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bajaguy
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SENTRI
Get enrolled in the SENTRI program and cross at OTAY!!!
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bajabound2005
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We made the round trip from Ensenada to San Diego and back yesterday.
Otay: The ramp from Bellas Artes is in fact blocked off to the regular lanes. SENTRI, wide open, but man, I wish they'd fill in some of those pot
holes on that approach! The regular lanes - they have to 2 far right ones all torn up which is why the ramp is closed. Once you get up closer to the
border you can move over to the right lanes...so all lanes are open at the border. Once you get cross, you have to get through the new maze they set
up on the US side. RVs not recommended. They have jersey barriers set up, zigzagged, so you are constantly cranking the steering wheel right and
left to get around them. Then at the very end, there is a huge pothole filled with water because of all the leaky sprinklers. It's a jungle out
there!
Crossed back into Mexico at San Ysidro around 2:30. All lanes open, except for the far left one. No back up. The CBP was on the US side, a couple
of agents in each lane. They had "stop sticks" and were randomly stopping cars. Did not create any backup, though.
Friends don't let friends drink white zinfandel.
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dianaji
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
Get enrolled in the SENTRI program and cross at OTAY!!! |
I enrolled online...now the wait...so guess i can't
use it this time.
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by dianaji
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
Get enrolled in the SENTRI program and cross at OTAY!!! |
I enrolled online...now the wait...so guess i can't
use it this time. |
Go on-line often and check your account. Be looking for the approval
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dianaji
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
| Quote: | Originally posted by dianaji
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
Get enrolled in the SENTRI program and cross at OTAY!!! |
I enrolled online...now the wait...so guess i can't
use it this time. |
Go on-line often and check your account. Be looking for the approval |
i got my approval and have an appt. on sept. 8.
now how do i get on the sentri ramp?
also, i left la mision about 7:30 a.m., and had a line that lasted 1 hour, so early sat. morning is not always good.
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bajaguy
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Check your u2u
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Bajahowodd
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When I encountered that "obstacle course" North of the gates at Otay, my first thought was what took them so long? It certainly serves to drastically
slow anyone who may have run the gate.
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
When I encountered that "obstacle course" North of the gates at Otay, my first thought was what took them so long? It certainly serves to drastically
slow anyone who may have run the gate. |
Perfect opportunity to stop at Eric's Deli
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dianaji
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| Quote: | | Perfect opportunity to stop at Eric's Deli |
What about eric's deli? what's so goodaboutit?
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bajamigo
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| Quote: | | Quote: | Originally posted by dianaji
Perfect opportunity to stop at Eric's Deli |
What about eric's deli? what's so goodaboutit? |
Just the food and the prices. Try the Greek quesadilla.
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dianaji
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Just the food and the prices. Try the Greek quesadilla. |
is it easy to find? if not, directions?
from foodie, diana
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bajaguy
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And clean bathrooms!!!!!!
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BAJACAT
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Got throght it saturday at 8:00 pm, 25 minutes later I was across, no problem. There is two lanes coming from the main rd, and about 100 ft it opens
to about eight lanes.it looks the work will be completed this week..
BAJA IS WHAT YOU WANTED TO BE, FUN,DANGEROUS,INCREDIBLE, REMOTE, EXOTIC..JUST GO AND HAVE FUN.....
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aldosalato
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San Ysidro I-94 immigration form
I crossed by car with family last week in San Ysidro. Since they are remodelling the station they could not issue the I-94 Visa so the only solution I
had to park the car in parking spot (and pay for it) and walk back to Mexico and reenter by foot to get the I-94 Visa.
Lovely 4 hours time to cross an international border (twice) with kids.............tourists are not that welcomed into the US!!
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Bajahowodd
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I believe Bajaguy is referring to Erik's Deli & Grill. Google Erik's Deli and Grill Otay Mesa West, to get a map.
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dianaji
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huh??? it's in san diego?
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Bajahowodd
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Just NOB.
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
I believe Bajaguy is referring to Erik's Deli & Grill. Google Erik's Deli and Grill Otay Mesa West, to get a map. |
Yes, I am. It is just north of US CBP in Otay where you get your SENTRI card and vehicle sticker
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bajabound2005
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Exit Siempre Viva (or Viva Siempre...whichever, I can never remember) which in the last exit southbound off the 905 before you enter Mexico, or the
first exit immediately after crossing into the US. If you were headed into Mexico, take a left on Viva Siempre, if traveling north, turn right. Go
to the first right-hand turn (that does NOT put you back on freeway), that is ROLL DRIVE. Turn right onto ROLL. The 2nd "strip mall on your left
houses Erik's. If you continue straight on ROLL DRIVE you end up at the SENTRI office.
Friends don't let friends drink white zinfandel.
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MikeLikeBaja
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Remember, just because you have an appointment for Sentri does not mean you can through Sentri. They will turn you back and probably yell at you
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