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I think I'll take a walk...
...across the border.
What do you think about that?
Either Otay or San Y.
Which is best for walking across?
Also, I will rent a car in Tijuana.
What do you think of that move?
If I ride the train down it will be San Ysidro... I've done that a few times.
Seems scary but isn't... during the daytime.
The reason is that I am not ready to drive my truck down yet. And need to return in a week or 2 for hernia surgery and probably at Scripps.
I can't be rugged and tuff until that is done.
And summer is coming...
But I will officially begin living in Baja for the rest of my life next Saturday and need to get the keys...
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"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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David K
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Congratulations Mike!
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fishbuck
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Thanks DK...
The journey continues...
The journey begins...
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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I'm at that point, but the wife doesn't quite share the
interest I have, going to have a test run for a few months.
Taking Amtrak to San Diego, SD trolley to border San
Ysidro, walk across. No info on rental car within Mex,
apparently there is a Ca. rental that allows their cars
into Mex, cabaja.com or something similar. If you
can get by without a vehicle you could take the bus
to SQ from just inside TJ at the border
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fishbuck
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My preliminary research indicates several car rentals within walking distance to San Y gate.
$130/week includes extra insurance. Tiny car. Good for the hiway.
Limited dirt road capability.
I'm traveling light. My new place isn't fully furnished yet so may only stay a night or 2 until tv is on. I need Star Trek. And Fishing shows. And
motocross, and Game of Thrones... but that's all I need.
I suppose a brief tour is in order.
Maybe a night at Baja Cactus and Catavina might be necessary for a proper re-intro to baja. I never stay on Santa Maria beach at the big hotel or at
Cielito Lindo...
Been over 2 years since I have been able to make tracks in Baja.
A hard couple of years...
But that is over... mostly...
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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Quote: Originally posted by TedZark  | Otay is about out of the way, so walking across there just means catching a taxi back into town. So... IMHO San Ysidro is best for walking across.
Just more active, many more taxis, probably many more English speakers if you need help finding your way around.
With the right attitude, it is a very friendly town. Even hustlers are human and enjoy a smile and a non-combative conversation.
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True that. For the most part the entire experience is good...
Even that time the pretty lady... fondled... me on the street.
It wasn't until later when after I ordered a beer that l realized that when she was grabbing my...equipment... that she also slipped my $20 beer money
out off my pocket...
And it was almost worth $20... almost...
$20 buys alot of... beer... in TJ.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
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"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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Food at 'Parcela 12', Km. 16+ (on the left) is quite the rave with everyone who has stopped there. It is just past the El Pabellon RV park entrance
road.
In El Rosario, the El Faro (near Km. 59, on the left), was good for all three meals of the day. La Pasadita is across the highway also popular. The
crab soup at Mama Espinoza's (Km. 57+) was great a couple of months ago, too.
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fishbuck
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"That's no lady... that's your wife...!"
And who said I was blamin'
I wasn't mad. But I did get kicked out of the bar for having no money after them opening me one of their finest, coldest beers...
So yeah... moral of the story is... don't let any pretty ladies overwelm you by dazzling you with their large round moist... eyes...
Don't let them touch your... stuff out on the street!
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"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K | Food at 'Parcela 12', Km. 16+ (on the left) is quite the rave with everyone who has stopped there. It is just past the El Pabellon RV park entrance
road.
In El Rosario, the El Faro (near Km. 59, on the left), was good for all three meals of the day. La Pasadita is across the highway also popular. The
crab soup at Mama Espinoza's (Km. 57+) was great a couple of months ago, too. |
Exactly. All those places eveyone mentions on here but are always a blur in my windshield...
I have time... precious wonderful slowlane time!
Slow down and smell the cactus roses... you know?
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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fishbuck
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Step 1
1) Uber to Surfliner...
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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| Quote: Originally posted by fishbuck | | Quote: Originally posted by David K | Food at 'Parcela 12', Km. 16+ (on the left) is quite the rave with everyone who has stopped there. It is just past the El Pabellon RV park entrance
road.
In El Rosario, the El Faro (near Km. 59, on the left), was good for all three meals of the day. La Pasadita is across the highway also popular. The
crab soup at Mama Espinoza's (Km. 57+) was great a couple of months ago, too. |
Exactly. All those places eveyone mentions on here but are always a blur in my windshield...
I have time... precious wonderful slowlane time!
Slow down and smell the cactus roses... you know? |
Exactly!
While I was very privileged to cover so much ground collecting road data for the Baja Bound guide, I was on a schedule to cover as much as humanly
possible and could not stop and see everything. Every dirt road in Baja goes somewhere... somewhere interesting!
Neal Johns used to say here, "if you come to a fork in the road and don't take it, God will get you!"
If I had unlimited time in Baja, I would go down every dirt road, note the kilometer at the turnoff, note the mileage of the road, photograph where it
ended.
So many roads... so little time!
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I recommend using the ped west crossing both going south and coming back if you walk. Much easier on the feet. There are taxis waiting on both
sides and Uber can be called as well.
Have fun in Baja!
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fishbuck
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| Quote: Originally posted by BajaBlanca | I recommend using the ped west crossing both going south and coming back if you walk. Much easier on the feet. There are taxis waiting on both
sides and Uber can be called as well.
Have fun in Baja!
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Excellent tip. Thank you Blanca
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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fish, i have come to really look forward to what is going to roll off your keyboard next. never fails to amaze and amuse.
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fishbuck
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One nevers knows what's next in my Baja...
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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Fishbuck.... retirement for you? I can't remember the last time we sipped some tequila together... maybe, a book signing event years ago.
Have fun.
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
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David K
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Almost exactly 11 years ago...
| Quote: Originally posted by Bob H | Fishbuck.... retirement for you? I can't remember the last time we sipped some tequila together... maybe, a book signing event years ago.
Have fun. |
Indeed!
Pyramid Resort Booksigning Event #6, May 3, 2008: http://vivabaja.com/book6/
Baja Nomads 'Fishbuck' and 'Bob H' at the Pyramid Resort.
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fishbuck
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I loved that shirt!
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
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Ok.
Slight adjustment.
I think I will coast my monster truck to san diego and park it at San Ysidro and walk across to get my rental car.
Not ready for the train ride yet. I've done and it's ok... kinda fun.
But I want my truck ready cause I need to come back a little quicker than I thought.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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Get your annual insurance policy with Baja Bound and drive down. Crime in San Diego too high!
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