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Cliffy
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Forgot to add-
Make sure you have Mexican car insurance Don't leave home without it!
I used BajaBound at the top of this page.
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redhilltown
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As to the you'll be checked harder coming back north...maybe other Nomads have their own favorites but two things that always seem to get the military
at the checkpoints going in my truck are cigars and a two way radio (which we use for car to car contact and boat to shore contact). For whatever
reason they associate both with drugs...go figure. Since they only do a cursory check it is just best to hide a few things than having to deal with
them...put them in a backpack. As I said, maybe others have thoughts on items that set them off, but since what I have is nothing illegal, I have no
problems stashing it a bit. And I always have my passport, id/wallet and phone on me as I get out for the inspection...never heard of any trouble but
I feel more comfortable knowing I have control of them.
Oh...and yes, I should quit the cigars but that is for another thread!
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shari
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Mood: there is no reality except the one contained within us "Herman Hesse"
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Cliffy
A 5 gallon gas can is a wise idea as is two boxes of bottled water in the truck.
You will have a good time. |
I quite disagree with bringing boxes of bottled water down...they take up alot of space and water is available everywhere down here. You can buy it as
you need it but better yet, get a half size "garafon" a water jug, it costs 5 pesos to fill it with drinking water that all villages have. I sure love
my stainless steel water bottle!!! much better than plastic and plastic water bottles locked in a hot car are toxic...ewww...better to get fresh
water.
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wilderone
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Get the Baja Adventure Book - any edition - cheap on Alibris or similar. Ditto the camper shell to keep your stuff secure as needed. Jan-Mar is
whale season so be sure to take advantage of that - you could see them at Scammons, San Ignacio and Magdalena. There is plenty of free camping rather
than finding a campground, but in the San Quintin area, stay at a campground. Check out "The List" on this forum. Where do you plan to enter Mexico?
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Osprey
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Pigbearman, In your truck you must have Sirius for music, credit cards for gas, beer, tacos, you. All that other stuff is gringo "things to worry
about".
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manbearpig
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Awesome. I pretty much 100% will have a big jug for water. Is it easy to find clean water to fill a jug with water or is that kind of sketchy? I know
not to drink the tap water but is there places that have purified water I can purchase or get to refill that? I plan on going off the beaten track
quite a bit so I want to make sure I have enough water for drinking and cooking. Will water purifying pills clear up the water?
In regards to the board on top, what about places like Baja Malibu (the surf spot). To my understanding its in a city and is very high on the list for
spots to stop and surf. Is the board on top pretty much a no go? I really don't think I'll use hotels too much.
[Edited on 5-13-2014 by manbearpig]
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willardguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by manbearpig
Awesome. I pretty much 100% will have a big jug for water. Is it easy to find clean water to fill a jug with water or is that kind of sketchy? I know
not to drink the tap water but is there places that have purified water I can purchase or get to refill that? I plan on going off the beaten track
quite a bit so I want to make sure I have enough water for drinking and cooking. Will water purifying pills clear up the water?
In regards to the board on top, what about places like Baja Malibu (the surf spot). To my understanding its in a city and is very high on the list for
spots to stop and surf. Is the board on top pretty much a no go? I really don't think I'll use hotels too much.
[Edited on 5-13-2014 by manbearpig] |
baja malibu is just a crappy beachbreak with questionable water
quality, no parking, and a cool bar that nobody goes too. I'd scratch it off the list.
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willardguy
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or are you talking about baja malibu at erendira?
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Bob H
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Welcome to Nomad land manbearpig. I also would be interested in how you came up with your board name...
You will absolutely have a blast. You can take your time and really enjoy what Baja has to offer. I agree about entering Baja at Mexicali and drive
through San Felipe and Gonzaga Bay, through Coco's Corner and connecting to MX-1 on your way South.
Again, don't drive at night!
Also agree on a shell for your truck. If the wind kicks up you will be very happy that you have it. The wind can really blow, and for days at a
time!
Can't wait to read/see your trip report next year.
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
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willyAirstream
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You can get purified water in any tiny town. No pills needed. Bring a 5 gal jug and you are good to go, anywhere. Secure your board, if you can, as
you would in a walmart parking lot in the usa. Most likely it will be safe, but....
Driving on mex 1 requires concentration, everything else is easy, food, camping, meeting people etc. Enjoy
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manbearpig
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Awesome, glad to hear about the water.
I've seen a bunch of photos of a beach break called Baja Malibu that, in the photos and words included, is barreling and firing in all them. I think
this Surfline feature was what got me first clued in about it, although theres a reason they call it surfLIE.
http://www.surfline.com/surf-report/baja-malibu-northern-baj...
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willyAirstream
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from your link...
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Another element to take note of is the water quality at Baja Malibu. You won't even have to get off the main highway, Mex 1, to realize this area
isn't exactly pristine in the poo run-off department. Subject to a pollution double-whammy from a nearby sewage-treatment facility and the dubious
plumbing of an adjacent mega condo complex that's been recently built, Baja Malibu should be avoided in times of heavier rainfall.
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THAT is water you should worry about 
bypass this and head south!!
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manbearpig
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What are temperatures like that time of year (Jan-March)? Night vs. day and water as well, I know water will vary as I get south and I'm assuming
temps fluctuate quite a bit?
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shari
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Mood: there is no reality except the one contained within us "Herman Hesse"
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In our barrio the sea temps are nice until March...usually around 70 which makes the air temps pretty nice even in winter. It can be beach weather or
friggin cold in January depending on if there is a cold front upon us.
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manbearpig
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Ok so a sleeping bag rated to 36f should be plenty?
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shari
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Mood: there is no reality except the one contained within us "Herman Hesse"
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hahaha...you wont need that...never gets that cold...might dip into the 50's in a cold snap...it's a crap shoot, one day it's in the 80's and a few
days later it can be in the 60's!
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bajalearner
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You are a young man and I am an old man with many experiences that will keep you happy and not miserable. I will advise you to not do some things to
make your time in Mexico go on the positive side.
Don't;
possess illegal drugs
possess any firearms
[possess any ammunition
attempt any smuggling
commit any crimes
get into a fight.
drive drunk
Mexico may have a reputation of a lawless land but it is not. They are like any other place when it comes to laws and punishment. Many Americans
come here thinking we can do anything we want and that just ain't so.
I will be the first to tell someone they deserve what they get when they disrespect laws and go to prison and then cry that they are American and
should be exempt. If you have not learned that you are responsible for your actions, you should expect some very hard times.
If you are responsible and smart, you will have a great time in Baja and anywhere else you visit. Please respect Mexico and it's people. I hope you
live by these words, the same words I have told my own sons' because I care about them.
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David K
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Wearing seat belts is the law, and no talking on a cell phone while driving... also no loose dogs in the vehicle. 
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bajalearner
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
... also no loose dogs in the vehicle. |
You've seen some of my dates? They have good personalities!
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apple
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I found this book to be an amazing resource for our camping/road trip into the Baja: www.amzn.com/0974947180
Has lots of great info about roads, attractions, gas, food, campsites and more.
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