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masymas
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Any women out there who have done the drive in the past year with advice or warnings? It's been a few years since we last drove the Baja.
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woody with a view
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not much has changed. i'm still a guy, too!
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DENNIS
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Where I went to????
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by masymas
Any women out there who have done the drive in the past year with advice or warnings? It's been a few years since we last drove the Baja.
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How far are you going? My sister drives back and forth to San Quintin alone on a regular basis. One female ex-pat in Bahia Asuncion drives on her
own back and forth. The wife of one of our local friends drives to Ensenada on a regular basis--- so it is done a lot----some advice.
Do not drive at after dark.
Be sure you have plenty of gas if you are headed way south---fill up in El Rosario
Plan your trip so that you are not too tired---there are large gaps between some towns.
Just ask for suggestions as to where to stay depending on where you are going. Be a little specific.
And have a GREAT time. One friend I know who camps a lot alone in her small RV always puts out two chairs and has a pair of men's boots that sit
outside.
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krafty
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Just did the drive down to Cabo last month and what Diana said-I would add to keep important papers and dinero in a backpack or purse and if asked to
exit your car at checkpoints, take it with you-
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masymas
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Thank you ladies for your helpful replies. I am headed all the way down to the East Cape. I follow the tips you gave when traveling anywhere alone
but appreciate the reminder about checkpoints. I have some dogs with me. Must I take them out of the car at checkpoints? I also plan on bringing
some things for my house down there.
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Paulina
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Ditto on everything posted above.
I might add a few more suggestions;
Make sure your vehicle is in great working order. Know how to change your own flat, have the tools close at hand including road reflectors.
Give someone your itinerary and check in with them.
If possible carry a Mex. cell phone and emergency #s ( A very good friend of mine loaned me a Mex. cell phone and wireless internet to have on hand
during my adventures.)
At check points I would only unlock and open one door at a time for inspection, and stand right there. A few times I was asked to go open another door
or the back of my truck, to which I refused.
To add to Diana's post, along with the boots and chairs, last summer I added X-lg men's clothing to my laundry line. It's too bad my dog didn't snore
to add to the effect.
Have fun!
P<*)))>{
\"Well behaved women rarely make history.\" Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
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Paulina
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| Quote: | Originally posted by masymas
I have some dogs with me. Must I take them out of the car at checkpoints? |
I don't take mine out.
P<*)))>{
\"Well behaved women rarely make history.\" Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
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masymas
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Awww... love the dog photo! I like to hit El Rosario (or Catavina if delayed), San Ignacio, Mulege or Loreto. Decent restaurants, old churches, and
comfy beds are always worth a stop imho! No rv this trip so will be relying on hotels. Recommendations are welcome.
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BajaNuts
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I did the drive a couple years ago without the help of BajaNomads, and did fine.
There were good gringos along the way to help with a phone call. After arriving in La Paz, I met a couple other Nomads in person. Great group of
folks around here in general....despite the occasional snarky comment...
Here's a thread that's good info for us girlies~
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=36760
Are you headed down and back or just south?
And welcome~~~
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karmatourer
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If you are making the drive in early Feb,I will be riding my motorcycle down via Tecate and plan 3 stops along the way,the final being Loreto.I am
heading to Cabo where I live.
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masymas
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Thanks again for the replies. It is comforting that all of you mention what I consider to be typical Baja situations so it appears as if things have
not changed too much since I last drove down. Need to leave early next week (10th or so) and it is just a one way trip. Will be in San Diego on the
9th. Please u2u me if you are interested in caravaning. Ademas, tengo un esposo muy fuerte, celoso, y un poco loco, y por eso, no puedo viajar con
hombres solos.
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Santiago
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Paulina
I might add a few more suggestions;
....along with the boots and chairs, last summer I added X-lg men's clothing to my laundry line.
P<*)))>{ |
P: OK, so if I set out some spike heels on my patio and hang some women's underwear on my clothes-line will I be OK too? I wonder what would happen?
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wilderone
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It hasn't changed much - the sections of road improvements are very nice - wider coming into El Rosario so you can go a little faster; any new section
now has a shoulder, and there are better "slow down" type road warnings that prevent high-speed, blind curve, over-the-center-line incidents.
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TMW
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Santiago
| Quote: | Originally posted by Paulina
I might add a few more suggestions;
....along with the boots and chairs, last summer I added X-lg men's clothing to my laundry line.
P<*)))>{ |
P: OK, so if I set out some spike heels on my patio and hang some women's underwear on my clothes-line will I be OK too? I wonder what would happen?
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Some guy will bust in looking for his wife or girlfriend, so be careful.
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Bob H
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We only take Luke out when he has to go! He was not very happy at this stop... hahaha
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Paulina
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Santiago
| Quote: | Originally posted by Paulina
I might add a few more suggestions;
....along with the boots and chairs, last summer I added X-lg men's clothing to my laundry line.
P<*)))>{ |
P: OK, so if I set out some spike heels on my patio and hang some women's underwear on my clothes-line will I be OK too? I wonder what would happen?
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Some guy will bust in looking for his wife or girlfriend, so be careful. |
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djh
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Santiago
| Quote: | Originally posted by Paulina
I might add a few more suggestions;
....along with the boots and chairs, last summer I added X-lg men's clothing to my laundry line.
P<*)))>{ |
P: OK, so if I set out some spike heels on my patio and hang some women's underwear on my clothes-line will I be OK too? I wonder what would happen?
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What will happen is your buddies will all be winking, slappin you on the back, and hi5'n you, but unfortunately, your girlfriend / wife will kick yer
backside......!
 wow.... is this a hijack ??? My first, I think !!
Its all just stuff and some numbers.
A day spent sailing isn\'t deducted from one\'s life.
Peace, Love, and Music
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shari
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djh...welcome to the mile highjack club!!!
santiago...bad boy
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BajaBlanca
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SAN IGNACIO - STAY WITH JANE AT CASA LEREE - A GARDEN ROOM
www.casaleree.com
LORETO - STAY WITH STEVEN AT COPA CABANAS - VERY REASONABLE AND CLOSE TO HAPPY HOUR AT AUGGIE'S !!
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