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bajalearner
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Location: Tijuana
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mannings
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajalearner
I like that pedestrian clearing amor on the front of your truck.  I
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Meh. I don't hit pedestrians. That things for obnoxious bicyclists. |
hahaha. It looks capable. How much weight can that winch pull and how long is the cable?
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David K
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Location: San Diego County
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mannings
What do the kids 'do' at Gonzaga and BOLA? |
I have a page on my web site that has links to photos at various Baja points-of-interest. They are grouped under destinations, including Gonzaga and
L.A. Bay. Looking at the photos will give you clues as to what you will see and if it looks interesting enough to visit. Here is that page with the
links: http://vivabaja.com/tours
Both places have the gulf to enjoy, but it is the attractions inland that add to each place. However, L.A. Bay has a town with many taco stands,
stores, restaurants and the kids (specially teens) will like it for that. Gonzaga Bay is mostly just a beautiful beach, and only a couple of
restaurants and one store.
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mannings
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Location: St. George, UT / San Felipe
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajalearner
| Quote: | Originally posted by mannings
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajalearner
I like that pedestrian clearing amor on the front of your truck. I
want. |
Meh. I don't hit pedestrians. That things for obnoxious bicyclists. |
hahaha. It looks capable. How much weight can that winch pull and how long is the cable? |
13,500
don't know how long the cable is.. never had to use it all. 
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mannings
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we made it down Sunday afternoon..
Having a relaxing blast. Made it to shell island via km26 today and my kids swiped 200+ sand dollars and we hooked into several rays. Kids are ear
to ear.
Many thanks to DavidK and many others for all the advice.
Haven't made it to Chelo's yet but hope to tomorrow.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mannings
we made it down Sunday afternoon..
Having a relaxing blast. Made it to shell island via km26 today and my kids swiped 200+ sand dollars and we hooked into several rays. Kids are ear
to ear.
Many thanks to DavidK and many others for all the advice.
Haven't made it to Chelo's yet but hope to tomorrow. |
Glad you found it okay and could enjoy it! Viva Baja!!
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mannings
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Location: St. George, UT / San Felipe
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
| Quote: | Originally posted by mannings
we made it down Sunday afternoon..
Having a relaxing blast. Made it to shell island via km26 today and my kids swiped 200+ sand dollars and we hooked into several rays. Kids are ear
to ear.
Many thanks to DavidK and many others for all the advice.
Haven't made it to Chelo's yet but hope to tomorrow. |
Glad you found it okay and could enjoy it! Viva Baja!! |
Thanks.. only 58 days to go. Trying not to think about the end.
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Hook
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Wow, you came down in a blistering heat wave. If you are still smiling, you will be fine.
Humidity kicks up in most areas of the Sea today.
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Bob H
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I finally got around to reading this post. Welcome to Nomadland Mannings ! Really looking forward to your trip reports during your 60 day stay in
Baja.
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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OldSalt
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Reminds me of my family in the 80's. Now my son is 34 and cherishes the memories. We pried oysters off the rocks with a flat-tip screwdriver and lived
on the beach for 2 months. Enjoy your adventure!
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MariaDeTJN
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| Quote: | Originally posted by JZ
I would suggest heading down to Bahia de Los Angeles. It's even better than Gonzaga. I just took my three kids last month.
Three days in Gonzaga and 4 days in BoLA. |
How many hours was the drive from Gonzaga to BoLA? How was the road? And thanks, David K, for that great breakdown of mileage down to Gonzaga Bay -
very helpful!
We're thinking about heading to the Bay of LA in a couple of days. Trying to decide which route to take - not towing anything, but only have about 5
days for this trip. Thanks again for some great info!
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by MariaDeTJN
| Quote: | Originally posted by JZ
I would suggest heading down to Bahia de Los Angeles. It's even better than Gonzaga. I just took my three kids last month.
Three days in Gonzaga and 4 days in BoLA. |
How many hours was the drive from Gonzaga to BoLA? How was the road? And thanks, David K, for that great breakdown of mileage down to Gonzaga Bay -
very helpful!
We're thinking about heading to the Bay of LA in a couple of days. Trying to decide which route to take - not towing anything, but only have about 5
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Gonzaga Bay Pemex to Hwy. 1 at Laguna Chapala is 35 miles, with about 2 being paved. Coco's Corner is one of those Baja special places to stop at,
before the highway changes the area FOREVER. Coco's is close to 22 miles south of the Pemex (13 miles from Hwy. 1).
The time it takes you to go 35 miles will depend on your vehicle, driving style, if you drop the air pressure to 25 psi (+/-), if you don't and get a
flat, and how long you visit with Coco, or how many cold beers and sodas you drink there! 2 hours total to Hwy. 1 is safe.
Hwy. 1 to the L.A. Bay hwy. junction is about 31 miles (1/2 hour drive) and then it's 40 miles to the Sea of Cortez village... and 1 hours with a
photo stops.
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MariaDeTJN
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Thanks so much!
I think we'll head through the Corridor on this trip and make a side trip out to CoCo's. Will definitely save this info and will go through Gonzaga
on the next trip when we have more time. Thanks again for the great info!
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