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ursidae69
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2 weeks in Baja, March 07
Me and 2 friends spent two weeks in Baja back in March. We drove south from Tucson, through Nogales, down to Los Mochis and Topolobampo, then took
the ferry to La Paz. We then spent the next 2 weeks working our way out of Baja. 
Here is a basic map of the journey.
My travel log is linked here: Baja March 2007
[SIZE=5]If you don't want all the details and just want some pics, there is a simple gallery here. [/SIZE]
This trip had it all. Just a few of the highlights for me would include:
A lot of Tecate
Kayaking
Snorkeling
Photography
Old missions
Kind, generous local people
Cool wildlife
Meeting good friends in the middle of nowhere
Friendly whales
Crazy weather
Beautiful weather
4-wheeling
And much more...
A few pictures...
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Packoderm
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What a great trip. Thanks for sharing.
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Bob and Susan
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outstanding chuck...
i liked the shot of the "three amigos" on the rocky beach
and the donkeys the best...
what a trip for 2 weeks....looks COOOOLD!!!!
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PabloS
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A GREAT report! Thanks for all the wonderful images of all those remote beaches, camps and wildlife, WOW!
[Edited on 5-6-2007 by PabloS]
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bajaandy
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Wow! Fantastic trip report and photos! I've always wanted to take a trip like that... just cruise up and down the entire penninsula. I'm envious!
subvert the dominant paradigm
"If you travel with a man, you must either fall out with him or make him your good friend."
JBL Noel
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DianaT
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Don't anyone just look at the shortened version---read it all and enjoy! Really great job! Enjoyed every word and every picture.
I love the new Ferry---we may have to take it again. The rooms in the old Ferry were quite different.
In 2003 we took that road that conects with 286, only we started in Los Barriles and headed north. At that time after the road turned inland, before
the climb over the hill, it was completely washed out and was a ride from one boulder in the wash. Is it still washed out?
Love your thoughts about random road work ---- difficult to understand. They are paving the road to Bahia Asuncion, but as you saw, the "paved" road
from Vizcaino to that point is in very poor shape in places.
Can't say it enough---really loved your report.
Diane
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ursidae69
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Thanks for all the nice comments! This was a fantastic trip, it was chilly at times, but not too bad. In retrospect, I would have not driven all the
way to Tortugas, and instead turned down to go to Asuncion. I've always enjoyed Shari's posts and would have liked to have said hello. I'll make it
there next time. 
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ursidae69
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| Quote: | Originally posted by jdtrotter
In 2003 we took that road that conects with 286, only we started in Los Barriles and headed north. At that time after the road turned inland, before
the climb over the hill, it was completely washed out and was a ride from one boulder in the wash. Is it still washed out?
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I don't recall the road being too washed out where it turned inland. It had some spots, but I sort of like that type of driving! I recommend that
road to everyone witha high clearance vehicle, one of the most beautiful roads I've ever been on. The road up to San Evaristo was amazing too.
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BAJACAT
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Oh my GOD! what a trip report.Have no words to express what I think.Thanks.
PS.WHAT YOU GUYS DID WITH THE TRASH AT THOSE FISHERMANS CAMPS, WAS WAY TO COOL.
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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Absolutely outstanding report on a fabulous trip!!!!
Many, many thanks for taking the time and effort to post this------------I really appreciate reports like this, and the great photos, too----------to
me this is what the NOMAD'S board is all about, and why I keep coming back to check it out.
Now, I have to begin planning to visit the great places you found.  (just as
soon as I buy my Jeep Rubicon 4-dr)
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Natalie Ann
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The short version, the long version, the photos... love it all! You had one great trip, ursidae69... thanks you for rerunning it for us. I really
enjoyed myself!
Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.
.....Oscar Wilde
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bajaandy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by jdtrotter
Don't anyone just look at the shortened version---read it all and enjoy! Really great job! Enjoyed every word and every picture.
Diane |
I couldn't agree more! Take the time to loose yourself in this outstanding photo essay!
subvert the dominant paradigm
"If you travel with a man, you must either fall out with him or make him your good friend."
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Cypress
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Best trip report ever! Working my way thru it, this computer is way too
slow.
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Packoderm
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Yep, I didn't want to say it because I wouldn't want to take away anything from anybody else's trip reports, but this one is definitely a winner. Good
job.
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ursidae69
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You guys are awesome, thanks for all the compliments, you totally make all the hard work in writing this up worth it. 
This was my 6th time to Baja and I'm slowly getting better with my reports. I'm planning a big extended trip in 08 and I have a real good handle now
of where I'd like to spend more time. So many places to see, not enough time...
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Paula
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Great report-- thank you for posting it!
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Hook
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One of the best trips reports I have ever read. Thanks for taking the time.
Youz guys need to bring some solar showers........just reading about cold showers on the Pacific side got me shivering.
So, how did you access Ensenada Alcatraz? Can you drive all the way there from La Gringa?
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Skipjack Joe
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Great report ursidae! I really enjoyed it.
No clue what this is - parrotfish
Not sure what these little fish are - they look like wrasses to me. We saw them also.
I have no idea again - could be a sergeant-major. Hard to tell from that angle.
snails? - periwinkles
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ursidae69
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
One of the best trips reports I have ever read. Thanks for taking the time.
Youz guys need to bring some solar showers........just reading about cold showers on the Pacific side got me shivering.
So, how did you access Ensenada Alcatraz? Can you drive all the way there from La Gringa? |
I agree on the shower setup. That is one part of my expedition setup I'm still working out. The access is not through La Gringa, but through the dry
lake near the San Borja turnoff, north through the lake bed, then east down a large arroyo to the sea. That beach is really hard to get too, which is
why it is such a treat. 
Skipjack, thanks for the names!
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Bajagypsy
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That was a great trip report, loved the writing, loved the pictures, loved everything.
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