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BAJACAT
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I will not do atrip report story Hook and Bajalou and the others did a great job, I just will share my pix with you guys with some coutes and info.
we left San Diego, in the rain, nothing was going to keep me from this trip. it rain all the way to the MEX 5 conection..
Arrive at 8:50 got our room at HOTEL CARIBE 700 pesos for a 2 queen bed bethroom.Next day to Chucks house in Playa Hermosa for our trip to the sulfur
mine.
After the trip to the mine the other where to gather at BajaRobs house for dinner, I promisse my wife dinner at SF , so we headed to town to have
dinner at ROSITAS..
Everytime I go to SF I try a new place, last time we ate ain El Minuto Bajalou's favorite.This time we try our luck at FUENTE DE SODAS KARINAS, is
located in Calle Ensenada and Mar Mediterraneo, two blocks west of Hotel Caribe, we ate there for 3 day.Sheap and good food also good service.
On Sunday I was ready to what it turn to be a great trip...
I bunch of Baja lovers got ready to have some fun and meet some new friends...
At the fossil site
Almost there...
At the Army check point, they check every single car. Who knew that they will make our day latter on the day.
We finally got to Diblo canyon and got ready to hike to the water falls.
On our back to camp me and mi wife found a grindding stone hidden in a rock formation, really cool stuff.
For our last day in SF, we change el Caribe hotel for Hacienda de Don Jesus, also west off Caribe, 600 pesos for a 2 queen bed room.
Finally we are leaving SF, but we don't want to go, we want to stay all week, but we have to go back to work
I went back to SD the same way Mex 5 to Tecate via Kuaguna Salada toll rd, at la Rumorosa we found that the last storm left a white blanket in town,
got to the gas station and they had run out of fuel, don't forget to top off your tank anytime you have a chance while in Baja, I had a quater of a
tank left so I drove 30 km to the next gas station.
With a 20 minute border wait at Tecate I was in San Diego at 1:00pm,yes back to work and reality.
I want to thank all the people that made this trip possible.
BAJALOU, for all the planning and help and for being our guide.
BAJAWARRIOR, for all the help in making this happen.
BAJAROB, just for being your self, a great guy.
BORREGOMAN, nice meeting you and your wife(great people)
TW, sorry your Chevy couldn't keep up with my DODGE..
HOOK, what can I say, you are the man, 600+ miles to do this trip..thanks
EL COMANDANTE LOCO,we didn't talk a whole lot but it was great meeting you'.
JERONIMO, Jose I like your ride the nice yellow TOYO, Landcruiser (*74)..
To many people to mention and names that right now escape my mind, I t wasn't my intention to forget anyone..thanks all for this trip and who could
forget TIM.. this man has alot courage to be lost in the desert and be so cool when he was return to us by the Army, I will hike with you anytime, but
I will tight my self to your ankel
THATS IS IT FOLKS SEE YOU NEXT YEAR IN THE CALAMAJUE & COCO'S CORNER NOMAD TRAIL RIDE.THANKS TO BAJAROB FOR THIS
IDEA.....................................................................
BAJA IS WHAT YOU WANTED TO BE, FUN,DANGEROUS,INCREDIBLE, REMOTE, EXOTIC..JUST GO AND HAVE FUN.....
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Barry A.
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Really great report and pics, Cat. It looks like a really wonderful weekend, for sure. Brought back a LOT of memories, the Sulfur Mine and Diablo
canyon in particular.
Thanks again, Cat.
Barry
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TMW
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Great Pictures Jose. Seeing the grinding stone makes me wish I had went a little further.
["TW, sorry your Chevy couldn't keep up with my DODGE.."]
Now wait just a minute 
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Hook
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Borregoman and his wife????? Uh-oh, pressure is on now.
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David K
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Great photos Jose!
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BajaRob
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Coco's/Calamajue
sounds great. Does anyone know if there is a camp spot near the beach?
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bajalou
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Reports are that the beach is not a good place to camp. Drug smugglers have taken it over at different times so kind of suspect.
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
Nomad Baja Interactive map
And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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BajaWarrior
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajalou
Reports are that the beach is not a good place to camp. Drug smugglers have taken it over at different times so kind of suspect.
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Lou,
any other ideas for a day's drive?
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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BajaRob
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Thanks Lou, we have a year to plan. I've ordered a LoJack from Amazon for you know who. Tim did buy our tacos at El General Sunday night.
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bajalou
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaWarrior
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajalou
Reports are that the beach is not a good place to camp. Drug smugglers have taken it over at different times so kind of suspect.
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Lou,
any other ideas for a day's drive? |
I'll be thinking about it. Something good will come up.
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
Nomad Baja Interactive map
And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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David K
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Berrendo Canyon was nice... After we went there with BajaLou's group in 2004, Baja Angel and I returned in 2006... beautiful place! http://vivabaja.com/106
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Barry A.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Berrendo Canyon was nice... After we went there with BajaLou's group in 2004, Baja Angel and I returned in 2006... beautiful place! http://vivabaja.com/106 |
That would be "Canada el Berrendo", David, according to the Almanac Atlas.
Beautiful place, and very unique-----thousands of Blue Palms.
Barry
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David K
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I have seen a map with it spelled Verrendo, too!
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mcfez
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajalou
Reports are that the beach is not a good place to camp. Drug smugglers have taken it over at different times so kind of suspect.
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I'll be there this march for a few days. The smuggler reports are very suspect...as I have heard the opposite of this area. Will report on this after
I get back.
Here's link on this area....the last page is most useful to read.....
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=47613#pid5933...
This road trip you all made sounded like it was great time except for the few issues. There are always issues when
traveling in groups. Always!
Travels of the back country such as Baja...Owens Valley...Glacier National Park....the local Zoo .................always have a issue when there is a
group involved (or not). That's what its all about, enjoying nature with a happy ending of the day. To blame Tim here...has been over blown. The guy
made a mistake. Who else made mistakes that day....that you may not be aware of!
There is hints of this run not being very organized.
This group did well for the issues. You had BajaLou there...and he knows every rock in that area. Lou got help from the Military Post. Some stayed
back in base camp to wait for Tim. There were radios. Extra food (given to the base camp). Sounds organized to me.
All of "us" seasoned outdoors-men / outdoors-women...were once greenhorns. We all have had issues with our treks. Say you never did...and I'll show
you a liar. I am very experienced with Mother Nature myself...... but still make mistakes. Tim shouldn't be the main topic of this wonderful day trip
you all had.
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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Barry A.
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EXCELLENT, McFez!!!!!
Barry
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BajaRob
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Deno
Thanks for getting it. I would travel with that group anytime, anywhere.
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mcfez
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaRob
Thanks for getting it. I would travel with that group anytime, anywhere. |
Anyone should had gotten it. Even Burt from Campos Ocotillo would had :-)
Havent seen you for two three years since Burt and I came down. You and the wife be there late March? Like to show off my young 16 year son and his
girlfriend to you guys....
I'll be on the next run you guys have next year year. I really need to get out there and meet up with everyone.
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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BajaRob
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Deno
We will be here until June and you are always welcome.
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El Comadante Loco
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I believe that we have all learned from this experience without the need for personal blame. I will certainly take my Spot with me on all future
outings. However, should I ever become lost I could not think of a better group of people than Nomads to look for me...
It was a pleasure to participate on this trip and hike but more so to meet new Nomads and acquaint with old ones. I want to thank all of you who
helped organized this trip who did so in the Baja spirit.
I also want to thank TW for driving his truck and allowing me to ride with him. Along with us were Fred and Manny who came down from Sacramento to
spend the week and look at a lot to rent at K43. Soon we will have two new residents at South Campos.
Looking forward to next year or any time sooner whereever we go..
I will be back at K43 March 10-14 for the Baja 250 come on over for a beer or ???
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BajaWarrior
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| Quote: | Originally posted by El Comadante Loco
I believe that we have all learned from this experience without the need for personal blame. I will certainly take my Spot with me on all future
outings. However, should I ever become lost I could not think of a better group of people than Nomads to look for me...
It was a pleasure to participate on this trip and hike but more so to meet new Nomads and acquaint with old ones. I want to thank all of you who
helped organized this trip who did so in the Baja spirit.
I also want to thank TW for driving his truck and allowing me to ride with him. Along with us were Fred and Manny who came down from Sacramento to
spend the week and look at a lot to rent at K43. Soon we will have two new residents at South Campos.
Looking forward to next year or any time sooner whereever we go..
I will be back at K43 March 10-14 for the Baja 250 come on over for a beer or ??? |
E.C.L.
We're heading out tomorrow (3-4-11 for a quick weekend but I might be down by myself or with a buddy for the 250 if so I'll give you a shout before
you head south and maybe we can get together for the Race
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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