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Bajahowodd
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You really ought to post in the "companions and convoys" section. You'd be amazed at how many folks have been helped there. You may find someone going
to La Paz. And I doubt anyone is driving straight through. Maybe a couple of stops along the way.
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lesliego
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Again, thank you all, what a help! Any advice about cell phones and chargers? Should I even bother to bring one? Can I get access to internet and a
computer while I'm there? Somebody posted to me that there is a difference north to south about cold and warm weather, but where I am living now that
is cold 45 - warm - 65. Not my ideas of cold or warm.
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shari
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I never go anywhere without tea tree oil or rescue remedy....just in case! and speaking spanish will go a long way cause you can talk to the locals
and get info on accomodation that way.
Almost all little towns have internet cafe's now so no problema there. cant wait to hear about your adventure!
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Fred
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Dennis and BajaGringo............shame on you.
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fishbuck
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1st off. Listen to Shari! She has helped lots of "newbies" and she has a sort of support network.
Secondly, don't sweat it too much. Traverlers checks are okay but a bit difficult to cash sometimes. But other than the cash thing most everything you
"need" is available along the way somewhere. There might be a few things you "want" that you won't find. But so what.
Just get on your trip and take things as they come. It's funner that way!
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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shari
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oh yeah..sorry, I forgot to mention fishbuck!!!
no really guys...come on...give a newbie gal a break...invite her for a Pacifico...too bad Pompano is heading north.
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fishbuck
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| Quote: | Originally posted by shari
oh yeah..sorry, I forgot to mention fishbuck!!!
no really guys...come on...give a newbie gal a break...invite her for a Pacifico...too bad Pompano is heading north. |
I get no respect around here! But strangely enough I kinda like it that way.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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lesliego
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Ok, it's been about 24 hours on this board and here's what I have learned:
1. Shari is the bomb and I'm going to love her - she may end up being the reason I persevere.
2. Money in your bra, in your armpit basically is probably safest. Beats the way my bank treats me.
3. Don't talk about eating turtles (but it sounds like they are really good so I probably will try to taste a mouthful sometime soon, right or wrong -
it's the forbidden fruit thing now and someone here started it)
4. Don't kill any fish unless you can use every part, or at least ask someone to admire your sharkskin vest - if they can see through the flies.
5. Government is corrupt (well at least they admit it publicly here, how refreshing!); and the president actually seems to care about his people.
6. This place sounds like a giant Greatful Dead concert from back in the day, with the exception that the motto "leave nothing but footprints" doesn't
really apply since there is lots of garbage, actually didn't we leave a lot of garbage behind even with our motto?
7. Everyone should be home with family and friends after dark.
8. I need to get more laid back.... (thanks guys) looking forward to it If you need help with your taxes let me know.
Lots of crappy stuff has happened to me in the last two years and I'm starting to feel like this place is the light at the end of the tunnel. Oh, no,
not another train...
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BajaGringo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Fred
Dennis and BajaGringo............shame on you. |
What? What did we do???
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Fred
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Check that s___ eaten smile you have
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Bajahowodd
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Check out Fred's mood. But then, "chill' would have been less funny.
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lesliego
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Well, hell, I'm laughing...
From the look of his pic, he pretty much carries the grin around all the time
Could be worse
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Fred
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Bajahowodd.........Ithought "chill" was something you did with beer. Damn, now I am not sure. Dennis did train me.
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Bajahowodd
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He did? There's always rehab.
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Fred
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Sharkey's does not have that program................yet
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BajaGringo
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Man, is this thread ever getting hijacked or what???
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lesliego
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OK in all seriousness, as much as I can muster right now, can anybody talk about telephones as in OK, I have a US phone and calling plan, what do I
want to think about for MX and please, could you talk about the weather - it's f________ing raining here again and I have no idea how to pack -
beginning to think I should bring a pair of shorts, tank top sandals and jeans and a sweatshirt and fuggedabodit.....
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BajaGringo
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You really need to have a good itinerary to know how to pack. Baja is a 1000 miles long with different climates, conditions, etc. I would pack a
little of everything. As far as phones, pick up a Telcel plan Amigo.
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TheColoradoDude
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Your going to have a variation of temps. The Gulf side is warmer and the further south you go even warmer. The Pacific side seems to have a nice
cool breeze and from what I have experienced is going to range from the 60s to 80s. If your traveling in the middle down through the desert it's
going to be hot.
Call your cell carrier. I have Tmobile and using it costs about 1.40 a minute. I rarely used it and had it on in case of emergencies. Calling cards
are readily available down there and are a more cost effective solution. Internet access in most every town, some of the more remote fishing villages
might not have an internet cafe but you will find that there will be a few locals with wi fi access. Just ask the locals.
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TheColoradoDude
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Also, get a map of Baja and google weather in various towns around Baja. You will get a good idea of what to expect that way.
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