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David K
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They be movin'! Already passed by the El Arco junction...
SPOT TRACKER LINK
[Edited on 6-8-2012 by David K]
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David K
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June 7
Looks like they are about 10 miles from Vizcaino, tonight...
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goldhuntress
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They went 17.3 miles today, cool!
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David K
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17.3 miles on straight, flat, paved road... it doesn't get any easier... and that just shows you the limit of such conditions. They had proposed to do
20 miles a day, much of it on dirt roads!
Hope they are doing well, and the new wagon tires hold out!
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Making good progress. They're probably walking veterans by now and hopefully have the camping situation dialed in.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by ateo
Making good progress. They're probably walking veterans by now and hopefully have the camping situation dialed in. |
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quads probably look like that of a soccer player.
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goldhuntress
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
17.3 miles on straight, flat, paved road... it doesn't get any easier... and that just shows you the limit of such conditions. They had proposed to do
20 miles a day, much of it on dirt roads!
Hope they are doing well, and the new wagon tires hold out! |
Walking on pavement sucks. Walking on dirt is MUCH easier. It's easier on the joints and the feet. Believe me, they would rather not be walking south
on pavement pushing/pulling a cart with traffic whizzing by. John's back going out has had a domino effect. Nothing is as it was planned now and I
think they should be getting a lot of credit for pushing on and following their dream. I think they are pretty tough and getting tougher by the day.
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David K
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The wagon must be why they are on the highway, if dirt was easier to walk on, yes?
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goldhuntress
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I would think they would be trying to walk on dirt when possible, when the wagon can handle it. It's a noticeable relief to tired, sore feet, plus no
cars whizzing right by. The wagon seems to have turned out to be the cure and the problem all at the same time. Mike Younghusband said it gets really
sandy on the route they've chosen so it will be interesting to see what they come up with for that.
They just started out today and zooming in on the hybrid view it looks like they are on the dirt.
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FRI. Afternoon: Vizcaino
They have arrived at Vizcaino and their last signal was an hour and a half ago...
Close Up:
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mexicoliving
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Hola everyone,
We finally made it Vizcaino and it's been a few hard days getting here. Thanks to David K, Gold Huntress, Ateo and everyone else for all the kind
words and support.
We are working ourselves pretty hard and trying to make some solid progress each day. We had a hard time leaving G.N. and didn't make the progress we
wanted June 5 after Mas Margaritas dropped us off.
We finally starting walking around 11AM, when there was still some overcast skies and a light breeze. But, by the time we reached the military base
and parallel 28, the wind was picking up. It was about that time that Roberto, the new owner of the La Pinta Hotel, Desert Inn, and now the Halfway
Inn, stopped by in his new passenger van to let us know that not only could we stay for free at his hotel, but our meals would be free as well. We
sure wished we had talked to him sooner. But, at that moment there was no way we could have stayed another day, even for free food and stay.
We walked until we saw some Log Cabins and with the wind the way it was, we went to investigate only to find a dog that didn't want us around and no
people. We thought we could hide behind one of the cabins, but it wasn't good with the dog and Rachel found that cabin #1 was open, so we moved
in...which made me nervous, but since it was on Benito Juarez Ejido, we figured we would have some support with a couple of friends we recently made
that are part of the ejido. We even sent a text to Mas Margaritas, and he said he could check on the owners, it was getting late so we just said we
would risk it. The cabin turned out to be a blessing and we got out of the wind, set the tent up inside, made dinner and went to sleep.
The next day we put on some miles. the terrain was getting flat with very little vegetation to hide behind, and although both sides of the highway
were fenced, we were able to find an opening and some sand dunes that we had to drag the wagon to and set up camp out of view of the road. I believe
we did more than 17 miles this day.
Yes, our original goal was 20 miles each day, but that was before the wagon and the injuries of the past coming back to not only haunt me, but almost
take me down. Thank god for good friends, the ability to change our plans and good pain killers.
The next day was even more difficult, the fences were never ending and the terrain left nothing to hide. We decided to continue to Ejido Segunda
Etada, a place our friend Jerry Freer described as creepy. He was right, it looked like something straight out of either Texas Chainsaw Massacre or
Down of the Dead. It was a small community, that looked as if the people were evacuated, or ran. Buildings incomplete, and personal property laying
about, even all the trees were dead. Very eery place, but it was the furthest we could go. We were both hurting, legs, feet and attitudes. So, that is
were we stayed, inside a half completed building, or possibly it had once been complete, but on this night it had 3 windows without windows, and 2
doors without doors, and no roof - but it did provide shelter.
Today, we walked for while counting down the kms, not in any hurry knowing that Vizcaino was not too far. About half way to our goal, Rachel spotted a
small puppy, when it saw us it ran to hide. But, on realizing Rachel meant it no harm it slowly crawled closer to her. It appeared as if the puppy had
been left to die in the last couple of days; the monster that left it, was barely kind enough to leave it water and dump it where truckers throw
trash. Needless to say, we couldn't leave it to die, so we now have this really cute, female puppy riding on the wagon.
That being said, we can not keep her, so if anyone can help us with this problem, we would GREATLY appreciate it. She is really very beautiful, very
kind, all light brown with white patch on the chest and green eyes. Truly a sweet, well mannered dog. We can't seem to find any reason someone would
throw her away, except maybe she is female, or the fact she doesn't bark, at least not that we have heard...to this point she is silent.
Today we were also lucky enough to actually have a frontage road, solid enough to walk on...plus it has been getting hotter and hotter, and the
temperature of the pavement is hard of our feet, tires, shoes and body overall. Looks like we will be going back to early morning and late afternoon
walking.
We have had a heck of walk up to this point, and we have much more to go, so keep watching and supporting and please stop to say hello if you pass
us...on that note....
A little social commentary...we have been keeping track of the people offering kindness and support along the road, and it is currently 22 Mexican and
9 Gringos...albeit this is Mexico, but none of the Mexican's offering support were solicited and all but 4 of the gringos were...And we have nearly
been run off the road 3 times, once we were literally pushed over and all were by gringos with California plates...one even refused to stop for a semi
truck flashing him, but then after he was passed the truck he took the time to stop and cuz' us out. Go figure...And we were even off the road,
stopped and waiting for the truck to pass as we do in those situations. The point is, chill out, Baja Highway 1, ain't Interstate 5 and there ain't no
sidewalk ;-) Looking forward to San Ignacio and making a right hand turn to no traffic and dirt roads.
John & Rachel Pack
Oh, btw we added a few more pictures:
http://bajagoodlife.com/connect/image-gallery/?album=BajaWal...
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Ateo
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All I have to say is keep going until you can't go anymore and see you in Rosarito.
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Graham
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Got to admire the spirit and determination and the fascinating accounts.
Great job rescuing that little dog... sounds like she'll be a wonderful companion for some lucky soul.
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Curt63
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Thanks for the pics and great job so far.
One suggestion. If your current rig isn't ready for weeks of sand travel, consider changing out axles and tires to quad tires before you leave San
Ignacio. Its going to get very sandy and lonely out there.
Keep up the good work!
No worries
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When you make the left turn at towards El Datil I highly suggest you figure out the route thru the Tidal Flats because the Sand Hwy is just THAT for
30+miles and dragging that wagon in the deep sand is gonna require some torque. Just trying to forewarn and help you! Great adventure...I'll be by in
a week or so...
DREAM IT! PLAN IT! LIVE IT!
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We will be leaving early in the morning. Our plan was to go over the mesa when we leave the Lagoon, instead of the salt flats, however is sounds like
that may not be the best idea?
We have a whole new front-end on the wagon, and good knobby tires. today we are going to look for a couple fo new tires because we noticed the heat is
causing two of the tires to go bald.
The cart is about 200lbs. and requires some elbow grease, as my Dad used to say, but we have pulled it up many mountains okay so far, but the sand is
by far more difficult, so we truly appreciate any and all insight.
We will have internet the rest of the day, but by morning we will be disconnected for a few days. Today, we are just going to take care of the tires,
a few supplies, a haircut and shave hopefully and finding the puppy a home - HOPEFULLY. We don't want to carry a puppy or have it in the tent, things
are tough enough without the puppy. Wish we hadn't seen her, but what can you do? Can't allow something to die, if it can be helped. Plus, she is so
damn cute.
On that note, if anyone can maybe hang on to her until we are completed, at which time we will have her spayed and find her a good home. We just can't
take her, keep her, and could use some help with this problem. Vizcaino doesn't have a shelter that we can find.
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David K
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Thank you... and a great looking pup!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mexicoliving
A little social commentary...we have been keeping track of the people offering kindness and support along the road, and it is currently 22 Mexican and
9 Gringos...albeit this is Mexico, but none of the Mexican's offering support were solicited and all but 4 of the gringos were...And we have nearly
been run off the road 3 times, once we were literally pushed over and all were by gringos with California plates...one even refused to stop for a semi
truck flashing him, but then after he was passed the truck he took the time to stop and cuz' us out. Go figure...And we were even off the road,
stopped and waiting for the truck to pass as we do in those situations. |
i recall a few nomads on this board that have expressed their anger at bicyclists or walkers using roads in baja. some people are ignorant jerks.
don't let them drag you down.
you are probably correct that mexicans behave better than gringos, something pathological about gringos,...
don't worry, be happy!
always look on the bright side of life!
peace out!
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mexicoliving
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At this point, no one gets an exclusive on the highway, it's for us all. And until Baja gets a sidewalk or bike path, they'll have to live with us all
sharing. Besides, they need to slow down or they will miss much of what Baja has to offer.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mexicoliving
At this point, no one gets an exclusive on the highway, it's for us all. And until Baja gets a sidewalk or bike path, they'll have to live with us all
sharing. Besides, they need to slow down or they will miss much of what Baja has to offer. |
Yeah....you tell 'em.
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