Advice for a Visitor to TJ
OK, I know that by posting this I am opening myself up to all kinds of criticism (just, I hope) and, of course, ridicule, but there was a question
about how to find Alta Cucina dining in the San Diego area and I chimed in to say, "Go to La Diferencia and La Querencia in TJ." and then, mischief
ensued.
The dude wrote - "Josh and kare_raisu, I respect your opinions about food, but you don't know me nor what I do for a living, and you certainly don't
know the basis of my opinion about travel into Tijuana. And while I don't wish to belabor this subject, I can tell you my opinions are derived not
from the media, but from direct and sometimes first hand accounts of real life events involving American citizens not remotely connected to drugs or
gangs. Most kidnappings are not reported to or by the media, and it is true most do not end in a permanent disappearance. Believe it or don't believe
it, but on this subject you both know less than you think you know."
I wrote - "mcgrath, Not to belabor your sweeping statements, please provide details on these Americans you know that have been "kidnapped. We have
Mexican-American friends whose family members were kidnapped during the height of the "El Teo" madness. Ransom was paid and the kidnapped people were
released unharmed. I do not know of any American tourist not related to business activities that put them in the "high profile, target of acquisition"
category that has been molested or interfered with in any way.
My husband and I frequently travel to TJ for business, medical services and/or to visit friends in their homes.
My advice to any traveler to TJ is the same I give to any of my friends who travel to third world countries: "Know Where You Go". Embrace the fact
that you aren't in Kansas anymore and try to blend in. Don't wear expensive "brand label" clothing and leave the jewelery at home. Do not flash money.
Be respectful, quiet and watch your six. "
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”
—Mark Twain
\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
\"Alea iacta est.\"
—Julius Caesar
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As a resident of TJ I can't think of any good reason to visit TJ, except if you're looking for something that is hard to find or illegal in San Diego
and is easy to find and legal in TJ.
Besides those things, why bother? It's not a pretty place.
But you're right, if you come here keep a low profile, stay alert, check six, and minimize your time on the street.
[Edited on 3-1-2010 by k-rico]
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