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[*] posted on 12-11-2008 at 05:32 PM
Taking the drive


It's been five years since I've done Baja. I've been spend a lot of time in San Carlos instead. This spring I want to return to my beloved Baja but am wondering about the drive.

Some time back I know they were having a lot of safety issues with driving down. Is that cleared up for the most part? I used to think it was nothing to cross the border around 4am heading south.

I'm planning a trip this spring and would like to know your thoughts. All opinions greatly appreciated

tnx Acudoc
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[*] posted on 12-11-2008 at 05:47 PM


if you don't have a tricked out $60k rig pulling a toyhauler i wouldn't worry. if you do, drive in the day and go FAST!



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[*] posted on 12-11-2008 at 05:53 PM


I've done Baja for 20 years but not in the last five. I drive a '97 Ranger towing a 16 foot tin boat.

I just remember reading of the problems from the border to Ensenada and was wondering if they are still happening.

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[*] posted on 12-11-2008 at 06:01 PM


no. they moved on, or up to bigger and better things. or maybe they became one of the 700+ dead guys in TJ this year. don't worry.



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[*] posted on 12-11-2008 at 06:09 PM


Acudoc

I would worry more about Sonora than I would Baja.
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[*] posted on 12-11-2008 at 06:22 PM


I stay away from Nogales and travel through Lukeville.

I no longer have a place in San Carlos and want to get back to my roots....camping and fishing in Baja.

I used to hang in La Ventana, years before the windsurfers found it and in San Lucas Cove for the most part

I've heard there have been many changes in the last 5 years and looking forward to making the drive and seeing those changes

How about what is going to shock me?
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[*] posted on 12-11-2008 at 06:26 PM


the lack of tourists! these are the good old days....



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