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woody with a view
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you got cottonmouths in KY we got rattlers in Baja. remind the kids about the things that bite in the desert!
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durrelllrobert
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
you got cottonmouths in KY we got rattlers in Baja. remind the kids about the things that bite in the desert! |
Woody, he said "we live in St. George, UT since 2005" and they have rattlers there.
Bob Durrell
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mannings
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Yeah... we spend A LOT of time camping in the Arizona Strip. See lots of rattlers.
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mannings
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also have timber rattlers in KY
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jimgrms
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Welcome Maning clan, Have fun in Baja and be sure and teach your Kidds the sting ray shuffle when they get in the water
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woody with a view
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my attention span is this long ----> . <---
[Edited on 5-24-2014 by woody with a view]
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David K
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Have a wonderful time!
The kids will have a blast... Perhaps take a ride to Shell Island (Km. 26) at low tide. Do bring a good tire air pump with you, as you know getting
stuck in sand only means you have too much air in the tires. A 4WD will be good with 15-20 psi in the tires and a 2WD should be about 10 psi.
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mannings
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^thanks David.. I did invest in the best portable compressor I could find. Hate sitting around for 45 minutes airing up 4 tires.
(and I do know how to quote.. just trying not to overly clutter)
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mannings
also have timber rattlers in KY |
oooooooo....they be mean.
"YOU CAN'T LITTER ALUMINUM"
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bacquito
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Welcome!!
bacquito
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ehall
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I'm jealous, 60 day vacation. Bet that took some planning. Have fun and take a lot of sunscreen.
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Bajaboy
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Enjoy...it's going to be toasty....
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mannings
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Another question, if I may.
I normally go to Baja packing light (and going alone).
This time with 7 of us and staying 2 months, we are anything but lightly packed.
So the question is, do I cross the border with "nothing to declare" since we are only taking personal items.. albeit TONS of stuff?
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durrelllrobert
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Here you go
From the MX Customs Declaration
This is your Personal BAGGAGE Allowance
BAGGAGE AND DUTY FREE ALLOWANCE
Passengers may transport, exempt duty, new or used merchandises that make up their personal baggage as well as duty-free allowance merchandises:
1) Goods considered as personal baggage: Goods for personal use such as clothes - including one bride trousseau, footwear and personal toiletries and
beauty products, `as long as they are appropriate for the duration of the trip; as well as baby travel, hygiene and fun accessories, such as car seat,
portacrib, baby carriage, baby walker, etc., including their accessories; two cameras or video cameras, including 12 rolls of film or video cassettes;
photographic material; two cellular phones or beepers or pagers; one portable typewriter; one personal organizer; one laptop, notebook, omnibook or
similar; one portable photocopier or printer; one portable recorder and one projector, including accessories; two personal sports equipments, four
fishing rods, three surfboards or wind surfing boards and their accessories, trophys or recognitions that can normally be transported by the
passenger; one running machine and one exercise bike; one portable sound recorder or player;; one digital sound player or portable CD player and one
DVD player, as well as a set of portable speakers and their accessories; five laser discs, 10 DVDs, 30 CDs or magnetic tapes, for sound playing,,
three storage software and 5 storage devices for any electronic equipment; books, magazines and printed documents; five toys, including collection
toys, and one video game console, as well as five video games; one blood pressure self-monitoring device and one blood glucose self-monitoring device,
or a mixed device, and their reagents, as well as personal medicine (in the event of psycotropic substances, passenger must show prescription); one
binoculars and one telescope; two musical instruments and their accessories; one tent and other camping articles; one set of hand tools and the
suitcase, which may include one drill, tweezers, wrenches, dies, screwdrivers, cables, etc.
Passengers over 18 years may transport up to 20 cigarette packets, 25 cigars or 200 grams of tobacco, as well as up to 3 liters of alcoholic dinks
and six liters of wine.
Old persons and disabled persons may transport devices that compensate or reduce their limitations, such as walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, walking
sticks, etc.
Passengers may transport up to two dogs or cats, as well as the accessories necessary for pet transportation and cleaning, showing the pertinent
animal importing permit issued by Sagarpa
This is your DUTY FREE allowance
Merchandise additional to the baggage , which monetary value may be proved by invoice or sales receipt and such value doies not exceed 300 USD, or
the equivalent in MXN currency when passenger enters mexico by maritime or air port; or 75 USD when passenger enters to Mexico by land. Alcholic
drinks, tobaccos and gasoline may not be part of the duty-free allowance.
During holiday period, Holy Week, summer, New Year, Mexican passengers entering Mexico by land may import, under their duty-free allowance,
merchandise with a value of up to 300 USD or the equivalent in MXN currency, except for persons that reside in the border. Pleas look up for the
begining and end of these holiday periods at customs desk or at www.aduandas.gob.mx.
"TAX PAYMENTS
Bob Durrell
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mannings
Another question, if I may.
I normally go to Baja packing light (and going alone).
This time with 7 of us and staying 2 months, we are anything but lightly packed.
So the question is, do I cross the border with "nothing to declare" since we are only taking personal items.. albeit TONS of stuff?
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Yes. You are not importing items to sell inside Mexico. If everything is what your family will need and be used on your vacation, you are good.
However, you need to get your Tourist Cards (FMMs), and at least in the case of Tijuana, you cross using the Something to Declare lane to park by the
building for the INM office. When you drive on south, after getting your FMMs, you may be searched, or press a button for the red or green light to
see if you will be searched. Once they see all you have is camping or vacation gear, you will be on your way. One note, if you are bringing quads or
motorcycles, you will need the proof of ownership for them. If you are pulling a trailer, you must include it on your Mexican Auto Insurance form. You
can get your insurance online, before you leave. BajaBound.com supports this web site and you can click their ad at the top of Nomad pages. Discover
Baja Travel Club has many discounts for members and also insurance.
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pauldavidmena
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I have 5 children as well. Vacationing with a large family is logistically grueling, but usually well worth the effort. Hats off to you for trekking
with the tribe to Baja.
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rts551
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Even if you lower tire pressure down to 10 PSI (per DK) DO NOT drive on the beach on the gulf side with only 2 wheel drive. The sand is very course
and is easy to get stuck in.
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David K
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I would also say to not try it alone in 2WD... The 10 psi post is IF you got stuck in sand with a 2WD, then your starting point for getting out is 10
psi.
You would be surprised at the 2WD vehicles that do drive out onto that beach (motorhomes, LTDs, fisherman's pickups). I have seen them all, and the
common item they all share is low air pressure.
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Ken Cooke
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Places to check out
1. If you are able to take the crew to eat at this great roadside stop - do it. Asadero el Morlan 2 - from Hwy 2 in Progreso, you can continue east
to Hwy 2D expressway on your way south to San Felipe.
2. The hot springs in Puertecitos. There is also a nice beach there to spend your afternoon with the family.
3. Valle de los Gigantes - This would make a nice early morning to noon trip. Lots of large cactii to view.
http://www.mysanfelipevacation.com/local-area-guide.asp?cat=...
4. Coco's Corner
5. Gonzaga bay
Sometimes gasoline is available in Gonzaga, but its better to always begin with a full tank.
6. Shell Island is just north of where you will be staying. Remember to use 4WD or you will get stuck.
It helps if you have friends along if don't remember if you're in 2WD or not.
7 This cool spot north of Gonzaga Bay, but south of Puertecitos is nice for checking out the Huerfanito island.
[Edited on 5-25-2014 by Ken Cooke]
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Udo
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I've been gone for two days, and just saw your post...
WELCOME TO BAJANOMAD, (and nice 4X4)
Udo
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