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David K
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Mission Santa María 2022
Nomads TMW, El Comadante Loco, XRPhilang, and David K, along with four others (Ed, Ken, Debbie, and Miriam) are heading south in two Tacomas, a
Rubicon, and a Grand Cherokee.
I will post as I am able or when I return.
In San Quintin now, 5 pm, rain just started.
El Rosario tonight.
Gasoline has been no problem so far. We hear San Felipe is out. We plan to go back that way!
Adios for now!
[Edited on 4-12-2022 by David K]
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David K
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Report #2
Checked into our wonderful rooms at Baja Cactus, still incredible low priced ($650 pesos single or about $33 dollars). The new restaurant in front is
still awaiting to be finished. The Pemex next door has a new look and new sign.
Dinner for the 8 of us was at Mama Espinoza's and was terrific, all agreed. Crab soup, fish plates, tacos, enchiladas, and I had the crab-stuffed
Chile rellanos... Amazing!
Light rain as we walked back to our rooms.
Tomorrow, off to the mission!
These are the four vehicles:
TW and I are in his Tacoma; Rudy (el comadante loco) and Ken are in Rudy's Tacoma; XRPhilang and Ed are in Ed's Grand Cherokee; and Debbie and Miriam
are in Debbie's Jeep Rubicon 4-door.
If I misspelled anything, I will fix it later, chill! 
[Edited on 3-29-2022 by David K]
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ehall
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Have a great time. Should be fun after a little rain.
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John M
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Grandpas?
How was the visit and drop off at the Grandpas?
Have a great adventure today!
John M
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David K
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Good morning from El Rosario! It is wet here with a steady, light rain. We will be motoring after breakfast.
Yes, we went to the Grandpa's home yesterday. They were so happy to receive the donations.
More details when I get home...
David
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wilderone
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Oh Man - WIWT
Great news that Baja Cactus will have a restaurant soon. Remember, years ago, it was suggested Antonio have a take-out window for travelers on the
move, and stopping at the gas station. Everyone stops there - I wish Antonio success.
A little rain and heading to the mission is a great benefit for you - the small stream near the mission site may be running, and will pack down some
of the sandy stretches.
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Vince
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Enjoying your reports, David. We are flying (commercial)to Loreto, renting a car and driving up to Coyote Bay to our house on April 3-10. Vince
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David K
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Super news, Vince. We are about to leave Baja Cactus. Got the details on the future restaurant, spa, coffee shop, events center, from Isela (Antonio's
manager here). With Covid, it was put on hold. Gotta go!
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bajatrailrider
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Im happy David you got good food at Mamas last 10 years never had good meal there . Good luck on off road run get that taco dirty.
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John Harper
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Looking forward to some pics, have fun!
John
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John M
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At the Mission
I got a SPOT message from TW, whom David K is riding with, from the mission, sent at 6:00 p.m. today, Tuesday. "All is OK"
Of course I do not know if they just arrived, or are preparing to leave. TW will likely send another on their way back to Hwy 1, or when they reach
the highway.
John M
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pacificobob
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Hands down the most overrated restaurant in baja. Mediocre would be a charitable description.
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PaulW
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Historical place to visit to say you have been there. Good posters and
trinkets.
Plain Mexican food.
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John M
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TW, David K and others
At 12:45 I got a SPOT from TW. Looks as though they are getting gasoline at Catavina. Part of the group will be heading north, TW and Rudy heading
south to the 1 & 5 junction then north on the 5 - at least that was the plan.
So, they (at least TW) made it up the Widowmaker.
I'm certain David K will post something when he gets service.
John M
[Edited on 3-30-2022 by John M]
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David K
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Hola amigos,
We all made it to the mission and back...
Road was virtually impassable and the Widowmaker was not the hardest part!!
We all went south to Chapala and visited with Coco.
Now, at El Comadante Loco's beach house with WiFi.
Gonzaga has gas and diesel.
Tons of photos and details coming...
Ok, dinner is ready!
Heading home tomorrow.
Hope San Felipe isn't crazy getting through!
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John Harper
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Congratulations!! Glad to hear you had a successful adventure. Looking forward to some pictures and stories.
John
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larryC
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I went to the Mission last November and going in was exciting but coming out was a team effort. I was driving a Polaris rzr 1000 4 seat. Ended up
breaking a belt but had spares. Fun ride.
Off grid, 12-190 watt evergreen solar panels on solar trackers, 2-3648 stacked Outback inverters, 610ah LiFePo4 48v battery bank, FM 60 and MX60
Outback charge controllers, X-240 Outback transformer for 240v from inverters, 6500 watt Kubota diesel generator.
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geoffff
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So excited to see details!!!
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John Harper
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Quote: Originally posted by larryC  | | I went to the Mission last November and going in was exciting but coming out was a team effort. I was driving a Polaris rzr 1000 4 seat. Ended up
breaking a belt but had spares. Fun ride. |
They seem to be very susceptible to broken belts. Why is that? Is it a hard task to replace? I read on Polaris site they last 1500-2000 miles,
which seem very short life between leaving you stranded. Harley drive belts often last over 100K miles.
John
[Edited on 3-31-2022 by John Harper]
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edm1
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What does this mean?
Nevertheless, looking forward to photos.
[Edited on 3-31-2022 by edm1]
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