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David K
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Sure, I guess they can turn it off... then on... then off with these multi mile gaps.
What about the reason why they didn't stick to the plan of going via Mision de Calamajue.... a 4WD road, but not an issue if walking? They are going
the longer higher elevation route that just happens to be a 2WD friendly road.
Having a chase vehicle is smart, and not killing yourself for a cause is also smart. It is just that they never mentioned any of that support when
they said they were walking for 100 days and nearly 2000 miles.
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tripledigitken
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They have a very polished website with supporters and contacts, which was designed to post updates. They posted from "the road" early on, perhaps
their support staff will relay some info soon.
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goldhuntress
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It would be nice if they would do a custom check in once in awhile to let people know whats going on. For example"Left coco 2am forgot checkin" or
"had to take ride". You can only use 41 characters for the custom message so it has to be short or sometimes when we use ours we do 2 or 3 at a time
to share more of what we are up to. Also the Spot allows 14 predefined messages so they could make a few more of those to describe more common
scenarios.
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tripledigitken
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Now that they are on/adjacent to Mex 1, maybe a passing Nomad will stop, take some photos, and get us all caught up on their plans?
(they are at the intersection of Mex 5/turnoff to Gonzaga and Mex 1/ at Laguna Chapala.)
N 29.37543 W 114.37439
[Edited on 5-22-2012 by tripledigitken]
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norte
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I wonder if there would be so much negativity if this person were a Nomad.
Until you walk in someone else's shoes........... I sure will be interested in reading about there journey once they are done.
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goldhuntress
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They're on the road again!!!
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Skipjack Joe
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Sure, I guess they can turn it off... then on... then off with these multi mile gaps.
What about the reason why they didn't stick to the plan of going via Mision de Calamajue.... a 4WD road, but not an issue if walking? They are going
the longer higher elevation route that just happens to be a 2WD friendly road.
Having a chase vehicle is smart, and not killing yourself for a cause is also smart. It is just that they never mentioned any of that support when
they said they were walking for 100 days and nearly 2000 miles. |
As I recall there is some mention about some support being provided. I remember reading that they were looking for additional people to volunteer.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by norte
I wonder if there would be so much negativity if this person were a Nomad.
Until you walk in someone else's shoes........... I sure will be interested in reading about there journey once they are done.
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No negativity seen, what we appeciate are facts. If not walking the entire trip was planned, then be up front. If riding sections was a change, then
fine... let us know when they can. Beats quitting. The heat alone is punishment.
As I said earlier, any adventure in Baja is a great one! Walking is only one kind of adventure.
[Edited on 5-22-2012 by David K]
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Cypress
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I thought they were gonna walk the Baja coastline? Packing their own gear etc. Now they're hitching rides? It's still gonna be an adventure! Just a
whole lot less so. Takes a lot of the physical aspect out of it.
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norte
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Other travelers , who did not get this criticism, Got unplanned help, rides etc. When tired in need of the coast, when lost, including the
Mexican Army, Come on. Why the "facts" issue here. Guess the should have asked Nomads for help. Like I said. lets see you walk a mile
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
| Quote: | Originally posted by norte
I wonder if there would be so much negativity if this person were a Nomad.
Until you walk in someone else's shoes........... I sure will be interested in reading about there journey once they are done.
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No negativity seen, what we appeciate are facts. If not walking the entire trip was planned, then be up front. If riding sections was a change, then
fine... let us know when they can. Beats quitting. The heat alone is punishment.
As I said earlier, any adventure in Baja is a great one! Walking is only one kind of adventure.
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Cypress
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norte, You tell someone you're gonna walk along the coastline of Baja carrying a heavy load, then hitch a ride miles from the coast? Only pointing
out a little, small, tiny change in their game plan. If that, in your opinion is being negative, so be it. Count me as being mucho negative.
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Skipjack Joe
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Cypress
I thought they were gonna walk the Baja coastline? Packing their own gear etc. Now they're hitching rides? It's still gonna be an adventure! Just a
whole lot less so. Takes a lot of the physical aspect out of it.
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They never intended to fully follow the coast. This link is from David's page 3 link. It shows what the original intention had been.
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=200055380007908955283.00...
As to why they haven't followed the original calamajue road. Probably the support vehicles didn't want to go there. Hard to say. Perhaps Coco talked
them out of it. Yes, it would be nice if a msg was included in the Spot checkin.
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goldhuntress
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It's 17.3 miles from Coco's to where they checked in at 11:05, about 3.5 south of Chapala.
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Cypress
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Did they walk or ride?
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Skipjack Joe
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Next Challenge
Will they follow the paved hwy all they way to BOLA or follow the original planned route?
As you can see support vehicles can't get through that route.
If the support vehicles are carrying all their belongings except water then they're pretty much married to them and will only walk the good roads.
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goldhuntress
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
17.3 miles by straight line, not road miles. |
No, not a straight line.
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Cypress
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At this point, who knows whether they walked, rode, or sprouted wings. I for one, will keep watching.
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Skipjack Joe
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It's my way or the highway
There's no way they're going to follow the planned route. This is an enlarged view of a section of it. The string that starts at the SPOT logo on the
left and crosses the image is the planned route. It would take a Ken Cooke to drive through there. This is tougher than the calamajue section then
skipped. They must have thought of doing the cutoff with no support when plans were drawn up.
It's the paved road to BOLA. Me Thinks.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by goldhuntress
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
17.3 miles by straight line, not road miles. |
No, not a straight line.
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I apologize, I presumed you were watching their progress on the Spot maps... which only can record a point to point straight lines. Since they turned
off the Spot when they left Coco's and turned it on again half way to Chapala you get a straight line instead of their true route... Again, I am sorry
for presuming!
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mscowpatty
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Buen Viaje! The Cowpatty group enjoyed visiting with you on your way south. A very ambitious undertaking and a great way to get people involved in
some very worthwhile causes. Safe travels.
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