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David K
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The direct route, and there are choices... do not use the salt flat route in periods of full or new moon.
The inland graded road or the more inland high road are very rough and slow... but beat sinking into the mud (as seen in the recently posted 1972
video of Baja, Part 2).
There is a paved highway to San Juanico from the south, via Las Barrancas.
Edit: Thank you for the Philippine Island assistance offer!!! I wish I could take Baja Angel around the world!
[Edited on 7-11-2015 by David K]
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barukinzs
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Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo  | Aside from the fact that mosquitoes MAY carry dengue fever, a few bites never bother me much. Those tiny black gnats (no seeums, bobo's, jejene's,
whatever) are another story. Before I even know they are there, I have a bite that usually swell and itches and takes a long time to heal!
If your son is sensitive to bites, watch out for the gnats even more than mosquitoes. Ask a doctor what to give your son for an antihistamine if he
is prone to swelling and inflammation.
My favorite places on Baja are on the Sea of Cortez side, but that is where I have had more problems with bugs. |
Thank you for pointing this out. We do bring over the counter antihistamine with us all the time but it is a good idea to check with the dr for a more
effective stuff. My daughter is also prone to swelling
[Edited on 7-11-2015 by barukinzs]
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David K
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They do not have epi-pens in Mexico, so I strongly advise you bring at least one with you, if there is an allergy. Does Costco still have the two
packs of them?
My son had bee allergy when he was 12-20... no longer it seems.
I have been stung twice by "Africanized Bees" while camping in Baja back around 2006, when they were moving north through Baja... they left my wife
alone! Oh, almost forgot... I got attacked again by them just north of Coco's Corner in 2012 when I was fixing a flat tire. LOL They are just very
aggressive and will seek you out, unlike European bees.
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bajabuddha
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Epi-Pens are for people with severe allergies who go into anaphylactic shock when stung, as in can't breathe and the allergy is life-threatening. You
don't just 'buy' one OTC. Use either Benadryl (diphenhydramine geneneric) or Chlortrimatine (sp?). Epi-Pens are serious business; there's a
difference between excessive swelling of the bite area and your throat swelling shut... Also, you can get 'sting-kits' with the ingredients in them in
the way of cream or spray.
Also talk with a nurse or a doctor, or even your local pharmacist (I prefer this) about what to give kids.... most OTC antihistamines are for 12 and
over. A former gal-friend gave a Benadryl to her 8 y.o. daughter once, and the kid hallucinated for 4 hours. I'd suggest an ointment or spray for
the young-uns for nasty bites, but NEVER an Epi unless it's really serious.
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
86 - 45*
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David K
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As I said IF there is an allergy, and it requires a doctor's prescription as it is a controlled drug. It is common in the U.S. but NOT avaliable in
Mexico. That is why I brought it up IF there is an allergy.
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Areas to avoid? As soon as you cross the border I would avoid it like the plague and just keep heading south! Your mileage may vary but the good times
await.
Whatever you do you must post up a trip report at the end of your excursion. Include photos or it didn't happen!
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redhilltown
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...and always always ALWAYS "coyote proof" your camp at night! Especially if on more desolate beach areas...they are thirsty and they WANT your
water...and they WILL get it! Even if you are sleeping nearby. I am sure all Nomads have a horror story or two...or three...my Coleman Extreme
cooler still has teeth marks where (I guess), one coyote opened the cooler and another took out some nice fresh Sierra fillets. They will chew
through the plastic on the two gallon water containers from the market...or simply drag them away and then deal with it. As you go to bed at night
look at your camp and think "now, if I was a hungry and thirsty coyote?". Not that I don't love the little rascals...they are hard core survivors.
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bajabuddha
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True, Red, true... AND the two-legged variety, and skunks, and mice (dog food especially)...
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
86 - 45*
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AKgringo
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Barukinzs, I am sure you are familiar with jelly fish stings from your Philippine beach days. You may encounter them in Baja as well. I carry a
clear topical pain reliever (purchased in Mexico) that works well. I believe the Spanish word for jelly fish is malagua (bad water?)
Enough horror stories. The important thing is to just do it! When I was your son's age, my parents took me and my siblings to mainland Mexico, in
1957 and 1959, and the memories of those trips are some of the most vivid and enjoyable of my life.
[Edited on 7-12-2015 by AKgringo]
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shari
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Hola Barukinzs and welcome to the sandbox here! We look forward to your visit...families like our camp as it is at the beach, very safe and lots of
kids to play with on the beach...as well as great shore fishing right in front. Your kids can play, ride horses, swim, surf and everything is a short
walk from camp. The weather is very nice...not too hot and the water is warm enough to swim in...heading to the beach right now with my grandson in
tow!
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BajaDanD
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I wish we were there right now Shari Last year in July I caught that Big white Sea bass there. Love the campground and the town. Hands down our
favorite place in Baja Just wish it wasn't so far.
Heading down to san felipe next weekend.
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welcome to our group! a first timer is going to have wonderful stories to tell!
from what you wrote, perhaps start at Bahia asuncion and venture out and then probably head right back there!
Bahia concepcion is one of the most beautiful beaches you wlll ever see, but in the hots summer months with wife and kids ???? nahhhhhhh
you mention diving and you can probably dive in asuncion and Mulege (too hot this time of year) has diving too, I believe.
have fun - remind your wife that it is an adventure - and post a trip report after, please.
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shari
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This area of central baja is a good place to call home and then do day trips from here. FYI...we have a compressor for filling your dive tanks and
gear too. It is one of the few places you can be this time of year and enjoy being outside...not too hot.
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"Wife's interests: fresh seafoods, farmers market, local plaza, beach and margarita.
Me: Local history, Missions, beer, off the beaten path trails that leads to a nice pano view"
With the children, I'd compromise and add a few nights of air conditioned hotel. Loreto is a nice town and some inexpensive rooms. Drive up to the
mission; drive down the coast and return to air conditioned room.
Also, you would like Rancho Leonero - great snorkling right out front; fishing; meals provided with room. A little pricey, but put it on a credit
card and make those memories.
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David K
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The great secret of Baja is that it mostly under 100 miles across from the cold ocean to the hot gulf water... Move around, see the ranches, the old
missions and visitas... It has everything the camper in a 4WD will love!
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Tomas Tierra
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| Quote: Originally posted by barukinzs | | Quote: Originally posted by Ateo | I bet you would enjoy camping at San Juanico. .
May be a little far for an 8 day trip though? 2 days driving time to get there.
If not enough time, I would recommend the Vizcaino area and go see Shari in Asuncion. Good camping, nice weather, nice views, fresh everything, and
she can point you in any direction yo may be interested in.
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Ah San Juanico..Thank you! seems pretty chill place to base camp. I assumed the most direct route would be coming from the north/San Ignacio?
We can stay a of couple days or 3 if need be.
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If you do take the north road in to San Jaunico, there is some great mangrove camping in the middle of nowhere near "el Datil"... Great exploring
around there
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AKgringo
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Barukinzs, It sounds like you are going to do the road from San Ignacio to San Juanico. Good choice, but keep updated on tropical storm Dolores!
If any significant rainfall hits the coast, conditions can get bad in a hurry.
You should be passing through there during moderate tides, but it takes a while for some of those salt flats to tighten up after the higher tides the
week before. Also, I don't know if the area is subject to storm surge from an off shore storm, but I would ask localy about conditions.
One other caution, as I found out last year, drifting sand from a strong onshore wind can drift enough sand to disguise the main road, and hide boggy
spots. And I was following the SCORE Baja 1000 course markers! That was the area north of Datile that was mentioned. Getting stuck was still fun
though! (self recovery is satisfying)
[Edited on 7-15-2015 by AKgringo]
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barukinzs
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Baja or Bust!
Just got back from a 10 day camping trip to Baja. So many places to explore, so little time... Thank you fellow nomads!!
Our little spot in Agua Verde 
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Stingray shuffle!
MAGA
Making Attorneys Get Attorneys
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Tomas Tierra
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Did you find the cave paintings just above that campsite??
How about the little beach just around the point in your pic?
So pretty there!!
more pics please!!!
TT
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