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Ken Cooke
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Sun, Sand, and Shells (part 2) - San Felipe, Ensenada, Tijuana
Arturo had to return home, but with his tires aired down to approx. 10 p.s.i. all around, he was able to creep along the beach without any trouble.
Here, Arturo is providing shade to the camp before heading home.
Morning in camp.
Morning along Shell Island
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Ken Cooke
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Arturo's rig!
Arturo did all of the work himself...Here's a look inside of the Baja Bus!
Dual Alternators power the gadgets atop a 3500 1-ton engine!
Enough room for the entire family...and then some!
Insulation for the cold-air intake system keeps the engine cool, and the noise-level quiet.
All 4 on the floor!
Got Power? 
Symptoms of the Mission Santa Maria run. Arturo will be mounting the unibody to a frame to prevent more damage such as this buckling to the
cabinetry.
Full theatre w/Surround 5.1 Dolby Audio...for the trail!
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Ensenada!
This was Leidys' first time in Ensenada. SHE LOVED IT! Maybe, one day we can take a cruise to Ensenada...
The fish market had all the great stuff! I wish there was one where we live!!
This was Leidys' and my first trip alone together (outside of Colombia). Great times, indeed.
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Tijuana!
As we arrived into Tijuana, a cool 65 degrees prevailed the entire time we were there. Identical to Bogota, Colombia - we suddenly felt cold and had
to replace our desert clothing for colder climate clothing.
Tijuana is home to probably 1/3rd of my friends. Leidys was fortunate enough to meet all of them! This is Nena and her two pretty daughters Michelle
and Raquel.
I first met Noeh on the Baja Pole Line Road back in 2005. Then, he was a 13 yr. old kid - now he has a job at the local theatre and is preparing for
University studies.
Willys' Off Road shop in Playas de Tijuana. Here I am with Willy and some of the rigs that has made him a local fixture in the 4WD scene in Tijuana.
Monster meats, 1 ton running gear, and a mini truck body. This is one of Willys' personal vehicles.
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Ken Cooke
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Total Jeep Security!
El Mirador Motel along the US/Mexico border in the Soler section of Tijuana provides garage protection for your vehicle - just like in San Felipe.
300 Pesos/night was the daily rate at El Mirador Motel. They don't advertise on-line - adding to the surprise element of our bargain search
throughout the Baja continent.
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David K
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Great stuff!! Thanks Ken... 
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The Thursday Soler Market (near Carl's Jr.) in Tijuana
Yes, that's CG next to Leidys!
Noeh showed up as well.
Shoppers by the dozens in Soler.
Bargains a plenty!
CG and family.
Leidys loved seeing the things for sale. This reminded her of Downtown Barranquilla, Colombia. Lots of good stuff for low prices.
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Ken Cooke
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CG's new Baja Crawler in its' infant stage...
We eventually had to throw in the travel towel and head home. 
Thanks to CG for his family's hospitality, and David K, Elizabeth, and Arthur for such a great vacation!
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David K
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Great to camp with other happy, positive, four wheeling friends!
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Curt63
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Great trip report. great pics. great lookin people. I wanna roll with you in Baja someday.
Cheers Curt
No worries
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Wow, you found CG and his family in TJ! Does he have a place there?
And really gorgeous babes in Tijuana, I gotta tell my son to come with me to Baja next time so he can meet some Mexican/Latina babes. Gotta catch up
with DK on becoming a grandpa :-)
Great photos Ken. Thanks for sharing!
Art
[Edited on 7-11-2010 by edm1]
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David K
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Art, fyi... I just posted the trip report on Tacoma World (Travel Forum)... since you are also a member there.
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AWESOME pictures!
READY SET.....................
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by edm1
Wow, you found CG and his family in TJ! Does he have a place there? |
CG is a very good friend of mine, and he isn't too difficult to find. I was blessed to have met him 5 yrs ago when I was hosting 4WD trips into Baja
to the Pole Line Road. I always look forward to visiting him and his family when I travel south.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by edm1
And really gorgeous babes in Tijuana, I gotta tell my son to come with me to Baja next time so he can meet some Mexican/Latina babes.
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Something every father should do with his (over 18) son. Some really friendly chicas here in TJ.
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by k-rico
| Quote: | Originally posted by edm1
And really gorgeous babes in Tijuana, I gotta tell my son to come with me to Baja next time so he can meet some Mexican/Latina babes.
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Something every father should do with his (over 18) son. Some really friendly chicas here in TJ. |
Arturo isn't looking for his son to "Pay to Play", just to meet someone nice.
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k-rico
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
| Quote: | Originally posted by k-rico
| Quote: | Originally posted by edm1
And really gorgeous babes in Tijuana, I gotta tell my son to come with me to Baja next time so he can meet some Mexican/Latina babes.
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Something every father should do with his (over 18) son. Some really friendly chicas here in TJ. |
Arturo isn't looking for his son to "Pay to Play", just to meet someone nice. |
It's not necessarily an either/or situation. I guess I should have interpreted And really gorgeous babes to mean nice girls.
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by k-rico
| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
| Quote: | Originally posted by k-rico
| Quote: | Originally posted by edm1
And really gorgeous babes in Tijuana, I gotta tell my son to come with me to Baja next time so he can meet some Mexican/Latina babes.
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Something every father should do with his (over 18) son. Some really friendly chicas here in TJ. |
Arturo isn't looking for his son to "Pay to Play", just to meet someone nice. |
It's not necessarily an either/or situation. I guess I should have interpreted And really gorgeous babes to mean nice girls.
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No worries. I would hate for Arturo (and son) to get mixed up in the wrong side of Tijuana. There are so many nice people there. But, learning to
speak Spanish will take his son quite a long ways towards striking up conversations.
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David K
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"But, learning to speak Spanish will take his son quite a long ways towards striking up conversations."
It may not be so bad, as Tagalog and Spanish are very close.
If his son also speaks Tagalog, that is.
(edited for goat, Art is from the Philippenes and Tagalog is the official language there)
[Edited on 7-11-2010 by David K]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
It may not be so bad, as Tagalog and Spanish are very close. |
wtf?
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