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dobryan
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 Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2020 8:46 pm Post subject: Baja 2020 -- 5 Vanagons, 8 days |
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We have begun our trip into Baja for our whale watching and Corona virus isolation adventure.
Our group is:
crazyvwvanman
16cvs and Jay
Rich
Chula Vista Bob
Myself and my friend Joe (aka the Maryland contingent)
We entered Mexico via Rt 5 into Tijuana at 9am and promptly got all our busses cat scanned in the big commercial vehicle sequestration area. Thankfully they only said my prostate was slightly enlarged and no polyps, see them in 5 years.
The whole visa process, cat scan, and entry took about one hour.
Our first stop was in Ensanada for the fish market (shrimp for dinner), tacos for lunch, bank atm, and liquor store for tequila (of course a tasting was necessary).
South of Ensenada climbing into the hillside there was a long stoppage for reconstruction of a landslide area. The wait was so long that the locals has set up street vendors.
At the end of the first day we made camp at El Papillion south of San Quin Tin on the Pacific coast. Shrimp and steak on the grill with fresh margaritas (tequila, Triple Sec, Roses Lime juice) for dinner followed by an awesome sunset.
Tomorrow we have an all day drive to the beach outside San Ignacio.
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jimf909 
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| Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2020 8:58 pm Post subject: Re: Baja 2020 5 Vanagons 8 days |
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Hooray for trip reports!
It looks like the crazy multi-color van in your caravan is the cover van on the Vanagon Owners Group at fb...
Enjoy.
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dobryan
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Russpauly
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| Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2020 9:22 pm Post subject: Re: Baja 2020 5 Vanagons 8 days |
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Looks like it’s going to be a great trip at the right time! 
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Vanagon Nut
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| Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2020 9:25 pm Post subject: Re: Baja 2020 5 Vanagons 8 days |
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Awesome.
Look forward to reading/seeing more!
Neil.
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flyboyaviator
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| Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2020 1:17 pm Post subject: Re: Baja 2020 -- 5 Vanagons, 8 days |
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| That looks great, hope all of you have magnificent time South of the border. |
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dobryan
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Alaskaberrys
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| Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2020 1:43 pm Post subject: Re: Baja 2020 -- 5 Vanagons, 8 days |
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| dobryan wrote: |
| No cell signal for a while. |
A blessing 
Have a great trip! Envious 
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erste
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| Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2020 1:59 pm Post subject: Re: Baja 2020 -- 5 Vanagons, 8 days |
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| Safe travels! |
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Zeitgeist 13
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| Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2020 1:59 pm Post subject: Re: Baja 2020 -- 5 Vanagons, 8 days |
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That multi-hued van kinda looks like the one that belonged to the French chef dude*, only it's been half-ass stripped of the artwork.
*I forget his screen name, but he was a member here for a while.
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riceye
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| Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2020 3:33 pm Post subject: Re: Baja 2020 -- 5 Vanagons, 8 days |
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| Zeitgeist 13 wrote: |
That multi-hued van kinda looks like the one that belonged to the French chef dude*, only it's been half-ass stripped of the artwork.
*I forget his screen name, but he was a member here for a while. |
Aswah! His real name is Francois. His Westy was named Kaya. And he truly is a French chef. He sold Kaya and his last post was in 2015. He has a restaurant in Portland, OR, I believe. He did put plenty of love into Kaya.
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Love My Westy
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| Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 5:00 pm Post subject: Re: Baja 2020 -- 5 Vanagons, 8 days |
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I returned from Baja two weeks ago because of concerns my wife had that the border may be closed. I hope that doesn't happen to you and that you have a great trip. Lots of Mexican food here in Tucson.
Glad I was able to change my pesos back at 18.25 to 1. It's 22.62 today. The peso has lost a lot of its value.
Be sure to do a whale watch trip at Guerero Negro or San Ignacio.
Drive carefully, driving is the most dangerous part of going to Baja.
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84WestyHobbes
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| Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2020 7:09 am Post subject: Re: Baja 2020 -- 5 Vanagons, 8 days |
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My bud was just down there for a kayaking trip and took photos with your vans and sent my way! Sounds like an awesome adventure so far
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4Gears4Tires
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| Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2020 8:14 pm Post subject: Re: Baja 2020 -- 5 Vanagons, 8 days |
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The world can be a small place.
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Love My Westy
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| Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2020 10:54 pm Post subject: Re: Baja 2020 -- 5 Vanagons, 8 days |
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'Not sure of your itinerary, but consider highway 5 on the way back north. It is all new road to San Filipe and the quickest way back to the states without all the population. There are a couple of detours where bridges are still out from the storms last year.
California is on a shelter in place order from the Governor, so, there won't be any restaurants open. The restaurants here in Tucson are closed except they can still do takeout. It's a different world than when you left. They are recommending that all Americans traveling abroad come home, and hinting about US/Mex border changes which may come Friday.
Also, social distancing is the rule up here now, meaning keeping space between individuals so as not to spread Corona virus.
Good Luck, and again drive safely, Rich |
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Love My Westy
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kamzcab86
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| Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2020 11:53 am Post subject: Re: Baja 2020 -- 5 Vanagons, 8 days |
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| They are recommending that all Americans traveling abroad come home, and hinting about US/Mex border changes which may come Friday. |
Borders will be shut to non-essential travel at 12:00 am Saturday, March 21st.
https://www.abc15.com/news/state/southern-and-nort...g-march-21
Hopefully, you guys have been keeping track of the news and are on your way back north.
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Tobias Duncan
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| Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2020 3:29 pm Post subject: Re: Baja 2020 -- 5 Vanagons, 8 days |
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| My understanding is that you will not be allowed to cross the border to start a vacation but you will be allowed to come home at any time if you are already over there. |
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Love My Westy
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| Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2020 4:31 pm Post subject: Re: Baja 2020 -- 5 Vanagons, 8 days |
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| Tobias Duncan wrote: |
| My understanding is that you will not be allowed to cross the border to start a vacation but you will be allowed to come home at any time if you are already over there. |
Are you still down in Baja Tobias? |
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