LandRonB Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Hola Amigos, Amigas, Ninos and Ninas! Time to plan for our Baja 2017 Trip! Enrique and I will be hosting a trip planning dinner on the wknd of Feb 4/5 (date/time TBD). Ideally max of 6 vehicles to make it more manageable (we can have more but TBD). Will be making and sharing some tacos and serving cold Pacificos and Jarritos (which is a Mexican soda brand) to get us all in the mode during the planning session. You are more than welcome to contribute and bring your own dish/drinks to share. We will cover (more details will be covered during our planning session):- Trip dates, where we're going, stopping, and return to the USA- Logistics, routes, total miles, gas stops, etc...- Essentials for border crossing: valid passports, Mexican auto insurance, when to exchange US dollars to pesos, etc...- Off-Road essentials: extra fuel can, drinking water, recovery gear, tools, etc...- Other essentials: first aid kit, water shoes- Driving in Mexico - Do's and Don't- Returning to the USA - Do's and Don'tWill to try cover all these in 2 hours including Q&A Can we get a count on who can attend this planning session (both attendees who can go to Baja or on the fence still are welcome)? Can we get a count on who can't attend this planning session due to conflicting sched but are planning to go to Baja? Any questions at this time? Ron Ok our pre-planning meeting for Baja is this Saturday afternoon/early evening. Let's agree on the time for 2 hrs. Here's the confirmed list of attendees for our pre-planning mtg. And interest list - let us know if you can make it or not:1) Enrique - Confirmed2) Ron - Confirmed3) Jared - Confirmed4) Chris - Confirmed5) David (and Luismi) - can't attend the pre-planning but confirmed for Baja.6) Kevin - Confirmed Alpaca and Hinesdisco - still interested? Enrique will make enough fish tacos for the attendees, and I will provide the beverages Pacificos and Water or Soda. Attached is a image of Baja Mexico, and for folks who have traveled to Baja in the past will recognize the places we traveled to such as TJ, Mexicali, Ensenada, Catavina, San Felipe, Gonzaga Bay, Mulege and even as far as Loreto. Our destination this year will either be Bahia De Los Angeles (beach/water) or the dessert/mountains. Will discuss during the pre-planning. I will PM my address to the confirmed attendees. Let me know who else is interested in attending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Enrique is locked out so he can't post. We chatted yesterday and we are on for today Saturday 6pm - I will email the address to the confirmed attendees. Bring your empty stomach, enjoy the good food and drinks, and let's firm up our trip plans for Baja. Once the plans are baked, we will share it to attendees including those folks (David and Luismi) who can't make the planning trip. They don't need GPS - just point them to Tacos El Fenix and they are good to go! This will be the beginning of an interesting year to travel inside Mexico given the political atmosphere, and will need to discuss safety as priority, and risk management including removing any political themed bumper stickers. I can see the smart remarks/post coming in so don't think about it Rupert, Graeme, etc... Adios amigos! Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 This will be the beginning of an interesting year to travel inside Mexico given the political atmosphere, and will need to discuss safety as priority, and risk management including removing any political themed bumper stickers. I can see the smart remarks/post coming in so don't think about it Rupert, Graeme, etc... RonSo what you're saying is you're Hoping for Change from those guys? (sorry, couldn't resist ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeWare Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 This will be the beginning of an interesting year to travel inside Mexico given the political atmosphere, and will need to discuss safety as priority, and risk management including removing any political themed bumper stickers. I can see the smart remarks/post coming in so don't think about it Rupert, Graeme, etc... Ron,So, Pink Floyd themes are out?http://i3.cpcache.com/product/1149528518/brick_in_the_wall_sticker_oval.jpg?color=White&height=460&width=460&qv=90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 hmmm.... I will carefully check if I can make planning meeting.It's anniversary with Marie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Funny guys! Chris, bring Marie over. Enrique's fish tacos are first class, and Jared and I will sing Mariachi Just like in Mexico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROVRMAN2 Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Ron, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqomZQMZQCQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinw.rrc Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Enrique is locked out so he can't post.Locked out sounds so harsh. The grace period ended on Jan. 31 so any members who hadn't renewed were automatically reverted to guest. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 @RonCT110 - i won't make it tonight... she got home from her errands with a cold. So, we're staying in. I'll have to catch up on details another time.We would have loved to join otherwise. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 Ron, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqomZQMZQCQ lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 Locked out sounds so harsh. The grace period ended on Jan. 31 so any members who hadn't renewed were automatically reverted to guest. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Ok how about locked out as guest. J/k. Ok renew time for those who haven't. C yah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 Great get together last night. Enrique thank you for the excellent food as usual. The Baja trip is on, and the group decided to close the sign-up and keep it to a small manageable group of the following: - DiscoChef (Enrique & his Daughter) LR3- CT110 (Ron Boston & his 2 Sons) DII- DCProven (David Provencio & his Daughter plus a guest Luismi w/his 110) RRC- RedRover (Jared) RRC- Lithium1330 (Chris) D90 Our trail leader once we are in Mexico will be Alejandro from Baja Land Rover Club. Total of 7 trucks including the trail leader. We will share the trip details soon as we get a more information on the National Park we may want to check-out, and a relief mission (drop off used eye glasses, clothes, etc...) which is our way of giving back to community. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinw.rrc Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 Just in case anyone was wondering if the President makes any appearances... two in one day people!!! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcproven Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 Vamonos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcproven Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 Question: Do we have final dates? it looks like the spring break for Alicia is the week of 8th to 15th of April not 1st to 8thCan you guys share with me the plans so far, if not public yet, PM me. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoChef Posted February 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 David, April 1-8The plan is to meet in San Ysidro (like last year) in the late AM on Saturday April 1 Head to Valle de Guadalupe to visit some wineries, then spend the night at a winery (we're arranging that). Sunday morning; Tacos El Fenix then head to San Pedro Martir in the Sierras (semi-difficult trail. two nights here. Then tuesday head to bahia de los angeles (all day drive) then set up camp there for the next two days so we may enjoy all of Baja's hospitality i. e. fishing, eating, snorkeling , whale watching, and just plain old relaxation! friday, start heading North . Cross the border in mexicali. that's the brief synopsis saludos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoChef Posted February 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 We're doing a NCLR donation at one of the villages on the way to the observatory. Anything you want to get rid of that is still in usable condition;toys, balls, bikes, reading glasses, shoes, blankets, CRUTCHES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 i was looking up Mexico car insurance coverage for this trip.Is there a recommendation who to go with? I found AAA offers it, along with some smaller insurance brokers that came up on google. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauroness Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Oh my! I have been MIA for to long and first post I see I may be able to make this trip. I see 7 rigs to far? I shall check the dates with holly and work to make sure we are available and shall get back to you on this, that's if it doesn't fill up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcproven Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 I want to split the coming up it was brutal last year, it was just too long for me as well even living in L.A., so what about camping/staying somewhere on the way up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRover Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 i was looking up Mexico car insurance coverage for this trip.Is there a recommendation who to go with? I found AAA offers it, along with some smaller insurance brokers that came up on google. I feel like last time we got our Mexican insurance through our agent... Erin might remember better than I... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinw.rrc Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 I feel like last time we got our Mexican insurance through our agent... Erin might remember better than I... I got ours through AAA online. There is a link somewhere on their website for Mexican insurance. It's super easy. https://sb.iigins.com/quote/?aff_id=AAA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinw.rrc Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 We're doing a NCLR donation at one of the villages on the way to the observatory. Anything you want to get rid of that is still in usable condition;toys, balls, bikes, reading glasses, shoes, blankets, CRUTCHES! How about pens and binders for kids? My boss has been collecting these things since I went two years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauroness Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Ok so spoke with holly and we have to attend a Baby Shower for half the day in San Diego on Saturday. Looks like it's only a 2hr drive south. I've got some question before I can make a confirmation. 1) what's a budget like for a trip like this? I'm curious on what we will need to spend money on besides fuel. How does one prep to bring enough food to be on the road for 7 nights? Does anyone have a check list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauroness Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Ok scratch everything I've posted. I've finally finished reading through the entire thread since I have nothing better to do at work and finally read that the sign up is closed out. Thanks anyways guys. Maybe next year will be the year. =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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