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shari
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Location: bahia asuncion, baja sur
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actually, the pacside in winter can be warmer than the gulf side here in central baja because we still have the warm water currents keeping the ocean
warm..thus warmer air temps too. It is warmer here than Mulege in the winter and you dont have crowded beaches to deal with either.
I would try the central part, go to Bay of L.A. area, then how about the back road into San Borja for a night then over to Sta.Rosalillita and if you
still have time, it's only a few hours to Bahia Asuncion, La Bocana area.
Sta.Rosalillita is easy to get to and great camping, San Borja Mission is a must see and also a fabulous place to camp....and of course this part of
the coast Bahia Asuncion (that isnt affected by north winds), La Bocana & Abreojos is beautiful this time of year and most like "old Baja" and the
semi remoteness promises lots of camping where you are the only person, good shore fishing and the water is warm enough for swimming, boogie boarding,
surfing etc.
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tripledigitken
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Take a boat ride out to Isla Coronado at Bahia de los Angeles, and take a lunch.
Spend a few hours hanging out in San Ignacio, sit on one of those benches looking at the world go by. If the whales are at the lagoon in any kind of
numbers, book a day trip to watch whales there as well.
Buy some baked goods at El Boleo and visit the Eiffle church in Santa Rosalia. Walk the streets and take in the most unusual architecture in Baja.
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castaway$
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Location: Gold Hill, Oregon
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Lots of ideas on where to go but i think we need to add a few more "what to do's". Try catching Roosters in the surf on light gear, THAT will get your
heart pumping!
Live Indubiously!
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woody with a view
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first nite at Adelita's in TJ or Anthony's in Ensenada!
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mulegemichael
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Location: sequim,wa. and mulege
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bay of concepcion will rock your world...get down here quickly and stay as long as you can....we have a couple of kayaks you can borrow to make your
visit really special...stop by our place in mulege...we live in the oasis, #54, mike and roz.
dyslexia is never having to say you\'re yrros.
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KASHEYDOG
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Location: CARLSBAD,CA 619-990-0270
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Mood: SO MANY TACOS, SO LITTLE TIME... Gotta Go, See ya there.... 
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
first nite at Adelita's in TJ or Anthony's in Ensenada!
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Hey Woody, let's get together and take him to Adelita's for the old Baja initiation ceremony... .... Now that's my kind of camping........
At least that way we would know he got to experience some of the best "parts" of Baja.......... ...... ...
[Edited on 11-15-11 by KASHEYDOG]
Don\'t mess with the old dog...... Age and skill will always overcome youth and treachery! Brilliance only comes with age and
experience.....  ....  ....
Are you getting the most out of life OR is life getting the most out of you ?? 
Twenty years from now you\'ll be more disappointed by the things you didn\'t do then the things you did.
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KASHEYDOG
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Location: CARLSBAD,CA 619-990-0270
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Mood: SO MANY TACOS, SO LITTLE TIME... Gotta Go, See ya there....
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| Quote: | Originally posted by AKtundra
Kasheydog, you remind me of me, when people tell me they are going to fly to ak, and go on some wild adventure ! Did you ever see that Sean Penn
movie about the kid that died at the "magic bus" on stampede trail outside Denali? We always have out-of-state folks that venture out into the Alaska
wildernes unprepared . In fact since the movie was made, a kid has died every other year or two, trying to cross that same river. I think they
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Yes I did see that movie.....based on a true story I believe. What a shame. But a good movie.
Well, I'm glad you gave us some additional info regarding your camping experience in Alaska. At least we know you're not a "Wall Mart" camper and
your picture is not on the internet or is it...
However, that having been said. My question to you as a former "outfitter for groups of 20 to 25". What would you tell a couple of Southern California
people getting ready to drive off into the Alaska wilderness for 7 to 10 days on some little dirt road by themselves having just arrived at the
Fairbanks Airport and stopped off at the local store to get camping supplies....
Maybe I'm being a little tough on you but I speak from 60 years of big game hunting and camping experience (without outfitters) and as a 2 tour Viet
Nam Vet. I have learned to do some reconnaissance before going for the whole experience. Consequently, I'm still alive. Although sometimes I wonder
how I've accomplished that....
Don't get me wrong. I'm not trying to discourage you from coming down and enjoying our beautiful and beloved Baja. I'm just trying to instill some
respect in you for the remote and rugged area you want to see. It's just like Alaska only the opposite climate and you can get into
trouble before you know it if you're not a desert rat...and even if you are..
My philosophy has always been . Buy better equipment then you can afford. Go prepared for the worst and come home a happy camper
because you were prepared. (unlike Sean Penn's character in the movie)
I'd rather carry a whole lot of unused stuff back out then have them carry me out because I forgot something like a large plastic
trash bag folded in my back pocket to keep me warm and dry...... .........
Now, that I know your camping experience. My advice for your Baja trip would be to take everyone's offer to stop by their place to see them then camp
some where near there and recommended by them. That's one thing you'll find out about us Baja Nomads, we're all ready, willing and
able to accommodate when we can.  ......We're probably some of the most hospitable
people you'll ever meet......
Enjoy your trip and welcome to Baja. You can stilll call me if you want to talk to someone. Number is over there on the left side .......
???"And plan on calling Kasheydog if I see a bug or feel like an espresso"...... ???
You're pretty funny for a... Newbie...... See.....,there's that lack of respect thing again.......
Don't make me come up there. I get really cranky when my butt's freezin'.........
[Edited on 11-15-11 by KASHEYDOG]
Don\'t mess with the old dog...... Age and skill will always overcome youth and treachery! Brilliance only comes with age and
experience..... .... ....
Are you getting the most out of life OR is life getting the most out of you ??
Twenty years from now you\'ll be more disappointed by the things you didn\'t do then the things you did.
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DaliDali
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by BornFisher
Hussongs (Ensenada) comes to mind-----
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hussong's |
Which is only a short walk to Anthony's...Baja's premier cultural interchange center.  |
Gawd I love that place!!!
I interchange cultures every time I get a chance.
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KASHEYDOG
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Location: CARLSBAD,CA 619-990-0270
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Mood: SO MANY TACOS, SO LITTLE TIME... Gotta Go, See ya there....
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DaliDali
| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by BornFisher
Hussongs (Ensenada) comes to mind-----
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hussong's |
Which is only a short walk to Anthony's...Baja's premier cultural interchange center. |
Gawd I love that place!!!
I interchange cultures every time I get a chance. |
Hey Dali !! I think Dennis was talkin' cultural not culture exchange...
Dennis would never do the culture thing....... Would you, Dennis..
Don\'t mess with the old dog...... Age and skill will always overcome youth and treachery! Brilliance only comes with age and
experience..... .... ....
Are you getting the most out of life OR is life getting the most out of you ??
Twenty years from now you\'ll be more disappointed by the things you didn\'t do then the things you did.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by KASHEYDOG
Dennis would never do the culture thing....... Would you, Dennis.. |
Only under duress, Dick. Thanks for asking. 
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Bob H
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaBlanca
I really liked Hook's itinerary too - it gives you room to explore many towns and villages and the Bay of Concepcion is one of the prettiest in the
world ... and the temps should be about perfect this time of year !
make sure you have the Baja Atlas Map guidebook
make sure you have shovel to dig yourself out of trouble and an air pump to refill tires you let air out of to venture to some out of the way beaches
and mostly: remember that a trip to Baja is NOT a vacation - it IS an adventure.
Buen viage !! and welcome to BajaNomadLand. |
Yes, Hook's recommendations are dead on, including his advice to NOT drive at night.
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
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KASHEYDOG
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Posts: 649
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Location: CARLSBAD,CA 619-990-0270
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Mood: SO MANY TACOS, SO LITTLE TIME... Gotta Go, See ya there....
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| Quote: | | Quote: | Originally posted by AKtundra
My goodness paranewbi, I appreciate the offer to borrow the camp gear !
I will bring some smoked salmon fillets to repay your kindness! ( this is just smoke. He really means... )
I need the wife to gather her courage, and confirm she can get the time off ! |
(translation; he was
never coming in the first place.)
Do I hear someone dancing backward all of a sudden ??
Does that mean you've been doing all this without permission???
Does that mean you've wasted all our time...... ..
When your wife gives you the OK, get back to us... OK |
Sorry Nomads. But I had a feeling this newbie wasn't real from the start. Now that he has a REAL offer of assistance from his other
thread entitled "Packing tips for the desert and Mexico" all of a sudden he may not be able to come.
He's lost my confidence.
I'm done.
I have to deal with this stuff every day at work.
I know it when I see it.
BTW.... What is the difference between the 2 threads
Packing tips for the desert and Mexico
AND
What's the Bucket List for a first timer?
If I'm wrong I apologize in advance and I'll buy dinner for the first Nomad to see him in Baja before spring 2012.
[Edited on 11-15-11 by KASHEYDOG]
[Edited on 11-15-11 by KASHEYDOG]
Don\'t mess with the old dog...... Age and skill will always overcome youth and treachery! Brilliance only comes with age and
experience..... .... ....
Are you getting the most out of life OR is life getting the most out of you ??
Twenty years from now you\'ll be more disappointed by the things you didn\'t do then the things you did.
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bajaguy
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Posts: 9247
Registered: 9-16-2003
Location: Carson City, NV/Ensenada - Baja Country Club
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Don't forget
A SPOT
http://www.findmespot.com/en/
You are gonna need it
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by tripledigitken
Take a boat ride out to Isla Coronado at Bahia de los Angeles, and take a lunch.
Spend a few hours hanging out in San Ignacio, sit on one of those benches looking at the world go by. If the whales are at the lagoon in any kind of
numbers, book a day trip to watch whales there as well.
Buy some baked goods at El Boleo and visit the Eiffle church in Santa Rosalia. Walk the streets and take in the most unusual architecture in Baja.
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Especially the second one. Definitely one of my favorite places and IMHO, the best place for the whales if they have arrived.
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Udo
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BUCKET LIST MUST:
Santa Rosalia Bakery and the Copper Chapel! (Also Santa Rosalia)
BTW...where is Punta Cabra?
In all my trips I think I may have missed it, but more than likely been there and forgot what it was called.
[Edited on 11-15-2011 by Udo]
Udo
Youth is wasted on the young!
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Ateo
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| Quote: | BTW...where is Punta Cabra?
In all my trips I think I may have missed it, but more than likely been there and forgot what it was called.
[Edited on 11-15-2011 by Udo] |
Punta Cabras - It's out north of Erendira past Coyote Cals. You can also get there by taking the dirt road southwest out of Santo Tomas. Look for
Bahia Almejas on map.
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David K
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Location: San Diego County
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Udo
BUCKET LIST MUST:
Santa Rosalia Bakery and the Copper Chapel! (Also Santa Rosalia)
BTW...where is Punta Cabra?
In all my trips I think I may have missed it, but more than likely been there and forgot what it was called.
[Edited on 11-15-2011 by Udo] |
It has been a long time, but here are some photos when some of us Amigos (now Nomads) met up at Punta Cabras in 2001:
See the point in the distance, we were camped above the dunes, just north.
Desert Bull let me ride on his Polaris... very fun!
http://vivabaja.com/cabras
Desert Bull, 4baja, Dern, Debra (travelpearl), Fishin' Rich, etc.
[Edited on 11-16-2011 by David K]
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Pompano
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Registered: 11-14-2004
Location: Bay of Conception and Up North
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Mulege & Conception Bay hands down for such a short time...for a couple dozen reasons.....you will NOT be disappointed.
Just do a 'search' here on Nomads. Upper left corner right under Baja Nomads logo..type in 'Conception Bay' or 'Coyote Bay'..choose 'from the
beginning'...for hundreds of posts,photos, and info to wade through while listening to the wind & wolves Up North.  Just kidding, I lived at Naknek and Dillingham for 3 seasons of reds..no
wolves, just lots of bears.
In Conception Bay, you will find Plenty of ecomonical campsites right on the water (average is $8 per day), unbelievable sunrises, snorkel, swim,
dive, kayak, barefoot ski?, count sharks (naw), meet new amigos, dine at bayside cafes, shopping in Mulege for 'anything' is just 20 minutes away,
security, campfire nights, a drop-dead gorgeous seascape that is the best in Baja, all sorts of vendors selling veggies, seafood, water, rugs, and
somebreros..to name just a few.
Lots of interesting characters to run into:
Great trails to explore close to your campsites...like this portion of the Old Baja Road.
A narrow, but very passable beach road is a benefit. Not a lot of casual traffic.
Snorkeling with a 35ft harmless whale shark is world-class fun. This one hung out right in front of Coyote Bay beach for a few weeks. Others joined
him/her. (I never checked the sex)
...shoreline fishing is not the greatest, but you should catch your dinner.
If not the shrimp are sumptuous, plump, and firm...and...and....yeah, okay, dear..just finishing this post...ahem..
Go for a beach walk..and stop by and say Hola...Hello.
Pompano/Roger in Coyote Bay, since ...let's just say I was here when the earth cooled.
[Edited on 11-16-2011 by Pompano]
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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David K
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AWESOME PHOTOs ROGER!
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Ateo
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holy crap that shrimp photo is beautiful.
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