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01-05-2012, 04:22 PM
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Baja Sur
We went ~ 700 miles south of the border down the Baja California penninsula over X-Mass.
The road (Mex 1) is as scary as ever, but the beach was wonderful
We took what is left of the dirt road next to the Enchanted Islands and thru Gonzaga Bay in Baja Norte
Camped on the beach on the Sea of Cortez
The sunrises were spectacular
The dogs had a good time
Not many gringos this year, but lots of bicycle tourers on Mex 1 (not my idea of a good time!)
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01-05-2012, 07:01 PM
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Location: Taylor, Mississippi
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Re: Baja Sur
 more story, please... and pix
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... If you have to ask, you'll never understand...
"... torpedo'd, because we don't generally cotton to bullshit around here." -jage
"... do they ooch apart in the night?" -Dia
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01-05-2012, 10:13 PM
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Location: San Diego
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Re: Baja Sur
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Originally Posted by twogone
more story, please... and pix |
What he said...
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"a quality, stock 460 is a real pleasure" - twogone
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01-06-2012, 07:39 AM
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Re: Baja Sur
Fishing was slow, the water was ~ 60 degrees, but the SCUBA diving was outstanding with mantas, moreys, lobster, and lots of tropicals.
It took 2.5 full days of driving to get down from N. AZ. The new road (Mex 5) from Puertocitos to 8 miles north of Gonzaga is the best 38 miles of highway in Baja north of Dos Cabos. The remaining dirt was graded to Rancho Grande, the rest of the way to Mex 1 is the same. Mex 1 gets a little better when you hit Baja California Sur, but driving the pavement on Mex 1 is terrifying.
We were on the beach for 10 days, and had it to ourselves all but 2 days when we shared it with a Canadian with a 4wd diesel Mitsubishii right-hand side drive van.
It was nice not to have to deal with the extreme tidal ranges that you get in the northern Sea of Cortez.
The campsite was reasonably protected so it was easy to cook and play in the water every day (Baja can be WINDY) It was a nice trip, but as usual, too short.
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01-06-2012, 08:19 AM
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Re: Baja Sur
Boy does that look like a fun trip. Great photos.
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2008 E-150 5.4L w/Quigley. Vangator II Wheelchair lift,
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01-06-2012, 08:45 AM
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Location: Taylor, Mississippi
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Re: Baja Sur
 Thanks for the extras... yep, I got the envy, just not the cojones to do that one as a solo rig. 
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'95 SMB E350 Quigley 7.3
https://www.taylorarts.com
... If you have to ask, you'll never understand...
"... torpedo'd, because we don't generally cotton to bullshit around here." -jage
"... do they ooch apart in the night?" -Dia
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01-06-2012, 09:37 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Southern New Mexico
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Re: Baja Sur
So, was this your last great adventure before selling this van? A new SMB in your future?
Herb
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SMB-less as of 02/04/2012. Our savings account is richer, but our adventures are poorer.
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01-06-2012, 09:57 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
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Re: Baja Sur
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Originally Posted by BroncoHauler
So, was this your last great adventure before selling this van? A new SMB in your future?
Herb
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I miss my old pickup truck
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01-11-2012, 09:48 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
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Re: Baja Sur
Great TR and that sunset pic is outstanding. I'm one of the other 2 or 3 SMB owners in Flag as well.
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2005 E350 RB 6.0 PSD for extended fun
1989 Landcruiser FJ62 for local fun
2011 VW TDI Golf for hwy fun
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01-11-2012, 11:08 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Seattle, WA
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Re: Baja Sur
Fantastic, jstanley. I've got to get myself back down there sometime soon. We'll see how the new Mex 5 changes things on that coast.
-- Geoff
http://octopup.org/baja2009
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