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pearl
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two women driving thru the baja...help!
My best friend has accpeted a job teaching in La Paz. I am driving her down there to help with the move (from Whitefish Mt!) and have a couple of
questions.
First, I know we should not drive at night!
Is it better to go through Tecate or TJ? I am getting conflicting opinions on this.
How is the saftey....we are both in our mid 30's and blonde and have all our teeth (hahaha)
How long does it take to get from the border to La Paz and what is the best way to go?
Where to stay?
Where to eat!!!
Any and all responses are so appreciated! We are a little concerned and have never done this drive.
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fishbuck
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"...we are both in our mid 30's and blonde"
Can you post photos for us? I might be able to help out.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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DENNIS
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Fishbuck....Ever faithful to his new amor in Tijuana, jumps to the fore. What a guy.
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shari
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Hola Pearl girl...I sent you a U2U that you access through the purple letters up in the right corner. Welcome to this board. Are you gals in a big
hurry or can you take your time? We always cross at TJ...good for an adrenalin rush! Some people burn down to La Paz in 2 days if you start really
early and drive till dark...better to take your time and be rested so you are alert...the baja highway has lots of surprises so drive SLOW...like 60
mph. Smile pretty at the soldiers and have a gas ladies.
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Udo
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Allright guys!
These two ladies need help...not sarcasm or a move on them.
Here is the short story, girls...
When I travel to La Paz, I enter in Tecate, and while you are there, you can get your tourist cards, get them stamped, and pay for them right at the
border entrance. Once in Ensenada, just follow Mexico 1 to La Paz. It's an easy two day drive, or 18 hours balls out. You need to cross at Tecate
before 7 a.m. (and after 6 a.m.) in order to give you the lightest traffic through Ensenada. The rest of the little towns you only slow down for the
topes.
Don't forget to get you car insurance!
For further information, search the Nomad site under the key words you want. This topic has been covered adnauseum.
Udo
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fishbuck
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
Fishbuck....Ever faithful to his new amor in Tijuana, jumps to the fore. What a guy. |
Dennis, I'm surprised at your tone!
Can't you see that I am just a humble gentleman trying to offer asistance to ladies in need.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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fishbuck
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"... It's an easy two day drive, or 18 hours balls out"
That's two 9 hour driving days. Give yourselves 2 days to get to Loreto. Get to La Paz the 3rd day mid-afternoon. You'll enjoy it more if you have the
time.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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Cypress
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Cross at Mexicali, take the new 4 lane over to Hwy 1.
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TMW
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I prefer crossing at Tecate too and getting a visa is easier. Immigration office and bank right there. Stop by a AAA office and get the Baja Guide
book and map. Get pasos and keep your gas tank full, don't let it get below 3/4 in the center section of Baja. Make sure your spare tire is good and
you have a jack and know how to use it. That said, good people will usually help in time of need. Carry drinks and some snacks. Take your time, use
your common sense and have fun. Send us a trip report with pixs when you get there. If you have a problem, remember you can always contact Bajanomad
people at any internet cafe or thru the internet at a hotel etc. Nomads are from here to there.
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woody with a view
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what TW said.
don't over analyze ever moment before you go. we just returned from "down there" and the roads are great, the folks are beautiful and the scenery is
brown and HOT this time of year. you won't have any problems as long as you use the same common sense that you normally use. nothing more or less.
have fun!
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Bob H
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Wow, Whitefish Montana.... that's about 1,400 miles North of where I live here in San Diego, North County. You are close enough to Canada to call
Baja "THE Baja" I guess. I'm surprised someone hasn't attacke you for that.... hahahaa 
You will receive enough information from so many folks on this great board that you will have a difficult time deciding which information to take....
that's for sure.
Blow through Tijuana and get past Ensenada and stop anywhere you feel like you want to along the way. Stay on MX1 and don't ever drive at night. If
you do, stay behind and semi tractor trailor for protection. Lot's of animals on the road at night just around a blind curve, and oncoming trucks
swing wide around the blind turn coming at you! Sometime tequila is involved   
Take whatever advice you receive on this board and have a blast!
Bob H
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Welcome to the forum:
I see the lions have already been let loose
First night: Baja Cactus in El Rosario
Second and third nights: Ignacio Springs Bed and Breakfast
http://www.mexonline.com/ignaciosprings.htm
the perfect mid trip break
Fourth night: Loreto
Then into La Paz .....
Have a great trip !!!!!
CaboRon
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by fishbuck
Dennis, I'm surprised at your tone!
Can't you see that I am just a humble gentleman trying to offer asistance to ladies in need. |
Oh sure, Mike. I know your intentions are always good.
When you get down this way, stop in for a cold one.
OOPS... forgot to tell you to bring Pearl and her Pal as well. Plenty for everybody.
[Edited on 6-27-2008 by DENNIS]
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pearl
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Wow thanks for all the quick replies! I am a member on tripadvisor and someone recommended I come here and they were right.
I want to get to La Paz asap so that I can kick back and put my feet in the sand with nothing else to do....other than eat good food and drink. So I'm
guessing from what I am hearing is to get to Guerro Negro and go from there?
Where is a good place to eat there? I'm guessing saftey is not an issue since no one said anything yet?
I just joined this and was trying to set up my profile....everyone thank fishbuck cause now I'm gonna wait to post my picture. Don't get around a lot
of women do you fishbuck???HAHAHAHAHA
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Make sure to stop in at Mama Espinoza's Restaurant and have a great meal. Tell person at the register that Mama Espinoza's son, David sent you. They
also have Cabanas.
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Udo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by pearl
Wow thanks for all the quick replies! I am a member on tripadvisor and someone recommended I come here and they were right.
I want to get to La Paz asap so that I can kick back and put my feet in the sand with nothing else to do....other than eat good food and drink. So I'm
guessing from what I am hearing is to get to Guerro Negro and go from there?
Where is a good place to eat there? I'm guessing saftey is not an issue since no one said anything yet?
I just joined this and was trying to set up my profile....everyone thank fishbuck cause now I'm gonna wait to post my picture. Don't get around a lot
of women do you fishbuck???HAHAHAHAHA |
If you leave Tecate by 7a.m. you should be able to get to Ignacio Springs B&B (cool place with their yurts) before 5 p.m., and that includes lunch
at San Quintin. Be sure you gas up @ El Rosario. Ignacio Springs B&B is only about 1:30 hrs past Guerrero Negro. Leave the B&B by 8 a.m. and
you'll get to La Paz by 3 p.m.
Looks like you want to travel like I do...balls out!
Udo
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fishbuck
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| Quote: | Originally posted by pearl
Wow thanks for all the quick replies! I am a member on tripadvisor and someone recommended I come here and they were right.
I want to get to La Paz asap so that I can kick back and put my feet in the sand with nothing else to do....other than eat good food and drink. So I'm
guessing from what I am hearing is to get to Guerro Negro and go from there?
Where is a good place to eat there? I'm guessing saftey is not an issue since no one said anything yet?
I just joined this and was trying to set up my profile....everyone thank fishbuck cause now I'm gonna wait to post my picture. Don't get around a lot
of women do you fishbuck???HAHAHAHAHA |
I get around a few now and then.
Just not your kind. The ball busting b**** kind.
My kind are much friendlier.
Good luck on your trip
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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pearl
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OUCH! Easy fishbuck, just having a little fun like you were. No need to call names.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by fishbuck
I get around a few now and then.
Just not your kind. The ball busting b**** kind.
My kind are much friendlier.
Good luck on your trip |
someone needs to get lei'd
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If you are at the Border in the morning, the first days since your in a hurry to get here should be to Guerro Negro, The next day early start to La
Paz, done it many times.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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