja comes to mind...




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[*] posted on 11-23-2023 at 10:44 AM


Thanks David K - useful suggestions.

Oh, I'm not angry - let's say amused by the infantile population on here with nothing better to do. What a dud forum. I probably know Baja as well or better than any of you guys, just not Mexicali.
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[*] posted on 11-23-2023 at 11:58 AM


Such a charmer!
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[*] posted on 11-26-2023 at 02:01 PM


Yeah you're going to get a lot of helpful advice with your attitude.

I am sure it will take your project far.

Please report back on how the insults fair when you cross the border.




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[*] posted on 11-26-2023 at 03:50 PM


Yes, be sure to mouth off at the cops. Say something about their moms.
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[*] posted on 11-26-2023 at 09:52 PM


Hi,

Try this site!

https://www.upwork.com/hire/spanish-to-english-translators/m...
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