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Arthur
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Anyplace in San Felipe?
Is there anyplace in San Felipe that we should think about visiting at the end of Easter Week if we happen to be in town? We're going to check out
that Saturday flea market, but other than that we're pretty self-contained and will touch down only to get ice -- and possibly rum.
A related question: We have a cell phone that is alleged to be capable of working in Baja del Norte, but who would we call anyway? I'm sure not going
to plead for some local tow truck to come up into some canyon and maybe get stuck in the sand itself trying to extricate us, and same goes for the
Green Angels. Maybe an "escort service." That way we wouldn't even want to be rescued. Anyway, any non-flamey ideas about that topic would be
welcomed.
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yankeeirishman
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Ever seen that big ol Gator sign on Mex 5? The El Dorado access road. Well.... if you follow that dirt road up...it's a nice road. There is rock
climbing, cactus sighting (great cactuses up there, off the road walking distance), and a few waterfalls there. Ask David K or Bajalou for details.
The harbor in SF is very interesting during ships in. The flea market?use your senses when going there. Not saying anything bad?.but use your senses.
A walk in the old back harbor is interesting. A lot of history sits there.
What control freaks there are here. Don\'t believe that post you just read!
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Arthur
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Sounds good, Yanker. Appreciate the ideas. Neve been on 5 in my life, but will watch for th'e gator sign, which, I guess, will get us to the flea mkt
as well.
Will use my senses, as you advise.
Viva la agua!
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I'll probably be at that flea market just up the road from the Alagator sign around 8-830 most Sat mornings. Email or u2u me if you want to meet up.
I can give you a few hints about the area.
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David K
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Bajalou should have caught this, unless you can still use the road at the Rockadile (crocadile, not gator) sign...
That is, the El Dorado people made a new road going west from Hwy. 5, and it is about a mile south of the Rockadile billboard... next to the storage
units... It was, might be signed 'Saltito' and/ or 'Morelia'.
This is the road to Valle Chico, Diablo Dry Lake, the Exotic Canyons (El Cajon, Agua Caliente, Carrizo, Berrendo, Parral, and more), and on to Matomi
Canyon.
The Exotic Canyons web site is http://vivabaja.com/404 taken last year. Photo of Bajalou is in there...
The Matomi Canyon trip web sites are: http://vivabaja.com/matomi (2001) and http://vivabaja.com/204/page5.html (2004)
Great places to drive, hike, explore...
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David K
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Berrendo Canyon
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Parral Canyon
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Watch Your Step!
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Jide's Exotic Cliff
Between Berrendo and Parral, off to the south of the road, Jide spotted the yellow cliff with waterfall stained streaks.
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Agua Caliente Canyon Hot Springs
Here is one of the super hot water sources that create a hot, steaming stream on the canyon floor!
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David K
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El Cajon Canyon
Just doesn't look like the San Felipe Desert, does it? Well, it is!
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David K
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Map
At the top, where it says 'To San Felipe' is where you come in from Hwy. 5
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bajalou
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The old Zoo road is still usable at this time - so far it's only totaly blocked to other than local traffic is when there is a race with all that
traffic. It's also the access to the flea market.
The new road is singed "Morelia"
If Athur is going to the flea market maybe we can arange to meet up. Great photos of the canyons David. That Parral trip was great.
[Edited on 3-24-2005 by bajalou]
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\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
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And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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Arthur
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Why are you tormenting me with these pictures, David? We can't leave until Friday morning.
It just stopped raining up here, so everything looks a little better. Bajalou, we're going to try to make the flea market, and I will try to be
wearing my Gila Monster Beer T-shirt, so sing out if you see me.
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Ok - I'll try to remember - maybe check this thread again before I head down.
Gila Monster Beer - right!
Just saw your location, San Ansilmo CA - have friends foming from there on Sat. The world she is tiny tiny.
[Edited on 3-24-2005 by bajalou]
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
Nomad Baja Interactive map
And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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It's the old Zoo road.....they tie in..........
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Bajalou should have caught this, unless you can still use the road at the Rockadile (crocadile, not gator) sign...
That is, the El Dorado people made a new road going west from Hwy. 5, and it is about a mile south of the Rockadile billboard... next to the storage
units... It was, might be signed 'Saltito' and/ or 'Morelia'.
This is the road to Valle Chico, Diablo Dry Lake, the Exotic Canyons (El Cajon, Agua Caliente, Carrizo, Berrendo, Parral, and more), and on to Matomi
Canyon.
The Exotic Canyons web site is http://vivabaja.com/404 taken last year. Photo of Bajalou is in there...
The Matomi Canyon trip web sites are: http://vivabaja.com/matomi (2001) and http://vivabaja.com/204/page5.html (2004)
Great places to drive, hike, explore... |
[Edited on 3-24-2005 by yankeeirishman]
What control freaks there are here. Don\'t believe that post you just read!
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Matomi Canyon
The best for last... the waterfall fed (year-round) swimming hole of El Matomi.
Sorry Arthur, but I can't help myself!
Have a great time!
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Dont let DavidK fool you here! The El Matomi Holiday Inn is up there.
What control freaks there are here. Don\'t believe that post you just read!
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Arthur
Any canyon you pick will have something worth the effort to find. Canyon Toledo has rock art sites. The best are up canyon a ways. There are also
several nice pools to cool off in.
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Arthur
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Beautiful shot, Bob. I didn't notice Canyon Toledo in my atlas, but I wll look again. I believe you about "any canyon." I have never seen one yet
that wasn't worth walking up.
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