If National Geographic wanted professionals like you to show the world how to really travel Baja, they would have had to pay the big bucks or at least
minimum wage. These guys are getting $6 a day to eat...
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Originally posted by micah202
...'doctor'......do you know how to read???....
.....fromabove......
'''......you just don't -get- it!!.... 'actually methinks they were -expecting- and preparing for more challenges than they've gotten so
far,,investing in that de-salinator is an indicator of that,,and who knows if they were aware of the generosityof nomads and isolated natives??''
...........do you think -they- really beleive they're cutting nationalG material,,,,-yet-??????????
.........there's a difference between being poly-anna positive about a -nothing- adventure,,,,and being -REAL-!!!
...........will they be hiking across the peninsula following the highway??????
..........boy,,yer sure seem to have a tough time with people who see things differently than you!!
...you asked for 'credentials',,I gave them to you,,,
,,,,,now you call me a 'pro'????/....wtf,,,I hope your 'patients' always agree with you,,,for their sake!!!
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Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
If National Geographic wanted professionals like you to show the world how to really travel Baja, they would have had to pay the big bucks or at least
minimum wage. These guys are getting $6 a day to eat...
Quote:
Originally posted by micah202
...'doctor'......do you know how to read???....
.....fromabove......
'''......you just don't -get- it!!.... 'actually methinks they were -expecting- and preparing for more challenges than they've gotten so
far,,investing in that de-salinator is an indicator of that,,and who knows if they were aware of the generosityof nomads and isolated natives??''
...........do you think -they- really beleive they're cutting nationalG material,,,,-yet-??????????
.........there's a difference between being poly-anna positive about a -nothing- adventure,,,,and being -REAL-!!!
...........will they be hiking across the peninsula following the highway??????
Hahaha...alright folks....no need to get at each others throats. This is all about fun and adventure in Baja!
Having helped the guys get geared up with their packs last week before we left Punta San Carlos, I can tell you that they had a lot of food and water
with them...probably enough food to last them for at 10 least days.
That said, on Wednesday morning their packs were 60+ pounds each...the heaviest they have been on the trip so far. Throw in lots of hills, steep
ravines, lava rocks, rough trails and 10 miles will easily will feel like 20. Our five mile journey (as the crow flies) last week was one of the
hardest things I have ever done, and my pack was half the weight of theirs. I have run a handful of half marathons and they pale in comparison to how
physically demanding this stretch of is.
There have been plenty of skeptics....and they address that in the interview that I will be posting shortly from our trip last week. They actually
thrive on the fact that people don't think they can accomplish this journey, so keep it coming! Bottom line is, they are prepared and having a great
time.
Tampico...Bryan is in fact a wilderness first responder and they are carrying first aid supplies with them.
Geez, which walker of Baja has done it with no help from other people, and turned down all offers of shelter and or food? Some looked for hand-outs
from people who could not afford to give it, but did so anyway.
I know that they did not seek out having breakfast at my sister's home. My son saw where they were on their facebook page and suggested they stop and
meet her. She loved meeting them and they certainly did not ask to be fed --- it was simply an episode of hospitality.
I look very forward to their film and stories about their adventure. I, for one, appreciate that they have been very upfront about what they are
doing personally and commercially.
''Here is yesterday's walk....they did about five miles...and looks like the day ended with a bit a of a climb. ''
''To compare with Mike Younghusband and Don-Kay's route:''
..........looks like both stopped and gazed the same view at peurto canoas,,,but who's to say what happened between the 'pings' for the boys.
.......I'm betting -something-,,,with only 5 miles covered!!
....or maybe just a bit of surfing,,a stubbed tow,,and 2-3 fishcamp visits?!?
everybody is an arm chair adventurer. kudos to the boys for posting pics and speaking in hashtags so all us armchair adventurers can opine while we
sip our c-cktails and clean our navels!
Originally posted by mtgoat666
everybody is an arm chair adventurer. kudos to the boys for posting pics and speaking in hashtags so all us armchair adventurers can opine while we
sip our c-cktails and clean our navels!
Yeah Geoff! Gracias for the video. I for one will gladly embrace the pioneering and adventurous spirit of this video over the petty bickering that
has been more than sporadic in this thread!!! Viva What is West!!!
Know what? You're welcome to come on to Rancho Tampico and we can talk about "Creds"...
Really bothers me when people purport to be something that they are not... And are doing something that they are not...
These two "posers" come on saying that they are going to hike Baja... Without help or aid... And it's just a pant load...
They take advantage of the resources provided at someone else's expense and there's not word one about hospitality, food or accommodation... Not to
mention beer and vodka!!! LOL...
Not a nod of the head or tip of the hat...
Sooooo... Go stick that in your cred box and stuff it!
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