20-26th March SPRING BREAK GONZAGA

[Mahigeer]

Putting aside the racist comment of "it is not Middle East", there are good reasons that you should be concerned about.

There are a lot people that are killed in Mexico due to drug issues. Heck the gangs in LA kill people. So violence is not exclusive to Middle East. It can happen anywhere.



In my case it was the lack of language that I was most concerned about.
You are in a different country. The rules maybe different. The road side service can be at best far from where may need it, if there are any.


I was in the same "kayak" as you are, until I carpooled with Bob on my first trip.

For the second trip, I drove, but again in caravan with Bob leading the way.

I now feel more comfortable, but I still would not do it alone.

[farreola]

You can caravan with the group. It is pretty safe drive, especially in a large group.

[nickc5]

Originally Posted by farreola

You can caravan with the group. It is pretty safe drive, especially in a large group.

Yes. This is what I was anticipating on. But if I have my "ins", I should be fine though. 😉


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[YakDout]

Originally Posted by Mahigeer

Putting aside the racist comment of "it is not Middle East", there are good reasons that you should be concerned about.



There are a lot people that are killed in Mexico due to drug issues. Heck the gangs in LA kill people. So violence is not exclusive to Middle East. It can happen anywhere.







In my case it was the lack of language that I was most concerned about.

You are in a different country. The rules maybe different. The road side service can be at best far from where may need it, if there are any.





I was in the same "kayak" as you are, until I carpooled with Bob on my first trip.



For the second trip, I drove, but again in caravan with Bob leading the way.



I now feel more comfortable, but I still would not do it alone.

I do agree with you that violence happens everywhere. Sorry about the mid east reference maybe that was a bad analogy. And I do agree that it may take a couple times to be more comfortable. But most of the citizens down there are good people and would help you change a tire, a repair, etc. Many people have a negative connotation about mexico as a whole, and the reality, is the Cartels are the ones who give it the bad name. Obviously I have spent more time in the US then mexico, but I worry more about my vehicle getting broken into in the US than I do in baja.


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[TheBoyScout]

this looks awesome, coincidentally it is my spring break at CSUSM! What are the details on this how much does it cost? Fish being targeted? (are there yellowtail?) Also I would like to ride with someone if i went but I could possibly bring the family mini van that could take 2 kayaks....

[YakDout]

Originally Posted by TheBoyScout

this looks awesome, coincidentally it is my spring break at CSUSM! What are the details on this how much does it cost? Fish being targeted? (are there yellowtail?) Also I would like to ride with someone if i went but I could possibly bring the family mini van that could take 2 kayaks....

yellowtail you say? no there's no stinking yellowtail in mexico.

I remember my last trip with Bob catching close to 25 of them in one day, my arms were about to fall off.

[Dannowar]

Bob! Me plus two!! Can't wait!!

[nickc5]

Originally Posted by Mahigeer

Putting aside the racist comment of "it is not Middle East", there are good reasons that you should be concerned about.



There are a lot people that are killed in Mexico due to drug issues. Heck the gangs in LA kill people. So violence is not exclusive to Middle East. It can happen anywhere.







In my case it was the lack of language that I was most concerned about.

You are in a different country. The rules maybe different. The road side service can be at best far from where may need it, if there are any.





I was in the same "kayak" as you are, until I carpooled with Bob on my first trip.



For the second trip, I drove, but again in caravan with Bob leading the way.



I now feel more comfortable, but I still would not do it alone.

He had to be "that guy". There's always the tool who puts their 2 cents in.

And yes. Very valid points. I use to travel to Mexico several times out of the year before the cartel madness. Yes, it's slowed down, but I still haven't been there (on land) in 8 years.

Traveling with someone is the ONLY way to have some peace of mind when traveling into a different country. Oo, not to mention the 700+ miles trek to and from Gonzaga.


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[makobob]

For those going. I plan on being at Johnny's Shell station in El Cajon at % am on the 20th of March. I leave again TOMORROW and will not return until the afternoon of the 19th. I will not be available so please work out your questions between your selves.
The trip costs????? $5.00 for water to flush toilets and shower. Gas, tackle food and drinks. Most spend about $200 to $300 for the week. Each person should bring their own drinks, lunches and breakfast. Each will cook or have the restuarant cook dinner for all, one night. See you all next week. Tight Lines.

[EastLosYaker]

Alright fellas, since Bob took off the training wheels and left us to plan this one out ourselves, first thing we have to figure out is, who is going, and what night will everyone be cooking. Post a reply with your date and menu item, and I'll update the list. I will take the first night and make tacos de pollo.

Monday 3/21 Kevin Armenta (EastLosYaker)-Tacos de pollo
Tuesday 3/22 Dannowar & crew - grouper at the restaurant
Wednesday 3/23 MakoBob - shrimp/ribs at restaurant
Thursday 3/24??
Friday 3/25??

If that's all that's going, we can just eat our catch at the restaurant for the other days.

[nickc5]

Originally Posted by EastLosYaker

Alright fellas, since Bob took off the training wheels and left us to plan this one out ourselves, first thing we have to figure out is, who is going, and what night will everyone be cooking. Post a reply with your date and menu item, and I'll update the list. I will take the first night and make tacos de pollo.

Monday 3/21 Kevin Armenta (EastLosYaker)-Tacos de pollo
Tuesday 3/22??
Wednesday 3/23??
Thursday 3/24??
Friday 3/25??

Such a bust I wont be able to go on this trip.... I have a few things i have to take care of midweek.. Thank you for your offer and this opportunity, Bob! Hopefully ill be able to get some time off away from my hectic schedule this summer.

Nick

[Dannowar]

Originally Posted by EastLosYaker

Alright fellas, since Bob took off the training wheels and left us to plan this one out ourselves, first thing we have to figure out is, who is going, and what night will everyone be cooking. Post a reply with your date and menu item, and I'll update the list. I will take the first night and make tacos de pollo.

Monday 3/21 Kevin Armenta (EastLosYaker)-Tacos de pollo
Tuesday 3/22??
Wednesday 3/23??
Thursday 3/24??
Friday 3/25??

Me and the dive boys usually supply the grouper/snapper and "other goodies" at the restaurant for a night. Tuesday?

[EastLosYaker]

Updated

[Mahigeer]

Bob meant to type (5) instead of %. He used the cap function.


He meets the gang at five 5:00 AM at the Shell station.

Lots of previous reports for information and addresses for the trip.

Good luck to everyone who is going.

[YakDout]

Originally Posted by Mahigeer

Putting aside the racist comment of "it is not Middle East", there are good reasons that you should be concerned about.



There are a lot people that are killed in Mexico due to drug issues. Heck the gangs in LA kill people. So violence is not exclusive to Middle East. It can happen anywhere.







In my case it was the lack of language that I was most concerned about.

You are in a different country. The rules maybe different. The road side service can be at best far from where may need it, if there are any.





I was in the same "kayak" as you are, until I carpooled with Bob on my first trip.



For the second trip, I drove, but again in caravan with Bob leading the way.



I now feel more comfortable, but I still would not do it alone.

Not sure how my comment was racist. If calling a region or country dangerous is racist then Im probably not the only one. You called mexico and the US both dangerous but I did not call you a racist. To me racism means hating or discriminating against an entire race. Maybe it means something else to you. In no way would I ever hate or discriminate anyone from another area. And to the "tool" comment from the other dude, No response needed.


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[Mahigeer]

"So violence is not exclusive to Middle East. It can happen anywhere."


I did not single out US or Mexico. There is violence everywhere in the world.
Some areas more than others.

As I said before, I now feel much more comfortable with traveling to Baja with a car.

I have also carpooled to much farther south on the Pacific side and been to Cedros Island as well. I had a great time fishing and did not encounter any problems.

Be sure to get the car insurance if driving and make sure your car is in good shape. Caravan with Bob and catch some fish.


I am cool with YakDot. All is good.

[Dannowar]

It's spring break. Show us your tits or stfu. All of you.

[jorluivil]

I feel more comfortable driving through Baja at night than eating at a Mc Donalds in DC.

[rossman]

Every time I see these threads about the dangers of traveling in Mexico I am torn as to whether I should respond or not. I personally like the fact that many gringos have this fear and trepidation about traveling down here. While it is a selfish attitude, the lack of tourists enhances my lifestyle. I have been traveling Baja for a lot of years and have not had one incident involving police, or violence. For every episode of that gets sensationalized in the press and media, I can give you 5 first hand experiences when the people of Mexico have gone out of their way to assist this old language challenged gringo. One cannot stop along the side of the highway for a pit stop or a dog walk and have a car pass by without stopping to make sure you are OK. Unless of course that passing car is a gringo. I have had two vehicle issues in all my driving down here. One flat tire and one dead battery. Both times a local would not necessarily ask if I needed help; they would just flat take ownership of the problem and not move on ne until it was fixed. Driving to o a Laker game is when I get scared. Driving through Irvine after a little rain gives me nightmares.

[MrPukaShell]

Here and I thought you were just a fishing guru. This is just classic, thank you.

Originally Posted by rossman

Every time I see these threads about the dangers of traveling in Mexico I am torn as to whether I should respond or not. I personally like the fact that many gringos have this fear and trepidation about traveling down here. While it is a selfish attitude, the lack of tourists enhances my lifestyle. I have been traveling Baja for a lot of years and have not had one incident involving police, or violence. For every episode of that gets sensationalized in the press and media, I can give you 5 first hand experiences when the people of Mexico have gone out of their way to assist this old language challenged gringo. One cannot stop along the side of the highway for a pit stop or a dog walk and have a car pass by without stopping to make sure you are OK. Unless of course that passing car is a gringo. I have had two vehicle issues in all my driving down here. One flat tire and one dead battery. Both times a local would not necessarily ask if I needed help; they would just flat take ownership of the problem and not move on ne until it was fixed. Driving to o a Laker game is when I get scared. Driving through Irvine after a little rain gives me nightmares.