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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
Can't find any Victoria Bitter in Baja.......you will have to bring your own supply!!!! |
Check out the beer on the right... Mexican Victoria... not bitter!
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lukeandmegs
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we dont drink that rubbish up in queensland, its all about the xxxx up here. Victoria Bitter more commonly know as VB aka Very Bad.
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Skipjack Joe
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The bugs will be out in sept on the cortez side - noseeums, mosquitos, and gnats. Bring or buy bugspray.
Just mentioning it because many first timers wouldn't expect to encounter them in the desert.
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bigzaggin
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Krocs - short for krocodile spoons, a lure that folks seem to swear by. I've had decent luck with 'em as well shore/rockfishing, but there are better
anglers here (or hit up the fishing forum for specific lure/bait advice...surely someone will tell you to pack a "slurp gun")
As for beer - for my taste, nothing beats an ice cold bottle of Negra Modelo (or ballena of Bohemia), but - unless I'm posted up at a restaurant -
it's cans only in Baja. Tecate. In Cans. Flying the washboard with 24 bottles in the cooler makes for a mess.
Insurance wise - I use Baja Bound - but shop around. It's best to do online before but, if you can't or forget to, you'll see signs for MexInsurance
at freeway offramps as you near the border and you can literally just pull off, give them your vehicle info, and buy some at a drive-thru window (like
those awesome drive-thru booze shops in Queensland). It's a little more expensive, but it works. Just make sure you get it BEFORE you cross the
border.
Speaking of...you're gonna need a tourist card to come/go from Southern Baja...but I'll let someone else tackle that one.
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wilderone
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"I have heard that you cant lose in vegas so i will just rely on that."
funny!!
I used to got to Baja on my summer vacation - always in July or August. We always camped at the beach - yeah, it's hot, it's the desert - but when
you're on the water you can cool down. We used to chase the shade - kept moving our chairs as the shade moved - set the chairs in the water. At
"fakecrap.com" they have umbrella hats - those would be nice!. But I digress - in summer the days were long - you get up with the sun, slow down
during the day, and when the day starts to cool down - 4:30 or so, you still have 4 hours of daylight to enjoy - fish the incoming tide, a little
hike. Don't wait too late in the year to go - the days become shorter. When sunset comes at 5:30, you really need to get off the road, and it's
difficult finding a camping spot in the dark or avoiding erosion ditches on a dirt road. Go in September, putter around Pacifico lado, swing over to
Bahia de los Angeles and "test the waters" - spend some time on the Vizcaino peninsula. You have 3 months? Plenty of time to get over to Gulf side a
little later. Don't worry about the heat. Oh yeah, you might want to check out Sierra San Pedro Martir for a couple days - cooler in the mountains.
And there ARE summer rain storms. Just go.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bigzaggin
(or ballena of Bohemia |
Wait a minute. Is there a container of suds on the market that I'm unfamiliar with? Doesn't seem likely. 
Does Bohemia now come in a quart or litre bottle?
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bigzaggin
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Sadly Dennis, I meant Pacifico. I was dreaming out loud. If there were truly ballenas of Bohemia, I'd have 5 in the fridge right now.
That reminds me...I am determined to finally acquire some Noche Buena this year. Tell me they still sell it down there come November.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bigzaggin
That reminds me...I am determined to finally acquire some Noche Buena this year. Tell me they still sell it down there come November.
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They will. It's part of a thousand year tradition.
The best time to buy it is right after the holidays when the big stores want to liquidate that years inventory. This year in January, I saw it as low
as 75 Ps for a 12-PAK. Even at full price, the cost is comparible to the other consumer beers.
I still have four bottles in the fridge that won't last the day. 
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GrOUper-GAr
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THE BAJA CATCH: A Fishing, Travel & Remote Camping Manual for Baja California
http://www.mexfish.com/apgs/tbc3/tbc3.htm
this Book WiLL get you up to speed quick... it WILL influence your trip (in a good way)... foR sure.
Lotsa rocks & TeETH in Baja's near shore, bring eXtra line & Lures. ...and Don't be afraid to size UP! This ain't no trout pond!
-I too, recommend a "sit-on-top" Kayak- great for fishing AND exploring. Cobra or Ocean Kayaks will do fine and are found relatively cheap and easy.
I wouldn't be discouraged by the weather... its always nice somewhere in Baja. In fact, those are goOd fishing/surfing months
3Months...
yea, Get this book. You wont be disappointed.
The only draw back: your Girl will soon find out...
! ALL YOU CARE ABOUT iS FiSHiNG !
! PrEFeRiR!A eSTaR eN baJa !
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BajaGeoff
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Mood: Heading To Baja!!!
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Hey Luke,
Another book I would suggest is the Surfers Guide To Baja by Mike Parise. That way you can really dial in the spots you want to surf on your
trip....the southern hemisphere swells should be in full swing then and Baja Sur will be good!
Have a great trip!
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DENNIS
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Within the threads of BajaNomad from day one, is scattered the best book on everything Baja ever to await consolidation and printing.
OK...Who's up to it?
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David K
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Location: San Diego County
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Most if not all the books on Baja can be found at Discover Baja Travel Club... Yes, they sell to non-members... just no discount. http://discoverbaja.com Another source is http://BajaBooksAndMaps.com (owned by Nomad BajaJudy)
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Mulegena
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Water Sports on Sea of Cortez
Sept thru Nov couldn't be better.
The water temps are still very warm and there is no thermocline as in the summer which makes the vizibility at its best and clearest and no
"ahh...brrr...ahhh..." just "ahhh..."
While in Mulege be sure to come visit Mick and myself. We're at the dive center at the front end of town most days. We'd be pleased to meet you,
answer your questions best we can and throw back a cold one with you two.
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lukeandmegs
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at a dive centre you say. How is the diving over there. We are both amateur but very keen divers, got our ticket in thailand a couple of years ago
and have done about 12 -15 dives all up. Also, is it expensive to do a couple of dives in baja. I imagine we will be looking to do quite a few dives
while we are there.
Thanks again all for the great advice. i will be stocking up on some travel / surfin guides before i leave.
I really shoudlnt read these posts in the morning at work, it gets me dreaming about the trip and the rest of the day is a writeoff.
Cheers,
Luke
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k-rico
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Luke,
I've had some great dives at land's end in Cabo San Lucas. It's a real short boat ride to the dive spots and the continental shelf drops off
precipicely real close to shore. We're talking bottomless. Consequently tropical and pelagic fish can be seen on the same dive. Plus there's an
underwater land fall (like a waterfall, but dirt) that's interesting to see.
Cabo Pulmo and La Paz are good dive spots too.
I haven't dove in years so I don't know what the current prices are. It was $60 for a two dive trip.
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Bajamick
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| Quote: | Originally posted by lukeandmegs
at a dive centre you say. How is the diving over there. We are both amateur but very keen divers, got our ticket in thailand a couple of years ago
and have done about 12 -15 dives all up. Also, is it expensive to do a couple of dives in baja. I imagine we will be looking to do quite a few dives
while we are there.
Thanks again all for the great advice. i will be stocking up on some travel / surfin guides before i leave.
I really shoudlnt read these posts in the morning at work, it gets me dreaming about the trip and the rest of the day is a writeoff.
Cheers,
Luke |
Hi there, I see that Maria (Mulegena) has started you off on diving. Hopefully I can answer at least a few of your questions up front, and you are
always welcome to drop by the DC to chat once you are in town. No charge there.
Diving is good at the end of summer, warm water and good viz, and of course, one never knows what might show up. Yesterday we had a 8cm seahorse, two
weeks ago, an 8m whale shark. One can never tell here.
Prices range from US$110 for two dives upwards depending on the dive site. This price includes all dive equipment with no hidden extra's. The more
dives you do, the cheaper it gets, as is always the case here.
I lived on Koh Tao for 18 months back in the last century, is that where you were certified?? No matter, you are of course always welcome, be that for
a chat or diving. For any other info, drop me a direct mail to mick@cortez-explorers.com and I'll do all I can to help. I check my mails far more
frequently than I do this medium.
Take care and have a safe, enjoyable journey.
Mick
The Ocean is my playground,
And the marine creatures, my playmates!!
Honi soit qui mal y pense!!
Who Cares Who Wins??
www.cortez-explorers.com |
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irenemm
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Luke,
Bienvenidos a Baja Nomad.
I hope your adventure is everything you are hoping for.
The Baja is so beautiful and almost everyone is very friendly.
But as you said you have traveled so you are know how to stay safe.
I always go through Tijuana you go along the coast and it is very pretty. The Tecate road is also just beautiful with all the vineyards.
When you go south of Ensenada stop and see us. We are 100 miles south. and not on the Hwy or on the Beach.
The business has been here for 40 years. We have been here for 30 of the 40 years.
Have a great trip and drive careful. Remember we drive on the other side of the road.
Good Luck
Irene Martinez
Posada Don Diego
check out our web page
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DavidE
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Location: Baja California México
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Mood: 'At home we demand facts and get them. In Mexico one subsists on rumor and never demands anything.' Charles Flandrau,
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Hard earned tips: Buy mosquito netting before you depart the states. Enough to cover the door windows, the side door opening and the rear door
opening. Hardware stores sell small magnets. You'll need quite a handful to spot all around the door openings. This will let whatever breezes and
evening "chill" enter the vehicle. Find a HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS outlet (look in the yellow pages of the telephone directory) and purchase a huge
(cheap) plastic tarp. Place rocks all over the roof and then drape the tarp overtop. You won't believe how much cooler this will keep your vehicle in
the hot sun. Use the extra tarp on one side as a flap for a porch. A heart of cardon cactus stuck in the ground will make a fine pole to hold up the
tarp. Buy a stack of 19 liter empty plastic pails at Home Depot or other home improvement store. You can store all your crap in them when traveling
and then fill them with sea water to wash dishes, and use as anchors to tie down your porch flap in windy weather.
Van interior lights suck power like you can't believe. Purchase a small battery power inverter (dirt cheap) that plugs into the cigarette lighter, and
a lamp cord that'll reach from the inverter plug to somewhere you can tape or drape the lamp cord to the middle of the roof inside the van. Purchase a
cheap 15 watt spiral light bulb. Buy a GE or General Electric brand. They are 5 times as bright as the car interior light, and use one-quarter the
electricity.
Yank the battery out that came with the van and replace it with a DEEP CYCLE battery (Deep Cycle, not marine dual purpose) and this will work very
well to power your accessories. Keep the original battery and stow it inside. You can purchase for just a few dollars a set of cheap battery jumping
cables and clamps at Harbor Frieght Tools. If you somehow manage to run the RV battery down flat you can swap it out for the fully charged original
battery.
Sell all the crap you just bought while you're in Baja. All this stuff is highly sought after by both Mexicans and gringo campers. When you get back
to the states you will have just the van left and the stuff you arrived with.
Hope This Helps
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David K
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Just be careful who you sell to since TOURISTS (FMM holders) are not allowed to sell anything!
Right David?
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bajalorena
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Don't forget the sunscreen, you can never wear too much.
If the vehicle along a stretch of road had the left blinker on, they are most likely telling you it is OK to pass. If they are slowing down
considerably, they are probably going to turn left.
When you encounter someone coming the opposite direction with their flashers on, they are telling you to be careful because there is something up
ahead (road workers, accident, car stopped in road, cows or donkeys or goats on the road, washout, etc). Be considerate and give the same signal to
oncoming traffic should you want to warn them about something.
If you are going fishing, make sure you get your fishing license.
Also your immigration papers, should you need to use your insurance, it will not be valid without your paperwork.
Have fun and enjoy the water, the land and the people.
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