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Capt. George
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Mainland Mexico
Never again in this lifetime....
adios Mexico Viva Baja!!!!!!!!!!!
baja to mazatalan to chetumal to playa del carmen to victoria to matamorros etc etc.
they can keep it all.........
cap'n g of florida and baja
\"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men\" Plato
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DENNIS
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What happened, Cap?
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Packoderm
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Is there a reason why you said what you said without giving specifics? For effect?
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David K
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George, this story sounds like a good one... but please repost it in either the trip reports forum or the general discussion forum. 'Baja Miscl.' is
one of the classified advertisement forums on Nomad. That way it can be found easier.
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Capt. George
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roads people topes rip offs it ain't no Baja. cap'n g
\"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men\" Plato
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Capt. George
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not much else to say glad to be back in the good old U.S. of A. no need to move post I'm done g
\"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men\" Plato
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stanburn
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Living on the mainland, your posts kind of explain how I feel about your "good old U.S. of A. Enjoy it as I am trying to never return because of the
people, crime, cost of living, corrupt governments, etc.
The only thing the US is missing is topes, but here in Mexico if you really have to worry about them then you are in too much of a hurry.
It is a matter of perspective. You are entitled to yours and this is mine.
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bancoduo
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Years ago Santiago was a great surf spot. Is it polluted yet?
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JZ
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This is the dumbest thread that was ever created on this board. Anyplace is what you make out of it. Apparently George didn't make much of it.
Mainland Mexico is better off without ya...don't let the door hit you in the a$$ on your way out...
[Edited on 3-2-2008 by JZ]
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Roberto
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Ok, now that you've vented, would you like to provide some information?
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bajalera
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Unfamiliar places don't appeal to everyone, so staying home is a good decision.
\"Very few things happen at the right time, and the rest never happen at all. The conscientious historian will correct these defects.\" -
Mark Twain
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robrt8
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When you can, more info please.
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stanburn
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Santiago is still a great surf spot in the summer when the tropical storms start to develop. It doesn't seem to be polluted, at least I haven't
noticed it when bodysurfing!
Yup, I know....minor hijack, just answering a question.
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Mango
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Personally I prefer the mainland. Baja is a great place; but, it's nowhere near as varied as the mainland.
That being said. I'd think the mainland would be a horrible place for an RV/camping type vacation. It's much better done via bus/foot/taxi/small car
as it allows you to get into the smaller out of the way places without having to worry about your rig. Camping areas on the mainland are rare and not
very nice in general.
Baja is great and I love it for what it is; but, it does not have:
I've always compared Mexico's Baja to our Alaska. If you show up to Chicago or New York city ready to hunt, fish, and camp in your RV you might be
disappointed. There are plenty of great little towns as well; but, you will never find a campground at them since most Mexicans think camping is
silly since there are plenty of perfectly good hotels even in the smallest of towns. It's different on the mainland for sure.
Either way. I'm a little sad you had a bad time. Mainland Mexico is very diverse and usually people find someplace they like.
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gibson
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mango is such a great fruit. salut
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Sallysouth
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Beautifl pics Mango.The angles, lighting, colors, just lovely..Thanks, maybe I would be so lucky to get there some day!
Happiness is just a Baja memory away...
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El Camote
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Fantastic shots, Mango. They really do tell a story.
As a quick hijack, we're flying into P.V. for the first time in April and will be staying in Sayulita. Anyone ever been? Any must do or sees in the
area you'd recommend? Can't wait! 
Knowledge is good. - Emil Faber
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larry
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I love Baja, but the coast of Nayarit is my favorite spot in the world and home to the most beautiful beach I have ever seen.
As JZ pointed out above, all places are what you make of them and every place has something to offer if you are open to it. Mexico is a great,
diverse country with beauty, culture, history, music and wonderful people. Baja has the least representation of much of this, and it is still a very
cool and fascinating place.
So I think Capt George's original post is quite an unfair assessment.
Mango--great photos
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Bajafun777
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I just got back from making the drive to Maztalan on the toll road and if Capt George would have had the ontheroad.com map he would have know ahead of
time where the topes, ag checks, military checks, federal police checks, Premex stations, hotels or resturants to eat, etc, even before he got to them
to make choices and be prepared even before he crossed the border. My wife and I had a good trip and had no problems with the people, food, use of
buses, shopping in towns, locating cantinas with cold beer, and some of the best scenery like Mango posted. I still like Baja the best so far, maybe
because I have spent more time there with my family over the years and feel I know it better. However, I will continue to explore Mainland as it is
something that has adventure and fun waiting for you. Later---------------------------------bajafun777
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Stickers
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I have just returned from Central Mexico and had a great time. Baja is very different but you wont find little dogs dressed as cowboys as you do in
San Miguel de Allende.  see picture
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