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Binger
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any chance on Highway 1 opening
Hi guys, I know there are other forums o this subject but planning on crossing border at Tecate on this Friday. Does anyone think there is a chance
the road will be open in some form south of Ensenada to get to Cabo. I am trying to plan my trip. If it looks impossible I am going to plan b. Any
feedbeack greatly appreciated. Thanks
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woody with a view
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friday? plan b...
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just go!
[Edited on 1-24-2010 by woody in ob]
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Bajahowodd
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With the exception of another major weather event, you will be able to make it. Just be prepared for delays in the areas where bridges were damaged.
in other words, don't make any appointments or dinner reservations in Cabo for Saturday evening! Or even Sunday, for that matter.
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BajaNomad
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As noted, it depends on the weather this week again. Sounds like the water flow has diminished enough that traffic is already starting to move around
most of these downed bridges, and there should be an expectation that these areas would have a lot of thru-traffic by next week. Again, barring any
further inclement weather.
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WOW NICE FISH
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nice fish????
dyslexia is never having to say you\'re yrros.
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desandmarla
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As of 6 pm last night no tickets were being sold by ABC Bus going north or south of Ensenada. You can buy a ticket from TJ to Ensenada. Woohoo!!
They said to call back every day as the Federal Police will advise them when they can get around the bridges safely. Over the years we have always
been told that when the buses can flow so can you.
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Estrella
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Well we are going to cross at SY today. What would be a good place with secure parking-pulling a small trailer-in Ensenada. Never stayed there on our
way south before. Figured that would be a good place to stay until traffic was flowing and not floating!
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toneart
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| Quote: | Originally posted by amirravon "Nice Fish!"
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He runs the glass bottom tour boat under the El Rosario Bridge.   
[Edited on 1-25-2010 by toneart]
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Mulegena
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| Quote: | Originally posted by toneart
| Quote: | Originally posted by amirravon "Nice Fish!"
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He runs the glass bottom tour boat under the El Rosario Bridge.
[Edited on 1-25-2010 by toneart] |
... and Tony organized the Mulege Overpass Brown Water Surfing Contest this last September.  
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desandmarla
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Go through Ensenada and after Costco and Walmart look for the Estero Beach turnoff. It's a little pricey but safe. If you want to wait it out in
Punta Banda on the beach, there is La Jolla Beach Camp right on the beach or Villarino's next door, on the beach but enclosed and full hookups. All
three of these are good options. You might have a better chance of wifi at Estero Beach but in Punta Banda you will make lots of friends and be able
to keep up to date on the road status. I would not go further south as that's when the road problems start. I will post any changes I know are
factual.
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tripledigitken
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Estrella
Well we are going to cross at SY today. What would be a good place with secure parking-pulling a small trailer-in Ensenada. Never stayed there on our
way south before. Figured that would be a good place to stay until traffic was flowing and not floating! |
Have you considered a ferry from the Mainland to either La Paz or Santa Rosalia? It is expensive, but so are hotels waiting.
Ken
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desandmarla
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ferry
Lots of people here have tried the ferry in Santa Rosalia but for some reason they are not answering. Enrique here at Mallarimo's is continually
calling them but says perhaps due to the winds until today they might not have been sailing??? Some that have come North say that the ferry is
sitting out in the lee of the island but it does not move. Just sharing what I hear!!
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toneart
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| Quote: | Originally posted by desandmarla
Lots of people here have tried the ferry in Santa Rosalia but for some reason they are not answering. Enrique here at Mallarimo's is continually
calling them but says perhaps due to the winds until today they might not have been sailing??? Some that have come North say that the ferry is
sitting out in the lee of the island but it does not move. Just sharing what I hear!! |
That ferry often cancels trips if it is too windy. It's sketchy. Even if someone reports by going to the terminal, that's no guarantee that it will
run the next day. From what I understand, you wouldn't want to be on it when it is windy.  The only thing you can do is show up and take your chances.
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tripledigitken
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Tony,
That can be a hairy ride crossing on the Ferry no doubt.
I did it round trip back in 1978. Puerto Vallarta to Cabo, which was planned. Then an unplanned crossing from Santa Rosalia to the Mainland when
storms caused the same problems as today. A friend and I were traveling the mainland by train from Mexicali to Tepic, bus to Barra de Navidad, ferry
to Cabo and bus to Tijuana was the plan. Washed out bridge in El Rosario mixed it up a bit back then as well.
You always have to keep your options open!
Ken
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toneart
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Mulegena
| Quote: | Originally posted by toneart
| Quote: | Originally posted by amirravon "Nice Fish!"
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He runs the glass bottom tour boat under the El Rosario Bridge.
[Edited on 1-25-2010 by toneart] |
... and Tony organized the Mulege Overpass Brown Water Surfing Contest this last September. |
True! This fall, the river reaching a brown water class V... as those in Jungle Jims
catch the first waft, I'll be zipping by in my raft. You are welcome to join, Mulegena, but I would advise keeping your mouth shut, or at
least screen the spray through your teeth, like this>>>> 
 Life in Mulege is an Adventure!
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The reported boat that is parked in the lee of the island is an ore boat that is waiting for a load of gypsum at San Marcos Island. It has nothing to
do with the ferry which sailed this morning with a full load. Tony's report that it can get a bit bumpy when sailing in heavy winds is accurate and
this is a slow ferry that is a pretty small boat. The office is usually only open a few hours before sailing and for a small while after and is not
open 24/7. You can also get info on the website www.ferrysantarosalia.com For anyone that is in a hurry to get north, that might be an option but this time of the year they sail when they can
and I have seen delays for up to 4 or 5 days when the winds are howling from the North.
[Edited on 1-25-2010 by Pescador]
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Bajahowodd
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Estrella
Well we are going to cross at SY today. What would be a good place with secure parking-pulling a small trailer-in Ensenada. Never stayed there on our
way south before. Figured that would be a good place to stay until traffic was flowing and not floating! |
Hotel San Nicolas has fenced parking with 24 hour security guard. Nice rooms, casino within the building, and less expensive than Estero Beach. Plus,
you're close in to town with many dining options. That is, unless you're planning to stay in the trailer. Then, forget what I'm saying.
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backninedan
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I made the drive from ensenada to loreto last night, tough but do-able
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El Comadante Loco
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| Quote: | Originally posted by back nine
I made the drive from ensenada to loreto last night, tough but do-able |
Glad you made it safely.. How long did it take you to get to Loreto? How was the road, wash outs and detours from Ensenada to Catavina..
Thanks
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