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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Just to expand on this a bit. I noticed that on your recent trip, with your wife, you stayed at at least two places that were owned and operated by
non-Mexicans. If you are so pro-Baja and its heritage.......... |
Oh, Please. Who, after a tired drive, is going to check the pedigree of the owner of the motel that has hot water and clean sheets?
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
No howodd , I promote Antonio's business because it is a good honest place for Nomads to fill up and spend the night... The bad vibes you got have
nothing to do with El Rosario, but maybe more to do with your attitude... I can only tell you we have stayed many, many days and nights in El Rosario
and found the people very nice... You need to stay awhile anyplace before passing such judgement on a whole town.
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David, it really is a matter of opinion. Not everyone loves El Rosario---I find it OK, but it is not one of my favorite places---why would you say
it was only his attitude?? No, his opinion.
For many, many years we have used the Pemex in El Rosario --long before there was a Baja Nomads, and still do, but try to use the bathrooms elsewhere.
For years, they were the best----not any more.
Baja Cactus---still a nice place, except as of a few weeks ago, the last time we were there, they were refilling their complimentary lotion and
shampoo bottles---something I find offensive---don't offer them. We never use them, but picked up the lotion bottle, the top fell off as it was
overfilled, so we looked at the shampoo bottle---seal broken.
Also, they are not up front about the lack of internet---happened last two time. Lady says yes there is internet, but later when I inquired why I
could hook up to the network, but there was no internet, she said, oh no, the internet is not working here---you need to go next door. No internet,
no problem, just say so when asked about it upon checking in.
Now, I U2Ued Antonio about these things---no response which was disappointing.
There are places in El Rosario where we like to eat and think that Baja Bed and Breakfast is one of the WORST. But others like it.
Again, it is a matter of opinion----you really like El Rosario, great, but not everyone does. We love Bahia Asuncion, and have had people there who
could not wait to leave.
Promote the places YOU like and use, but please allow others to have their opinions and to express them.
Diane
[Edited on 9-11-2009 by jdtrotter]
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DENNIS
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Well said, Diane.
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BajaNuts
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Location: eastern WA, the DRY side
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Haven't seen our first time driver back here yet, hope we didn't scare her off...
There are these really cool abbreviations, like...
lol
roflmao
ttf
(we all know what those are)
and my favorites-
imo = in my OPINION
jmho = just my humble/honest OPINION
good tags to add to things like "...IMO, the best restaurant in XXX is....."
ask 10 Nomads, get 10 right answers
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lovebahia22
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I'm not going to baja for the first time. just driving for the first time. I've always just watched my parents and now im going sans the parents.
Thanks for all the wonderful advice!!! 
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BajaNuts
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Location: eastern WA, the DRY side
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you go, girl!
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by lovebahia22
I'm not going to baja for the first time. just driving for the first time. I've always just watched my parents and now im going sans the parents.
Thanks for all the wonderful advice!!! |
I really think Paulina had some of the best advice, especially since it sounds like you are young!
Have fun
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mulegemichael
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when we drove through el rosario last year it was about three weeks after the horrible shooting/murder at the cute little roadside stand...we filled
up at the cactus station and everyone had that "deer in the headlights" look...i chatted with the attendant and he was afraid to talk to me..but he
whispered things like "the only time anyone comes out of their house is just to go to work and back"..or, "my wife and kids are not allowed to go out
at any time"...all the while his head was snapping back and forth like someone was gonna mow him down on the spot...i was ready to leave ...and don't
bother topping it off...whatever
dyslexia is never having to say you\'re yrros.
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woody with a view
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if you drive....
get the insurance and the FMT, aka tourist visa!!!!!!!!!!
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wessongroup
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Keep asking questions here, there is tremendous amount of experience and knowledge more than willing to give to just about anyone who is somewhat
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BornFisher
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If you`re heading south and crossing in San Ysidro, don`t wait until 6 PM!!!
I came northbound tonight and couldn`t believe the traffic jam getting into Mexico!! Had to be at least 1/2 mile long, with 8 lanes coming together
for probably 3 lanes in! One hour easy!!
I`ve done many a crossing in my life but tonight was the worse I`ve ever seen going into Mexico!!
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Skipjack Joe
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If you encounter a group of inebriated Mexican men and you're all alone - move on. Don't make small talk. If in a car then keep driving.
Nothing will probably ever happen to you but this is probably the most dangerous situation for a young female tourist. They know they can get away
with it because nobody knows you down there in the countryside. Nobody will take your word for what happened.
Paulina gives sound advice. We're two different cultures. What we view as being friendly some Mexicans interpret as a 'come on'.
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Alan
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You have a U2U
In Memory of E-57
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Diver
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| Quote: | Originally posted by lovebahia22
any advice for a girl in her twenty somethings, who will be driving for the first tine, trip south, pas tsan quintien. simple and to the point.
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Yes; please take me !!! Please ?!?!
I am "experienced" !! 
Was that "simple and to the point" enough for ya ??
[Edited on 9-11-2009 by Diver]
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Diver
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So ..... when do we leave and where are we going ?
Do I need my tent ?
Can I bring my dogs ?
Do you surf ?
Like fishing ?
Toples .... oops, nevermind.
Fish tacos ?
Gloria Esteban music ?
Let me know; I can't wait !!!
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Barry A.
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In a previous post, JDTrotter (Diane) said the following:
"Baja Cactus---still a nice place, except as of a few weeks ago, the last time we were there, they were refilling their complimentary lotion and
shampoo bottles---something I find offensive---don't offer them. We never use them, but picked up the lotion bottle, the top fell off as it was
overfilled, so we looked at the shampoo bottle---seal broken"
This statement tells me volumes about your sensitivities, Diane, and I now better understand better why you make the comments you often do. Nothing
wrong with that, but it is so different than me------It would never occur to me to be upset about "refilling the lotion and shampoo bottles" at a
motel------actually, I thought most motels did that, but I really never asked or paid much attention.
It just points out how different we are----- we all are so different-----and convinces me more and more to just go with the flow and not be offended
by what others say, or do. Very few people, I believe, are really out to be mean, or to offend-------they are just trying to be helpful, in their own
way.
It is all very interesting (to me) how we all react to each other, and to what we read-------.
Barry
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Barry A.
This statement tells me volumes about your sensitivities
Barry |
I doubt it. We often stay in motels in Baja and other places that others would run from----cobwebs, leaking pipes, etc. We often say about places,
it is what it is and if the bed is somewhat OK, and if the water is sometimes hot, that is good. Well, we have also stayed in many in Mexico and
Central America with cold water only.
It really is not about sensitivities, it is about being dishonest. Well, I guess that is a sensitivity---I am sensitive to dishonesty and deception.
Diane ---
[Edited on 9-11-2009 by jdtrotter]
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Barry A.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by jdtrotter
| Quote: | Originally posted by Barry A.
This statement tells me volumes about your sensitivities
Barry |
I doubt it. We often stay in motels in Baja and other places that others would run from----cobwebs, leaking pipes, etc. We often say about places,
it is what it is and if the bed is somewhat OK, and if the water is sometimes hot, that is good. Well, we have also stayed in many in Mexico and
Central America with cold water only.
It really is not about sensitivities, it is about being dishonest. Well, I guess that is a sensitivity---I am sensitive to dishonesty and deception.
Diane ---
[Edited on 9-11-2009 by jdtrotter] |
NOW I am REALLY confused---------you are blowing out of the water all my well thought out conclusions---------EVERYBODY is sensitive to "dishonesty
and deception"----------I fail to see "dishonesty and deception" in the things you appear to get upset about.
Maybe (obviously) it's just me-------------
I withdraw my conclusions in dismay------------
Barry
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Bajahowodd
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To lovebahia22- I apologize for hijacking the thread. A number of folks have posted some very good advice, especially for a female traveling in a
different culture. I guess I have an itchy trigger finger when it comes to the unsolicited "pitching" of individual businesses. My bad. Hope you have
a great trip. And, I still don't see that you actually shared just how far you are planning to travel South.
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David K
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Location: San Diego County
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| Quote: | Originally posted by jdtrotter
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
No howodd , I promote Antonio's business because it is a good honest place for Nomads to fill up and spend the night... The bad vibes you got have
nothing to do with El Rosario, but maybe more to do with your attitude... I can only tell you we have stayed many, many days and nights in El Rosario
and found the people very nice... You need to stay awhile anyplace before passing such judgement on a whole town.
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David, it really is a matter of opinion. Not everyone loves El Rosario---I find it OK, but it is not one of my favorite places---why would you say
it was only his attitude?? No, his opinion.
For many, many years we have used the Pemex in El Rosario --long before there was a Baja Nomads, and still do, but try to use the bathrooms elsewhere.
For years, they were the best----not any more.
Baja Cactus---still a nice place, except as of a few weeks ago, the last time we were there, they were refilling their complimentary lotion and
shampoo bottles---something I find offensive---don't offer them. We never use them, but picked up the lotion bottle, the top fell off as it was
overfilled, so we looked at the shampoo bottle---seal broken.
Also, they are not up front about the lack of internet---happened last two time. Lady says yes there is internet, but later when I inquired why I
could hook up to the network, but there was no internet, she said, oh no, the internet is not working here---you need to go next door. No internet,
no problem, just say so when asked about it upon checking in.
Now, I U2Ued Antonio about these things---no response which was disappointing.
There are places in El Rosario where we like to eat and think that Baja Bed and Breakfast is one of the WORST. But others like it.
Again, it is a matter of opinion----you really like El Rosario, great, but not everyone does. We love Bahia Asuncion, and have had people there who
could not wait to leave.
Promote the places YOU like and use, but please allow others to have their opinions and to express them.
Diane
[Edited on 9-11-2009 by jdtrotter] |
Wow... this is hard to believe you would make up such a story Diane... why?
The little comp. shampoo bottles hold just enough for one or maybe two uses... there is no room to refill, let alone time expense... they are sealed
bottles... as well. Are you saying that his trained staff goes through the waste basket and pulls out empty or used shampoo bottles? Man, this is
something out of CNN or MSNBC! Would you use a personal care product in a motel from a broken seal bottle, anyway?
There is full time staff to keep the Pemex station bathroom clean... if they fail Antonio wants us to tell him, as he lives 220 miles away and can't
be there everyday.
Baja's Best is totally remodeled and the food has always been good... if you don't like the relaxed 'Baja style' atmosphere there... then I suggest
Cabo.
There is no comparison to Asuncion... apples and oranges. Asuncion has one retaurant with two items on their menu (meat or fish)... it was good, but
one place compared with a dozen in Rosario? That was 2 years ago, maybe the menu has grown or there is another place?
I would drive out there for Shari's sashimi/ sushi anyday!
There is good and not so good everywhere... I just don't think you need to make a place sound gross like you just did.
As for u2u unanswered... Have you seen Antonio post here lately? Try his email instead... or call him (leave a message at the motel's phone).
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