cftlet
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We are rookies
My wife and I are complete rookies to traveling and living in baja. We have spent a couple of weeks in varius motels in Loretto, La Paz, Elcardinal
and Los Barriles but have not spent any real time there. We have decided we really like Los Barries and are heading down there Jan. 12 ( with a
caravan and our 5th wheel) for three months of tequila, cervasa and fish tacos. I have many questions and this site appears to have a true wealth of
valuable information and people who enjoy life. question one- this is most important how
much whiskey(and scotch can we bring with us?
question two-does any one know the dates of carnaval in La Paz?
question three-hows the shore fishing that time of year and what type of terminal tackle do I need?
question three- oh hell what else do I need to know?
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Russ
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#1- As much as you need. Friends here bring cases with them but back it creatively.
#3- There was just a post last week with the same inquiry. Can't remember what the title was but maybe someone will post it for you. They were doing
to the same area and maybe even time.
Welcome to our family and have fun! Doesn't sound like you're rookies.
[Edited on 11-18-2008 by Russ]
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sylens
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carnaval
in catholic countries, generally carnaval occurs during the 4 days immediately preceding ash wednesday. it was traditionally a time to revel in
decadence prior to the 40 days of lent. the french tradition of mardi gras refers to fat tuesday, the day before ash wednesday.
'nuff info. to answer your question, ash wednesday is february 25 in 2009, so carnaval would be the 21st through the 24th.
unless la paz has decided to change the traditional dates
lili
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Dave
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Maybe but
| Quote: | Originally posted by Russ
#1- As much as you need. Friends here bring cases with them but back it creatively.
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You are legally allowed 3 ltrs per adult.
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Martyman
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I would switch my beverage of choice from whisky to a nice reposado tequila (when in rome...). For terminal gear get 1-3 ounce metal fishes-spoons
(kastmaster, krocodiles).
Also. maybe veer away from that caravan once in a while.
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wilderone
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"whiskey(and scotch can we bring with us?"
Why not just buy it there.
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Lindalou
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| Quote: | Originally posted by wilderone
"whiskey(and scotch can we bring with us?"
Why not just buy it there. |
It's way cheaper in the states.
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boe4fun
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If surf fishing for perch, try Gulp bloody sand worms by Berkley (use the red color) - rig them on a small hook #4 - #6 (or so) with a sliding 1/2 to
1 oz sliding sinker depending on wave action. Cast out just past the surf line and real in slowly. Bon Apetite!
Two dirt roads diverged in Baja and I, I took the one less graveled by......
Soy ignorante, apático y ambivalente. No lo sé y no me importa, ni modo.
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gnukid
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Bring fine wines, coffees and perhaps hard cheeses like parmesan in storage... dried tomatoes and other gourmet items, special olive oil etc...
You can buy hard alcohol in Mexico for reasonable prices.
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stanburn
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Here is what seems to be a novel idea........spend the money locally. If no one buys something locally then the price is higher. Once there is
demand for a product the price comes down. More importantly you contribute to the local economy.
My philosophy...if you can't buy it in Mexico, then you don't need it. Afterall there are over 100 million people living here and if they can live
without it then I probably can too!
Flame on.
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bent-rim
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There's a giant liquor store (like a Bev-Mo) on the north side of the hwy between San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas that had great prices for
Tequilla. There might be something like that in La Paz or it's a nice drive to take to stock up on whiskey.
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