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BajaBill74
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Last Trip to Mulege.
Four years ago I posted the same topic because I thought that due to back problems it would be my last.
However, last year I thought I could make it. Unfortunately, it lasted two days. (When you can't reach down to change your socks it's time to get
out of Dodge.)
This year is going to be another try. I'll arrive on Monday the 7th and stay for seven nights. I stay at Hotel Mulege and eat across the street at
Restaurant Doney except for a night at Equipales (sp) and El Candil if open.
Every day I drive to Coco's beach where I spend the day reading my Kendal, taking dips in the SOC, and having a few cold ones, while listening to
music. This is called a relaxing vacation.
I've taken many pictures over the years, but no Nomad collection would be complete without the three famous palm trees. Are they located at that
community that has the tennis court next to the highway? If not, how do I find them?
If successful there will be a picture of my setup at Coco's.
What I'm doing at work is so secret, even I don't know what I'm doing!
One should believe in God, because even Google doesn't know everything.
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SFandH
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Sounds like a relaxing week!
The famous palms are at the south end of Playa Coyote, south of Cocos several kilometers. Go past Bertha's store and restaurant on the west side of
the highway (Tecate sign on a pole) and turn to the beach right after the houses end.
For future reference, please measure the distance from the center of the eastern most tree trunk to the water and the height of the tide, compared to
mean high tide for the day you are there. Measurements should be to the nearest 1/4 inch. 
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BajaBill74
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My picture will include a ruler and maybe even a micrometer.
What I'm doing at work is so secret, even I don't know what I'm doing!
One should believe in God, because even Google doesn't know everything.
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AKgringo
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I could be wrong, but I think they are at the south end of Coyote Beach....if the rising sea level hasn't claimed them!
Edit; I guess I was a little slow on the reply!
[Edited on 8-4-2017 by AKgringo]
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DavidT
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Every time I'm in the area I dig them up and move them inland a few inches.
It's worked so far.
David
Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious.
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Sweetwater
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I suggest bringing a sounding stick, they might be under water.
I have a bad back so I feel your pain.
Everbody\'s preachin\' at me that we all wanna git to heaven, trouble is, nobody wants to die to git there.-BB King
Reality is what does not go away when you stop believing in it. -Philip K Dick
Nothing is worse than active ignorance. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe(1749-1832, German writer, artist and politician)
When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I\'ve never tried before. - Mae West
Experience is what keeps a man who makes the same mistake twice from admitting it the third time around.
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Howard
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IS THIS THE ONE YOUR LOOKING FOR?
[Edited on 8-4-2017 by Howard]
We don't stop playing because we grow old;
we grow old because we stop playing
George Bernard Shaw
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tiotomasbcs
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There ya go! One of many reasons I signed on with this crew. Laugh at Life cause she don't always treat you pretty! Live, Love and Laugh and
don't believe everything you read on the internet. Have fun Bill. Smiles. Tio
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Paco Facullo
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Good for you BajaBill,,,,,
Do what cha can and enjoy it all ......
I am very happy you're there having a great time.
All the best , Paco
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wessongroup
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Good for you ... Hope it goes well
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BajaBill74
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Day 1. Drove 563 miles to Chula Vista through terrible traffic in L.A.
It took 11.5 hours. Bought gas at Costco. It should last to Visciano or San Ignacio. (10.5 gal Prius).
The pot holes won't be bad south of Cataviña compared to L.A.
What I'm doing at work is so secret, even I don't know what I'm doing!
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David K
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Keep it up!
Thanks for sharing your trip!
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acadist
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Quote: Originally posted by BajaBill74  | Day 1. Drove 563 miles to Chula Vista through terrible traffic in L.A.
It took 11.5 hours. Bought gas at Costco. It should last to Visciano or San Ignacio. (10.5 gal Prius).
The pot holes won't be bad south of Cataviña compared to L.A. |
I agree, the potholes were there but not as bad as the gang made them sound. Pay attention and they are bearable. The road is still so much better
than years ago when I first came down. And my phone works!
Dave
I moved to CO and they made me buy a little rod to make it feel like a real fish
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David K
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A lot were filled between Chapala and El Crucero. El Crucero to L.A. Bay jcn. still the worst part of Mex 1.
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vandenberg
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Found out years ago to avoid L.A. like the plaque. At Bakersfield, take 52 to 4 corners and than 395 to 15. Even taking 210 at the south end of the
grapevine to 15 is a lot better.
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BajaBill74
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Where did I go wrong? First, I got to Mulege and found my Hotel is booked for the 10th, so I only have Tuesday and Wednesday to find the famous palm
trees.
I went just South of Coyote and found an El Coyote sign that took me to the beach. To the right were palapas for rent and no palm trees.
I grabbed my camera and headed North along all the houses with many palm trees. The two dogs didn't even stop me. I got to the end of the palm
trees, but didn't see any that looked like Davids.
With only Tuesday and Wednesday left, I'm desperate.
Can anyone help? How about you, David?
I tried to follow the directions from SFandH but failed. Maybe something more specific.
What I'm doing at work is so secret, even I don't know what I'm doing!
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SFandH
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you didn't go far enough along the beach to the south.
you were almost there
maybe a map with annotations will appear soon
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mcnut
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you can also see them from the highway.
Bruce
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David K
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Bill, go to my website www.vivabaja.com and see how they look and where they are as seen from the highway, high above.
Actually, I parked off the highway and walked on the old Baja road 100 feet to take that picture. It is too dangerous on Hwy. 1 to stop there!
As the others said, you didn't drive south along the water far enough. At high tide, the sea covers the road... and not from any new climate change...
it has always covered the road there at high tide!
The web page image may not show on a phone... Just search El Coyote posts by me to see the many photos proving the sea level hasn't changed enough to
be noticed, or cause people to relocate. Erosion yes, sea level no.
[Edited on 8-8-2017 by David K]
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carlosg
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K | Bill, go to my website www.vivabaja.com and see how they look and where they are as seen from the highway, high above.
Actually, I parked off the highway and walked on the old Baja road 100 feet to take that picture. It is too dangerous on Hwy. 1 to stop there!
As the others said, you didn't drive south along the water far enough. At high tide, the sea covers the road... and not from any new climate change...
it has always covered the road there at high tide!
The web page image may not show on a phone... Just search El Coyote posts by me to see the many photos proving the sea level hasn't changed enough to
be noticed, or cause people to relocate. Erosion yes, sea level no.
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Hi David,
Could you post a direct link to the post you mention so Bill can easily find it? I was able to open your website's link on my "smartphone" but
couldn't find it.
Thanks for your help.
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